Tropical Desert

This addition to a well-established waterpark combines thrilling rides with careful theming to entertain Dubai’s discriminating tourists

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Architect: WSP Aquatic
Designer: WhiteWater West Industries
General Contractor: Laing O’Rourke Pool/Spa/Waterfeature
Contractor: WhiteWater West Industries
Aquatic Consultant: Ellis & Associates
Landscape Architect: EDSA Theming
Contractor: Amusement WhiteWater, LLC

The designers of Tower of Poseidon, an approximately 65,000-square-foot expansion to Dubai’s Atlantis the Palm, Aquaventure Waterpark, had their work cut out for them. The renowned park had been designed to meet the high expectations of Dubai’s tourists. It not only had to hold the interest of visitors to Atlantis the Palm resort, but also draw guests willing to pay for admission. To meet the entertainment and adventure needs, the team added three sizable water slides — Boomerango, Anaconda and Dueling AquaLoop — along with a zip-line attraction.

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Rebecca Robledo

Rebecca Robledo is deputy editor of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International. She is an award-winning trade journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and editing content for the pool, spa and aquatics industries. She specializes in technical, complex or detail-oriented subject matter with an emphasis in design and construction, as well as legal and regulatory issues. For this coverage and editing, she has received numerous awards, including four Jesse H. Neal Awards, considered by many to be the “Pulitzer Prize of Trade Journalism.”

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