UAE resident attraction prices and annual passes: what pays off
A UAE resident has three ways to pay less for an attraction: the Emirates ID price, a card discount or an annual pass. Below are all three in numbers on the check date.
Hasm · published 18 Oct 2026 · catalog data checked 9 Nov 2026
Resident vs regular price
| Place | Resident | Regular | Saving | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Wadi Waterpark | AED 149 | AED 199 | −25% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ain Dubai | AED 116 | AED 145 | −20% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ain Dubai | AED 156 | AED 195 | −20% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ain Dubai | AED 212 | AED 265 | −20% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ain Dubai | AED 236 | AED 295 | −20% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ain Dubai | AED 316 | AED 395 | −20% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ain Dubai | AED 300 | AED 375 | −20% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| The View at The Palm | AED 95 | AED 115 | −17% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo | AED 169 | AED 199 | −15% | source, 18 Oct 2026 |
All resident prices, including hotels and 65+ offers: Residents.
Where a card gets the cheapest ticket
| Attraction | Regular price | Best price and card | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ain Zoo | AED 31.50 | AED 15 — Fazaa | −52% |
| Wild Wadi | from AED 149 | AED 74 — Entertainer | −50% |
| IMG Worlds of Adventure | AED 365 | AED 182 — Esaad | −50% |
| Dreamland Aqua Park | AED 200 | AED 100 — Fazaa | −50% |
| Dubai Ice Rink | from AED 90 | AED 45 — Entertainer | −50% |
| Dubai Dolphinarium | AED 112 | AED 56 — Entertainer | −50% |
| LEGOLAND Water Park | from AED 295 | AED 148 — Entertainer | −50% |
| KidZania Dubai | AED 195 | AED 98 — Entertainer | −50% |
| The Green Planet | AED 155 | AED 108 — Fazaa | −30% |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | AED 70 | AED 49 — Mazaya | −30% |
| Zayed National Museum | AED 70 | AED 49 — Mazaya | −30% |
| Qasr Al Watan | from AED 65 | AED 46 — Fazaa | −29% |
| AYA Universe | AED 135 | AED 101 — ADCB | −25% |
| Aventura Parks | AED 275 | AED 206 — Esaad | −25% |
| La Perle | from AED 220 | AED 165 — Mazaya | −25% |
The full table with each card’s terms: Cheaper tickets.
Annual passes: how many visits pay off
| Pass | Price | Single ticket | Pays off at |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMG Worlds Annual Pass | Paid: AED 765 including VAT per person for 12 months from the date of issue | AED 365 | 3+ visits |
| Wild Wadi Annual Pass | Paid: Silver — AED 495, Gold — AED 595, Platinum — AED 795 | from AED 149 | 4+ visits |
| Dreamland Annual Pass | Paid: adult (above 120 cm) — AED 735, junior (80–120 cm) — AED 525, VAT included | AED 200 | 4+ visits |
| National Aquarium Annual Pass | Paid: Annual Pass — AED 449 | AED 110 | 5+ visits |
| Al Ain Zoo Annual Pass | Paid: adult — AED 236.25, child — AED 94.50, family (2 adults and 3 children) — AED 661.50 | AED 31.50 | 8+ visits |
| Dubai Parks and Resorts Annual Pass | Paid: Motiongate — AED 495 / 595 / 795 (Silver / Gold / Platinum), multi-park — 995 / 1,195, Ultimate — from… | — | no comparable ticket price |
| Aquaventure Annual Pass | Paid: Bronze Trident — AED 995 (adult) / 695 (child), Silver — 1,195 / 895, Gold — 1,495 / 1,195 | — | no comparable ticket price |
| Saadiyat Museum Pass | AED 120 (2 museums) / AED 170 (3 museums) | — | no comparable ticket price |
| Yas Annual Pass | Paid; tier prices aren’t published in an accessible form (Tabby 12-month instalments available) | — | no comparable ticket price |
Pay-off is the cheapest pass tier divided by the single-ticket price, rounded up. Food and parking discounts included with the pass are not counted.
Pass, card or resident price
If you go once or twice a year, the resident price or a card wins: at 17 of the 24 attractions where a card beats the regular price, the best price comes from the government cards Esaad, Fazaa or Mazaya. A pass pays off from three to five visits, especially for a family. Check the park’s site before buying: prices change by season.
Find discounts for your cardsCommon questions
Where is the biggest resident discount?
Among the resident prices in the catalog: Wild Wadi Waterpark, AED 149 instead of AED 199.
Which attraction is cheapest with a card?
The biggest gap is Al Ain Zoo: AED 15 instead of AED 31.50 with Fazaa.
What do I need for the resident price?
A valid Emirates ID; some parks sell these tickets online only. Each row’s terms are behind its source link.