The Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai is getting a huge expansion to make it one of the largest waterparks in the world.

The expansion will include a giant 34-metre tall tower and 12 new slides, including racer slides and high-speed rafts.

Also featuring in the ambitious renovation is the 449-metres family water coaster known as the MammothBLASTTM. Developed by ProSlide, the new attraction involves rafts being propelled through zigzagging channels, which curve, wind, climb and drop by patented BLASTTM water propulsion technology.

The extended Aquaventure Waterpark is to also feature a hybrid high-speed attraction, whereby thrill-seekers race on saucers with open tops, as they are rocketed by jets along racer slides.

Another white-knuckle ride to be introduced at the Dubai waterpark is known as the Leap of Faith, which throws guests at a stomach-churning 34-metre drop.

Younger visitors will also be able to splash about and have fun in a splash zone area with rides for smaller children.

Aquaventure Waterpark already comprises of more than 17 hectares of rivers and slides, as well as the largest aquarium in Dubai, which is home to more than 65,000 marine animals.

The development of the site is due to be complete and ready for guests by 2020.