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Visit The World’s Biggest VR Park in Dubai
Dubai is not only famous for its skyscrapers and stretches of desert but is also home to some of the most innovative theme parks in the world. Whether you are traveling with family or as a couple, you will never fall short of discovering new experiences. Dubai has so many exciting theme parks that one could even plan an entire vacation around them if you’re into that kind of thing. Right from adventurous water parks to the most terrifying roller coaster ride, there is always something to pump up your adrenaline.
One such uniquely themed parks is the VR park in Dubai which combines Augmented Reality(AR) and Virtual Reality(VR) to offer the 18 most enthralling experiences to people of all ages. It was definitely a sad moment for gamers when Sega republic closed down in Dubai but that was only to accommodate the VR park which has proven to be a better and grander version of the gaming arcade.
This most definitely is one of the most fun things to do in Dubai Mall.
What’s Inside the VR Park?
The entrance of the VR park is very enticing in itself which attracts a lot of curious souls. The grand entrance showcases an inverted image of the view of Dubai from the top of the Burj Khalifa which is the tallest building in the world which does a great job of bringing in the crowd that has just left the cinemas or visited the edutainment city of KidZania as they are all located on the same level in the Dubai Mall.
Once you enter this marvelous arena, you can find an enormous model of the Burj Khalifa hung upside down and around this is a wonderful array of 18 spectacular rides and interactive experiences that will leave you speechless. Consider this the nirvana of virtual reality. It’s a true escapade from the real world. You can also choose to play multiplayer games with your friends and family for a ‘shared escapism’. Where else would you get to do this in the world?
Here’s a List of the 18 Immersive VR Games That You Can Experience at the VR Park:
1. Dubai Drone
Set in the future, experience traffic in the clouds as ‘Drone Taxis’ take over the Dubai skies in 2050.
2. Burj Drop
Imagine you are a window cleaner in the world’s tallest building doing your daily job and one of the cables break. Feel your heart race as you try to get out of this alive.
3. Dune Bash
This 4WD jeep ride on the Dubai desert takes you on a terrifying journey as you meet scorpions and snakes. Well, you get to meet to camels as well so you might want to give this a shot.
4. Stealth
It’s your aircraft and you are the captain, do your thing!
5. CosmoJet
You might not be able to befriend aliens on this journey because you’ve got to save the world from them. What’s your strategy?
6. Magic Bike Ride
Pedal your way through the clouds on this unique glider themed vehicle. It’s truly as magical as it sounds.
7.Flying Chairs
The name pretty much gives it away so go ahead and let your kids have the time of their lives on this fun ride.
8. SpeedWay
Most of us don’t have the liberty to rage on the roads with our cars for obvious reasons but you can accelerate to your heart’s content without worrying about the consequences on this amazing ride.
9. Drifters
This is a family-friendly activity that basically allows you to do so much more with your bumper cars. Pulling those stunts in a bumper car can be a lot more fun than you’d expect it to be.
10. Beat Saber
How about test your obstacle course skills in VR? No way you’re getting hurt but this will definitely be your cardio for the day.
The Fun Other Rides Include
- Active Zone
- Sports
- Hologate
- Robocom VR
- Black Badge
- Paradrop
- Sphere
- XR dark ride and many more scintillating experiences
Things to Know Before You Visit the VR Park in Dubai
1. Entrance fee
There is no entrance fee although you will be asked to pay for every ride that you take and these tickets could range anywhere between AED 15 to AED 45.
2. Purchasing tickets
You can purchase the Power pass(Access to 15 rides) for AED 192 online whereas the Gold pass(Access to 7 rides) which costs AED 200 can only be availed at the venue.
3. Age restrictions
There are no specific age restrictions for entry although there are different height restrictions for each ride with 110 cms being the minimum required height for most rides so if you’re traveling with toddlers or kids, you might want to check out the available options before you purchase your ticket.
4. Opening times
The park is open Sunday to Wednesday from 11:00 to 23:00 and Thursday to Saturday from 10:00-01:00
5. You might want to schedule this on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
The VR park has definitely made its mark in the virtual world by offering some of the most scintillating experience you can ever imagine. It doesn’t matter if you are a first-timer or a VR fanatic, this is going to be one of the most fun things you get to do in Dubai.
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