Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi will reopen on Saturday, the day after a fire broke out at the venue.
In an update, the water park stated that "Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi looks forward to welcoming its guests" on Saturday and throughout the Eid holiday.
On Friday afternoon, a large pall of smoke was seen billowing from the park at around 2pm.
It is understood that the fire broke out at an under-construction area of the visitor attraction, which opened in 2013.
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A large fire broke out at Yas Waterword Abu Dhabi on Friday afternoon. -
Thick, black smoke was seen billowing over Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit from 2pm. -
Emergency services responded quickly to the blaze. -
It is understood the fire erupted at an under-construction area of the attraction. -
Smoke could be seen across Yas Island. -
Thick, black smoke fills the air. -
Thick, black smoke fills the air. Tom Evans / The National -
A fire at Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi. Janelle Meager / The National -
A fire at Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi. Janelle Meager / The National
Miral, the theme park's developer, announced plans in December for a 16,900-square-metre expansion to the attraction.
There are to be 18 new rides and attractions, as well as the addition of 3.3km of slides. The waterpark will include the UAE’s highest slide, and will be home to the Gulf region's first waterpark ride integrated within a waterslide complex.
Abu Dhabi Police said on social media that they put out the fire and no injuries were reported.
