Family Friendly
Shallow pools, kids’ areas and lifeguards make the compact park manageable for families with young children.
Laguna Waterpark
Jumeirah
Laguna Waterpark is a shorefront water park in Jumeirah, with slides, a lazy river and beach access. It suits families who want a compact day out, while the WaveOz surf experience gives more adventurous visitors something distinctive to try.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,821 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lazy River
The lazy river is a reliable low-effort break between slides, carrying guests around on tubes.
Surf Experience
WaveOz offers an inflatable FlowRider-style surf experience for visitors who want something more active than slides.
Beach Views
The infinity pool and upper areas look towards the beach, with reviewers also noting views of the city and Burj Khalifa.
Helpful Staff
Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and helpful, including attentive assistance when visitors needed guidance.
Well Maintained
One review found the rides new and well maintained, with safety arrangements and organisation also receiving praise.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive Early. Get there at opening time, especially on weekends or holidays, before queues build around late morning.
Book Online. Check online ticket offers before visiting; reviewers specifically reported discounted online bookings.
Wear Swimwear. Wear nylon swimwear or sportswear rather than cotton shorts or a T-shirt, which may not be accepted on rides.
Check Heights. Ask staff about children’s height eligibility before queueing upstairs; one reviewer waited 30 minutes before discovering a child could not ride.
Show Token. Keep your parking token and show it at the Laguna exit to avoid an unexpected parking charge after leaving.
Bring Sunscreen. Apply sunscreen and bring drinking water if allowed under the park’s rules; one reviewer specifically advised carrying water bottles.
Plan the visit
Practical details
La Mer
Jumeirah 1, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Manta
A large-tube slide that several reviewers found thrilling, though it can have a long queue.
aquaplay
The children’s aquaplay area kept younger visitors occupied during the family visit.
Common Concerns
Long Queues
Popular slides and the surf attraction can involve waits of 30–65 minutes, reducing the number of rides in a visit.
Small Footprint
The park has a limited ride selection; on a quiet day, some visitors finished the main rides in under two hours.
Limited Food
Food choices are narrow in some reviews, with burgers, fries and basic options mentioned; other reviewers found food expensive.
Parking Limit
Visitors reported only four hours of free parking, followed by an hourly charge that can become costly.
Steep Stairs
The main rides sit high on a tower, so climbing stairs and carrying tubes can be tiring for less-fit visitors.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
95 AED
single meal
“We got tickets from Groupon for 95 AED including single meal”Google review · June 2022
25 AED
small locker
“There are lockers available, we rent a small locker for 25 AED”Google review · June 2022
45AED
medium lockers
“We paid 45AED for medium lockers which was enough for all 4 of us”Google review · July 2021
400 dhs
annual membership
“All in all it is good and nice for family with kids ,by the way they have annual membership around 400 dhs which is good bargain”Google review · October 2021
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The Bottom Line
Laguna Waterpark is a relatively compact, family-oriented water park in Jumeirah beside La Mer beach. You can spend time on the lazy river, tackle slides such as Manta, Loop and Free fall, or try the WaveOz surf attraction. Kids have dedicated play areas, while the beach access and infinity-pool views add a pleasant change of scene.
Its smaller footprint is both the appeal and the limitation. Families with young children can move between attractions without a lot of walking, and reviewers mention shallow pools, free life jackets for some children and lifeguards around the park. Adults looking for a huge selection of thrill rides may finish the main attractions quickly on a quiet day.
The tower stairs also require a reasonable level of fitness, especially when carrying tubes. Plan around queues: waits of 30 minutes for slides and up to 65 minutes for WaveOz were reported. Arrive at opening time and check online offers first.
Wear proper swimwear rather than cotton clothing. Food is available inside, but choices can be basic or expensive, and outside food is not allowed. Parking complaints focus on four free hours followed by hourly charges, so keep your parking token and check the exit process before leaving.