Yas Waterworld and Radisson Blu for the weekend

My family and I needed a vacation, even though for just the weekend, but we did. And so we decided to go to Yas Waterworld in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Friday morning around 8 o' clock we left for Abu Dhabi. The weather was pleasant with just the right amount of sunlight and wind. We reached Yas Island at around 9:30 am and checked into Radisson Blu, left our luggage and then headed to Yas Waterworld- a water park on the Yas Island.

The water park had an Arabic theme with the infrastructure and the shops like the old souq areas. The shops sold souvenirs of Yas Island and of the water park. The picture below will show you what I'm trying to say-

There was a small fountain in the centre of the area (in this picture is covered by people :p) which was surrounded by shops, lockers and changing rooms (male, female and family). 

The souq area

The infrastructure/ Arab design of the building

I think the time we reached the water park was like the perfect timing. It wasn't too crowded and wasn't too dull and lonely.We relaxed for a bit on the beach chairs and then went into the water.

Then we headed to the various rides (for which I couldn't take my camera along, obviously). There are a variety of rides, of which some are quite freaky! Different play areas were made for the small children, where they could play in water if they did not want to go for the rides.

After spending a long 5-6 hours in the water park, we got dressed, had some food and went to our hotel to rest for a while. 

My brother and I shared a room. As soon as we reached our rooms in the hotel we lay on the bed and slept for a while listening to songs. 

The interiors of the hotel were nice and our rooms were spacious!

Later that night we went to Ikea for dinner (because that was the closest place where we could get food and roam around for a bit), returned to our hotel and had a good night's sleep.

The next morning started early as we had to leave in time to reach Dubai. We got dressed and had a filling Continental breakfast with eggs, potatoes, sausages, bread, croissants, waffles and pancakes with chocolate and apple syrup, a variety of fruits and juices to choose from.

We left for Dubai at around 10-10:30 and reached in the next hour or so. The wind was crazy that morning and very sandy. In the addition to sandy winds, there was also thunderstorm and rains later in the day. 

All in all it was a weekend well spent. A fast-paced and tiring, yet much needed, fun weekend. 

Enjoy !