Which Yas Island theme park is best? Ferrari World, Warner Bros., SeaWorld, Waterworld

Which Yas Island park should you choose?

Yas Island holds four parks: Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Yas Island. They sit close together, about 92 km from Dubai Marina by road, roughly 59 minutes without traffic (OSRM, checked 17 October 2026).

A quick rule:

• Fast rides: Ferrari World.
• Young children: Warner Bros. World.
• Marine animals: SeaWorld Yas Island.
• A hot day: Yas Waterworld.

Our Yas Island theme parks trip covers the choice and the drive for your group.

The four parks side by side

Park	Best for	What the official site says
Ferrari World	Teenagers and adults who like speed	Fully air conditioned indoor park linked to Yas Mall, over 40 record-breaking attractions
Warner Bros. World	Younger children and families	Cartoon-themed park for kids and adults
SeaWorld Yas Island	Animal lovers	Over 100 animal experiences and presentations
Yas Waterworld	Hot days	Water park with slides and a wave pool

Hours, closures and prices change by date, and we do not print them. Each park’s own site shows them for your day.

Ferrari World: thrill rides and height limits

Ferrari World calls itself the home of the planet’s fastest rollercoaster. Its rides fall into three groups: Fast Fun, Family Fun and For Little Champions. The park is open every day of the year and is fully indoors with air conditioning, so the weather does not matter.

Some rides have height restrictions. The park says guests under 1.1 m can still ride, but not everything. Check the rides page before you travel, especially with a child close to a limit. The park’s phone line is 600 511115.

Warner Bros. World: best for younger kids

Yas Island describes Warner Bros. World as cartoon-themed, with action for kids and adults. For a family with young children, it is the easier day to plan. We have not confirmed its height rules, so check them on the park site.

If you are building a wider family trip, our Dubai with kids guide covers the rest of the plan.

SeaWorld Yas Island and Yas Waterworld

SeaWorld Yas Island offers over 100 animal experiences and presentations. It suits children who like animals, and adults who do not want rides.

Yas Waterworld is the water park, with slides and a wave pool. It is an outdoor day, so it is best in the warmer months and with sun protection. Check its hours on the day, because water parks adjust their schedule by season. Our best time to visit Dubai guide explains the weather month by month.

Can you do two parks in one day?

Yas Island sells multi-park tickets for 2, 3 or 4 parks. That does not mean two parks fit in one day. Rides, queues and closing times decide it.

If you want two, make it one indoor and one outdoor, and ask the park about the last entry time. Most families do better with one park and an easy evening. If you want a second outing that is not a park, our Global Village timings guide covers a Dubai evening option.

Getting there from Dubai and finishing at Zayed International Airport

Yas Island is the nearest island to the Dubai road. Our Dubai to Abu Dhabi transfer drives the E11 and waits while you are in the park.

The island is about 16 km from Zayed International (AUH). A park day can end at the terminal, and our AUH airport transfer page covers the pickup. If you land first and want the parks next, see Zayed International to Yas and Saadiyat.

For a plan that adds museums and the mosque, read places to visit in Abu Dhabi. Other full days out are in our day trips from Dubai guide.

A pickup from Dubai runs in Assure’s own cars under our RTA licence. From an Abu Dhabi hotel, the car is arranged through partners and depends on availability.