If you are a person looking for some action and punch in Dubai, maybe IMG Worlds of Adventure is your type of place! Touted as the world’s largest indoor themed park – IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai has no dearth of thrilling and exciting rides not just for you but for your entire family.
Spread over a massive area of 1,500,000 square feet, it opened its doors to the public for the first time in August of 2016. The different zones into which the park is divided are — Marvel, Lost Valley, Cartoon Network, IMG Boulevard, IMG Kids Zone, Novo Cinemas, and The Haunted Hotel.
It takes you on a time warp where you get to marvel at some of the earth’s most dreadful creatures that roamed the planet at one time – different species of dinosaurs. If you want to get your adrenaline rushing and have the heart to take the high-velocity, intense roller-coaster rides that swing, tumble, and plunge you in every direction giving you your fill of thrill, then IMG is the place to be.
Your kids will absolutely love the immersive, one-of-a-kind 3D shows of their favorite action heroes at IMG — it’s much less of passive movie watching and more of realistically experiencing the thrill of adventures with their heroes through VR. Crazy rides that begin slow and eventually pick up speed to spin at 360 degrees. There’s more —The Haunted Hotel raises goose bumps with all its spookiness! But if none of these appeal to you, you may try their safer rides — the carousels.
You also have rides that give you an aerial view of the entire park. In toto, there is something for everyone and every type of experience at IMG. Rides can never be complete without chilling stations — the dining and shopping zones. At IMG you get your fill of every kind of ride conceivable.
Some Key Highlights at IMG
Marvel — Check this out for some exciting 5D viewing experiences with state-of-the-art technology, special effects, and SFX seats – experience of a lifetime! Besides the opportunity of a meet and greet with your favorite marvel avengers, there are numerous rides to take you into the world of Marvel characters —Avengers Battle of Ultron, Hulk Epsilon Base 3D, Spider Man Doc Ock’s Revenge, Thor Thunder Spin, Avengers Flight of the Quinjets are different fun rides for all age groups. You will find eateries and shopping destinations at various points at Marvel.
Lost Valley — The star-attractions are the Velociraptor and the Predator. If you enjoy fun and speed and are not a faint-heart, these are for you! The Adventure Fortress and Forbidden Territory Dark Ride transport the visitors to a world which is long lost but was once inhabited by the most terrifying creatures – the dinosaurs! Explore the shopping outlets and dining corners of Lost Valley for a complete experience.
Cartoon Network — If you are worried about your little ones who are too young to take adult rides, this one is for them. They will enjoy CN to the hilt because this section is inspired from their favorite cartoon characters— living a day and having a fun outing with them. The Powerpuff Girls, Ben Ten, Finn and Jake, Gumball, and Lazy Town are the popular attractions of CN.
IMG Boulevard — Is an interesting mix of retail and dining outlets, and action-packed experiences.
IMG Kids Zone — Is the newest addition to IMG for very young kids and toddlers, and doubles up as an ‘inflatable playground’ for them. Climbing walls, slides, and the football pitch are sure to engage your little one thoroughly.
Novo Cinemas — Is for the movie buffs. It offers the best cinematic experience to the visitors and runs worldwide releases/shows.
The Haunted Hotel — Visit this section for some spine-chilling and sensational experiences.
Timings and Tickets
Saturdays through Wednesdays, the park is open between 12:00 pm and 9:00 pm. On Thursdays and Fridays, it is open between 12:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
You can avail of best-price deals online and save on some bucks. Check out their exciting deals for family, group, or solo entry to the park. Typically the tickets could cost anywhere between AED 120 and AED 350, but if you are smarter you can get attractive discounts with unlimited access to their rides. The trick is to book in advance and book online.
Online booking also offers flexible booking with a validity period of three months, which means you can choose to visit the park any day within three months of online booking. They allow free entry to kids with height under 1.05 meters.
More recently, they have modified their charges by eliminating flat entry fees and introducing pay-as-you-go to their visitors. This seems convenient to many as you enjoy the privilege to choose which rides to take and pay accordingly. Try to reach the park in the early hours to make the most of the rides before the crowd sets in.
Since it has been built over a vast area, there is plenty of space for parking. You can avail the valet parking facility at a cost.
How To Reach, Address & Phone
IMG Worlds of Adventure is located on E311, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, City of Arabia, Dubai, UAE. For queries or feedback, you can call 600 500 962 / +971 4 403 8888 or write to guestrelations@imgworlds.com. There are a number of bus stations close to IMG and should take you anywhere between 3 to 10 minutes to reach the park. Bus line numbers to IMG are 27, C28, and C9. Metro is M2. Al Ghubaiba Metro station is just about 3 minutes walk from IMG.
Taking public transport to IMG from your hotel should never be a problem because there are numerous bus and metro routes. Bus and metro services will be more economical than availing a cab. For local residents, a car is a good option, especially when ample parking space is available within IMG premises.
