Laguna Waterpark opens in La Mer next month. The park is ...

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  • Laguna Waterpark opens in La Mer next month. The park is comprised of four distinct zones: a surf zone, an area to lounge and relax, a splash area for kids and the slides area. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Laguna Waterpark opens in La Mer next month. The park is comprised of four distinct zones: a surf zone, an area to lounge and relax, a splash area for kids and the slides area. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • This slide will see people shoot up to the top of the vertical climb on the left. Antonie Robertson / The National
    This slide will see people shoot up to the top of the vertical climb on the left. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A view from the top of one of the slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A view from the top of one of the slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • There are five main rides, in addition to the infinity pool, a 200-metre-long lazy river, a children’s zone with two splash pads, one for kids below age four and the other for ages five and up, and a restaurant with great views of the Gulf. Antonie Robertson / The National
    There are five main rides, in addition to the infinity pool, a 200-metre-long lazy river, a children’s zone with two splash pads, one for kids below age four and the other for ages five and up, and a restaurant with great views of the Gulf. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • One of the kids' zones. Antonie Robertson / The National
    One of the kids' zones. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The waterpark will operate from 10am until dusk daily, and stay open until 10pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Tickets, priced at Dh99 for residents, can be purchased online or at the entrance of the park, located in La Mer Central. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The waterpark will operate from 10am until dusk daily, and stay open until 10pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Tickets, priced at Dh99 for residents, can be purchased online or at the entrance of the park, located in La Mer Central. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The water park’s architecture is inspired by La Boca, a distinct and colourful neighbourhood in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The water park’s architecture is inspired by La Boca, a distinct and colourful neighbourhood in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The UAE National Flow Ride Team, which was dissolved in 2014, will now reunite under Laguna Waterpark’s umbrella to be ambassadors of the WaveOz 180. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The UAE National Flow Ride Team, which was dissolved in 2014, will now reunite under Laguna Waterpark’s umbrella to be ambassadors of the WaveOz 180. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A view of one of the winding slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A view of one of the winding slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • 60 lifeguards have completed their certification and registration to work at the waterpark. Antonie Robertson / The National) Journalist: Hala Khalaf. Section: Weekend.
    60 lifeguards have completed their certification and registration to work at the waterpark. Antonie Robertson / The National) Journalist: Hala Khalaf. Section: Weekend.
  • One of the slides in action. Antonie Robertson / The National
    One of the slides in action. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The end point for two of the main slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The end point for two of the main slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A view from the top of one of the slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A view from the top of one of the slides. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A punter gets ready to take off. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A punter gets ready to take off. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The La Boca-inspired colour palette is clear from this bird's eye view. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The La Boca-inspired colour palette is clear from this bird's eye view. Antonie Robertson / The National