Dubai’s biggest waterpark is staying up late for one night only. Aquaventure After Dark returns to Aquaventure World at Atlantis, The Palm on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 8pm to midnight, with the park’s 105 slides, rides and attractions open after dark for guests aged 13 and over, FACT Magazines reports.

What happens after dark

The night is built like a festival inside a waterpark. Torrent Beach becomes the main stage, lasers, flame effects and giant LED screens run across the park, and this edition adds Fred’s Coffee Party at Splashers Cove, the first time that party concept has taken over a waterpark. Rides open through the night include Odyssey of Terror, Blackout and Immortal Falls, alongside games and challenges between slides.

DJ stage and lights at a night-time pool party
Torrent Beach hosts the main stage, with Fred’s Coffee Party at Splashers Cove.

Tickets: read the small print before Friday

Listings for this year’s event have shown different early prices at different stages of sale, starting from Dh169 in earlier listings, so check the live price on the official Aquaventure World booking page before paying. The consistent figures across listings are Dh310 at the gate and a limited Dh149 gate rate for Aquaventure World Annual and Season Pass holders, subject to availability, as FEW.ae and Time Out Dubai both note. Food, lockers and towels cost extra.

Who can go, and how to plan the evening

Entry is for guests aged 13 and above only; younger children cannot enter, even with an adult. Some rides have a minimum height of 1.2m, and the programme uses flashing lights and loud audio. Free parking is available at the Aquaventure World car park with shuttle transfers, subject to availability. Daytime visitors can read our Atlantis Aquaventure guide first, then pair the weekend with places to visit in Dubai and where to stay in Dubai if you are making a Palm weekend of it.

Atlantis The Palm Dubai illuminated at night
Gate tickets are listed at Dh310, with a Dh149 rate for annual and season pass holders.

FAQs

When is Aquaventure After Dark?

Friday, October 9, 2026, from 8pm to midnight at Aquaventure World, Atlantis, The Palm. It is a one-night event.

Who can attend?

Guests aged 13 and above only. Children under 13 cannot enter, even accompanied by an adult.

How much are tickets?

Earlier listings started from Dh169; gate entry is listed at Dh310, with Dh149 for annual and season pass holders, subject to availability. Confirm the live price when booking.

What is new this year?

Fred’s Coffee Party makes its waterpark debut at Splashers Cove, alongside the Torrent Beach main stage and themed zones across the park’s three towers.