Bollywood Parks Dubai: 9 new rides you have to try

Bollywood Parks Dubai reopens today with nine new action-packed rides, and authentic Bollywood-themed shopping and culinary experiences. Here’s a look at what’s on offer.

If you are a fan of swings, you are in luck. The Bollywood Skyflyer is the world’s tallest swing ride; it’s 460-feet high.

The Wheel of Stars is a 55-metre ferris wheel. When you go on this ride, make sure you carry a camera to take a snapshot of those fantastic views from the top.

If roller coaster rides are your thing, check out Taxi No.1, the 88-metre family-friendly offering that’s inspired by Mumbai’s famous yellow-black cabs. It takes riders on a simulated journey through the streets of India’s financial capital.

Hawa Hawai is a family ride that recreates the sense of flying on a hang glider.

Hold on tight! Abraa Ka Dabraa is a fun-filled trip that brings to life an Abra ride that rocks, swivels and twists across the rocky waves.

Mansoon Masti, meanwhile takes its riders on a twirling and whirling monsoon adventure. It allows guests to spray each other with water while turning and spinning around too!

The Rocket simulator is an adventurous space-shuttle tower ride for the kids. Seated in a chair lift-style, riders will be lifted up and down, dropped and bounced for an exhilarating experience.

Rodeo Ki Sawari is a family ride with triple spinning action that has been inspired by the fun and excitement of a traditional Indian Rodeo experience. Two circular platforms rotate and move the 10 vehicles from one track to the other along a figure-eight shaped path to allow riders to feel like they are in a real life rodeo.

And still to come for 2021, 3D and 4D Rides: Rustic Ravine’s Lagaan section features a carnival in the Champaner village with a Ferris Wheel, Carousel and mini carnival games as well as the Lagaan - Thrill of Victory ride which is a motion based simulator experience.

This zone also has an interactive track‐bound dark ride called Sholay - The Hunt for Gabbar Singh with 3D projection, themed show scenes and 4D effects. Riders shoot their way through key scenes from the Bollywood classic film, Sholay.

Hall of Heroes will also feature Krrish Hero’s Flight, a flying theatre experience that has been recreated from the blockbuster movie Krrish. Visitors will experience a panoramic flying attraction based on simulation technology that takes them on a virtual tour over famous Indian landmarks, while witnessing an epic battle with superhero Krrish.