Atlantis: The Palm is set to revolutionise the world waterpark landscape with the expansion of Aquaventure in August 2013.

The innovative development at the resort in Dubai, UAE, includes a number of world firsts, including the world's largest diameter slide, the world's first vertical family ride and the first double slide within a slide experience, allowing tube riders to watch fellow ride sliders in action, suspended above them.

Aquaventure will also be home to the longest zipline circuit in the Middle East and the first to be integrated into a waterpark tower, with riders flying high above the waterpark and Aquaventure Beach, enjoying spectacular views out over the resort and The Palm.

Already the biggest waterpark in the region, Aquaventure will be unveiling the 40m-high The Tower of Poseidon and the longest river ride in the Middle East, measuring 2.3km in length.

The river will incorporate tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white chargers, along with 700 metres of stunning white sandy beaches overlooking The Palm.

In addition to the waterpark's many developments, Atlantis: The Palm will also be offering a variety of new dining experiences and remains the only waterpark in the region to offer animal encounters including Cownose Ray Feeding, Shark Scuba Diving, Dolphin Encounters and Shark Safaris in a shark-infested lagoon.