The huge new attraction with the ‘largest wave pool in the world’ set to open this year
A HUGE new attraction is set to open by the end of this year that will have the biggest wave pool in the world.
The pool will offer “a high-performance surfing experience”, including the world’s “longest ride” and the “biggest barrel”.
Surf Abu Dhabi will open before the end of 2023 on Al Hudayriyat Island, a 3,000-hectare island that opened a few years ago in the UAE capital.
It has since become a popular place for beachgoers, sports enthusiasts and families, according to Bayut.
The wave pool will open as part of continued development on the island, with hopes it will host international events as well as provide a place for people to learn how to surf.
It was designed by the Kelly Slater Wave Co., who claim to deliver “unparalleled surf programmes, training and events that share the stoke of surfing”.
The Abu Dhabi media office said: “Surf Abu Dhabi will be the biggest and most advanced artificial wave facility in the world.
“Designed in partnership with Kelly Slater Wave Co., the landmark destination will offer a high-performance surfing experience, featuring the world’s longest ride, biggest barrel, and largest man-made wave pool.
“Underscoring Abu Dhabi’s sporting and leisure credentials, the exclusive surfing complex seeks to attract everyone from beginners to pro-surfers.
“Surf Abu Dhabi will provide an ideal location to host major international events and will play a major role in developing the surfing community locally, regionally, and globally.”
Jassem Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi said: “The Hudayriyat Island development project is a milestone in Abu Dhabi’s journey of innovation and progress.
“It embodies the city’s futuristic vision.”
No exact details have been provided about the opening date just yet, but the Abu Dhabi media office insist it will be before the end of the year.
They also have plans to open an indoor cycling track called Velodrome Abu Dhabi, suitable for international championships, to be opened in 2025.
It will have a rooftop track, connected to the ground via a 600-meter cycling ramp, winding around the outer walls, giving 360 degree views of Hudayriyat and the Abu Dhabi Skyline.
For those who can’t make it to Abu Dhabi a huge £250m water resort is set to open in the UK.
Therme Manchester was first confirmed back in 2020, with a huge attraction by the same company already open in Bucharest.
The “next generation” park will offer guests 25 pools, 35 water slides, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa.
It is hoped the park will open in 2025, although an official date and ticket prices are yet to be announced.
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