Dubai is no stranger to theme parks. In fact, the city has some of the best and the most top-notch theme parks in the world. One of the most popular theme parks in the city is the Dubai Parks & Resorts. This place is home to numerous theme parks, play areas, and a water park along with themed hotels. One of the most celebrated theme parks in Dubai is Motiongate Dubai. A Hollywood-inspired theme park, Motiongate Dubai is a favorite among families, thrill-seekers, and Hollywood movie buffs. Brimming with rides, rollercoasters, and attractions, Motiongate Dubai promises a day of absolute fun and frolic. If you are visiting this theme park, it is important to know all about it, especially the best rides in Motiongate Dubai.
Motiongate Dubai: An Introduction
As mentioned before, Motiongate Dubai is inspired by the American movie industry and celebrates some of the most iconic Hollywood production houses, movies, and characters. This theme park is home to five amazing zones: Colombia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate, Studio Central, and Smurfs Village. Each of these zones have rides and attractions as per the theme it represents. Most of the rides are designed and named as per famous Hollywood movies. With this note, let us look at some of the top rides in Motiongate Dubai.
Best Rides in Motiongate Dubai for Thrill Seekers
To make it easy for you, we will divide the amazing rides in Motiongate Dubai into three parts: thrilling rides, medium-intensity rides, and easy rides.
Capitol Bullet Train
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As a fan of Hunger Games, have you imagined zooming in on the high-speed Capitol Bullet Train? With a visit to Motiongate Dubai, you do not have to really imagine anymore. Moreover, this train journey is not just about speed. You will also get to experience rapid twists, cool inversions, and steep drops during one of the must-try rides at Motiongate Dubai.
Location: Lionsgate
Height Restriction: 130 cm to 195 cm
John Wick: Open Contract
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A rollercoaster ride that gives you the chance to either be the hero or the villain. This 10-storey tall rollercoaster runs at the speed of 64 km/hour. During the ride, you can choose to be on the side of protecting John Wick or pick the opposite side that is trying its best to end him. The 310-meter-long track is pure adrenaline and some shocking twists.
Location: Lionsgate
Height Restriction: 125 cm to 195 cm
Madagascar Mad Pursuit
Madgascar may be an animation movie made for kids but there is nothing childish about Madagascar Mad Pursuit. This indoor rollercoaster is the fastest ride in Motiongate Dubai. Running at the speed of 80 m/hour, this crazy ride is all about escaping the atrocities of Captain DuBois, the animal control officer. The chase happens inside a circus tent, and you will get to experience twists, turns, drops, and complete darkness as well.
Location: DreamWorks
Height Restriction: 125 cm to 195 cm
Now You See Me
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Inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Now You See Me’, this rollercoaster offers all the twists, turns, and speed that you expect from a thrilling rollercoaster. But what makes this unique is that it is a spinning rollercoaster. In fact, Now You See Me is the fastest spinning rollercoaster in the world. Running at the speed of 70 km/hour, you will get to experience the phenomenon of the Non-Inverting Loop here.
Location: Lionsgate
Height Restriction: 120 cm to 195 cm
Zombieland Blast-Off
Zombieland Blast-Off is where you try to run from the vicious zombies in the most thrilling and exciting way. This is one of the standout rides at Motiongate Dubai and involves a 58-meter-tall drop tower, which propels you up and then drops you down at a breakneck speed. The free-fall experience is mind-blowing and full of suspense and an adrenaline rush like no other.
Location: Colombia Pictures
Height Restriction: 130 cm and above
Medium-Intensity Rides
The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase
While it is a mid-level rollercoaster, The Green Hornet combines dizzying levels of speed with a thrilling obstacle course. This is a high chase ride within the Green Hornet City, inspired by the movie with the same name. This high-speed ride is for everyone who enjoys watching a good chase in a superhero movie.
