Making a splash: Yas Waterworld reopens in Abu Dhabi – in pictures

The water park this week welcomed visitors for the first time since March

A body boarder rides the waves as Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi reopens. All photos Victor Besa /The National

The park has reopened with a maximum capacity of 30 per cent.

Physical distancing is promoted across the park, with sun loungers spaced out.

Yasmina Houda, 3, gets her photo taken by her aunt at one of the children's pools at the water park.

A mother watches her son at one of the pools.

Every visitor will have their temperature checked on arrival.

All tickets must be bought online rather than at the venue.

Face masks must be worn except when in the water.

A mother watches her sons at one of the pool areas of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi.

The water park had been closed since mid-March.

Staff welcome visitors at the entrance.

A body boarder wipes out.

Summer in Abu Dhabi just got even cooler.

After being closed for five months, Yas Waterworld reopened in the capital on August 4.

The family friendly destination on Yas Island closed in mid-March to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The water park has reopened with safety and hygiene measures in place, such as a limited capacity of up to 30 per cent, temperature checks and mandatory face masks.

Families flocked to the attraction on its opening day, with children and adults cooling off in the park's pools and rides.

Scroll through the gallery above to see photos from the reopening on Yas Waterworld.

The Emirati-themed park offers rides such as Al Raha River or the Amwaj wave pool and there are high-thrill rides for the adventure seekers such as the Jebel Drop or the Liwa Loop.

Physical distancing on rides and at restaurants is compulsory and all visitors need to buy their tickets online before heading to the park, even those who have annual passes.

Contactless payment is available throughout the park, while quick-dry face masks are given out when guests arrive.

The park is open daily from 1pm to 10pm, with Mondays and Thursdays reserved for women. Prices start from Dh250 for adults, and Dh210 for junior tickets.