As one travels miles and miles into the desert part of Dubai, almost into the barren landscape emerges a huge building which is the IMG Worlds of Adventure. In a far corner of the building, one can spot a winding rail structure that gives a hint of what this place is all about. Travellers will surely enjoy the visit to IMG Worlds of Adventure.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
The IMG World of Adventure is the first of its kind indoor theme park in Dubai, which was inaugurated in the year 2016. It was designed to create a world of imagination combined with adventure and thrill. It spans a huge area of 1.5 million square feet. Approximately, 20,000 visitors can be accommodated in this immense complex.
In all, there are 5 theme parts titled ‘Epic Zones’. These are the IMG Boulevard, Marvel, the Lost Valley (all related to dinosaurs), Cartoon Network and the Novo Cinemas. The whole idea of amusement takes shape here through exciting rides, roller coasters and attractions based on Cartoon Network characters, Marvel Characters and animation-induced dinosaurs.
There are retail hubs where all theme-based merchandise is available. There are several eateries and food joints within the theme park. Spend an entire day with family and kids at this venue and tick mark your thrill bucket list.
This thrilling destination is a must-visit when one comes to Dubai. Read on further to know the varied aspects of this wondrous theme park.
IMG World Tickets can be booked at the venue on any day of visit just as you enter. There are several booking options available after the general admission ticket. IMG World Tickets can be booked for exclusive Kids zone rides valid for an hour. There are annual membership passes and VIP Packages available.
The venue is equipped with facilities such as ATMs, wheelchairs and stroller hire, and first aid with Guest relations counters at IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley zones.
The IMG Boulevard is a welcoming space which gives a feel of the place. It has eateries fast food to coffee shops to tingle the tastebuds. Some are theme-based such as the Candy store, and Flavours of Arabia among others. Retail outlets such as the IMG Emporium for Marvel-themed merchandise, Haunted Hotel store for horror-themed stuff and Courage & Kind store for original Disney sketches are there for enthusiastic visitors. One could stroll around this zone to relax and unwind after the mind-boggling rides.
IMG Worlds of Adventure Rides- The indoor theme amusement park has 4 Epic zones other than the IMG Boulevard. In each of these zones, – Marvel, Cartoon Network, the Lost valley and the Haunted Hotel, visitors get to experience particular zone-specific rides that are full of thrills. Some of the noteworthy IMG Worlds of Adventure Rides in each zone are full-throttle adventures. Get a peek into them-
- Marvel– The Superheroes characters Hulk and Spider-Man come alive at this Marvel zone with a variety of rides such as Spider man’s Doc-Ock’s revenge that swing you around, and the Thor Thunder Spin where the ultimate laws of gravity are tested. Avengers Battle of Ultron where the popular superheroes like Iron Man, Black widow, Hawkeye and Hulk and the entire Avengers team almost jump out of the screen to battle the villain Ultron right in front of you. The huge Hulk fights his deadliest enemy in a 3D feature-like cinema dome at a stone’s throw distance from your seat in the Hulk Epsilon base 3D ride. There is more in store with meet and greet sessions with these Superhero characters, retail shopping and dining options.
- Cartoon Network– Kids and adults alike simply love this zone with the super cute characters visible at every nook. The Power Puff Girls come alive in Mojo Jojo’s robot rampage ride, the amazing ride of Gumball where the school science project creatures come alive to take over. Get on this exciting task to put the objects back in place. Ben10’s world is inviting for kids to explore his many adventures. Journey through the Land of OOO with Finn and Jake ride and take the Lazy Town, a ride with climbing adventure for kids.
- The Lost Valley- Venture into the long-lost world of dinosaurs and get on absolute thrilling rides. Explore ladders, tunnels, slides and all types of climbing ways to protect the village from the dinosaurs in the Adventure Fortress. The Forbidden Territory ride transports you back in time when the huge creatures walked on Earth. The Predator and the Velociraptor rides are not for the pale-hearted. Be ready to plunge from great heights, twist and turn in loops to get the stomach-churning moments of thrill in the dinosaur-infested territory.
- The Haunted Hotel- Get set for the shock treatment as you enter this abandoned hotel with danger lurking in every corner. Entry is easy while the easy exit is not an option. Find the exit through scary-looking spooks, a blood-chilling environment and the ultimate creepy animated backgrounds that keep you on the edge.
The top 4 rides
- The Thor Thunder Spin– Get rescued by none other than Spiderman from the God of mischief Loki in this thrilling ride. The ride spins you around, and keeps you hanging in the air to lure gravity to take action! This ride is the topmost in the Marvel Epic Zone.
- Velociraptor- In the Lost Valley zone, imagine getting lost in the world of dinosaurs and spinning around at dizzying speed. At one point you are thrown into the open desert. The bone-chilling ride shakes you to the core.
- Forbidden Territory– Be prepared to share space with spooky creatures and encounter scary scenes as you try to escape in this Haunted Hotel zone.
- Spider Man’s Doc-Ock’s Revenge- In the Marvel Zone as Spider-Man fights his foe, the visitors get caught in between. The 360-degree spin of this ride throws you up and plunges from height and is a sure favourite of thrill lovers.
At IMG Worlds of Adventure, the thrill is almost never-ending.