Location: Colombia Pictures
Height Restriction: 105 cm and above
Smurf Village Express
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If your little ones want to try out the rollercoasters in Motiongate Dubai but cannot due to the height restriction, the Smurfs Village Express would be perfect for them. With this train ride, you get to explore the Smurfs Village as you ride through the numerous swells and drops. Adding to the fun are the Howlbirds that drop Smurfberries on you during the ride.
Location: Smurf’s Village
Height Restriction: 100 cm to 195 cm
Mr. Ping’s Noodle Fling
A carousel with noodle bowls instead of horses, Mr. Ping’s Noodle Fling is an amazing family-friendly ride. A Kung Fu Panda attraction, kids and adults can find them inside bowl-shaped vessels before they go on a spin around the carousel. What makes it more fun is the each bowl comes with rotatable wheels that give you the chance to spin inside it while the carousel completes its rotation.
Location: DreamWorks
Height Restriction: 90 cm and above
Kung Fu Panda Unstoppable
Another Kung Fu Panda attraction, Kung Fu Panda Unstoppable is a 4D simulator ride. Here, you join Po, Master Shifu, and the Furious Five as they go on a mission to rescue the legendary legends. The 4D simulator makes the entire experience fun and thrilling.
Location: DreamWorks
Height Restriction: 105 cm and above
Dragon Gliders
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The fans of ‘How to Train Your Dragon movie’ would have an amazing time trying out Dragon Gliders. This is an indoor rollercoaster that includes 4D animation. As you fly around on the rollercoaster, you will get to see dragons, fiery blasts, fantasy landscapes, and so much more. You will also get to see two of your favorite characters; Toothless and Hiccup during the ride.
Location: DreamWorks
Height Restriction: 100 cm to 195 cm
Easy Rides at Motiongate Dubai
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters: Battle for New York is one of the most interesting and interactive rides at Motiongate Dubai. Here, you are not just enjoying a fun ride but also becoming a ghostbuster trying to eliminate the animated ghosts with your very own proton pack. You get the chance to get into a fun competition with your family and friends during this ride.
Location: Colombia Pictures
Height Restriction: 90 cm and above
Hotel Transylvania
Enjoy a spooky, yet fun ride within Hotel Transylvania, inspired by the movie of the same name. The coffin-shaped carriages create a quirky vibe which is enhanced as you explore the place and meet the even more quirky characters of the hotel, including Drac, Mavis, Wayne the Werewolf, Frankenstein, Murray the Mummy, and more. Although spooky, Hotel Transylvania is one of the best family rides at Motiongate Dubai.
Location: Columbia Pictures
Height Restriction: 90 cm and above
Penguin Air
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Another attraction inspired by the movie ‘Madagascar’, Penguin Air is a breezy joy ride popular with kids and their parents. The ride gives you the chance to become a pilot as you zoom up in the aircraft. What’s more? Penguins and monkeys accompany you on this ride, making it more fun.
Location: DreamWorks
Height Restriction: 105 cm and above
Tips for Motiongate Rides
- Â If you want to enjoy the theme park and its rides without too much crowd, visit on a weekday, as weekends are generally more crowded than weekdays.
- Â Arrive early, so that you get to enjoy the most popular rides without waiting in the queue for a long time.
- Â Begin with the more thrilling rides first when the crowd is less.
- Â It is best to try the outdoor rides in the morning and evening, leaving the indoor rides for mid-afternoon, when it is unbearable to be outside.
- Â Remember that height restrictions are placed for your safety. So, it is important to abide by them.
- Â Wear light, cotton clothes and a sturdy pair of walking shoes for your visit to Motiongate Dubai.
- Â Avoid wearing heavy jewelry and accessories while going on any of the thrilling rides.
- Â Apply sunscreen and do not forget to wear a hat while exploring the outdoor attractions and rides of the theme park.
Conclusion
Motiongate Dubai is a theme park perfect for thrill seekers as well as families with kids looking for a fun day. This amusement park has something for people of all ages and interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the timings of Motiongate Dubai?
- Sunday to Thursday: 11 AM to 8 PM
- Friday to Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
