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Dubai, UAE: The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, dedicated to spreading awareness about the ways swimming can save lives, is coming to Yas Waterworld for the fifth year in a row. On Thursday, June 21st families from across the UAE will join thousands of global participants from hundreds of locations around the world, as they take part in the annual event.
Created by the World Waterpark Association in 2010, the WLSL aims to reach more than one billion people with the message Swimming Lessons Save Lives™. Committed to promoting the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning, the WLSL has seen participation by more than 236,000 children and adults since its inception.
“The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is an important event and we are honored to be a part of this global initiative,” said Bianca Sammut, Yas Waterworld. “At Yas Waterworld, we recognize the role that aquatic education plays in ensuring guests’ safety.”
Recently voted the region’s leading waterpark by visitors across the Middle East, the park will host the lesson at the Amwaj Wave Pool from 12 pm until 12:30 pm. Guests can sign up for the WLSL on the day of the event at the Qaryat Al Jewana Souk, where registration will be open from 10 am until 11:50 am.
Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2018
Time: 12:00-12:30 PM. Registration begins: 10 am
Participation: Open to all guests at Yas Waterworld
Location: Amwaj Wave Pool, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island – Abu Dhabi
Registration is required, but prior swim experience is not necessary
For more information on The World’s Largest Swim Lesson and Yas Waterworld, please call +971 2 496 8008 or visit: http://www.wlsl.org
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About Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi:
Located in Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld is a one-of-a-kind waterpark that draws inspiration from the UAE’s pearl diving heritage offering families fun-packed adventures, the warmest welcome, and the most engaging themed experience.
Home to more than 40 exhilarating rides, slides and attractions, and a diversity of seasonal events and shows, guests of Yas Waterworld can enjoy the chance to create new memories with every visit in every season.
Now in its 5th year of operation, Yas Waterworld has garnered more than 30 industry awards and accolades. In 2017, the park was awarded the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award and earned its place among the world’s top ten waterparks for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
Considered the pearl of Yas Island, the UAE’s premium leisure and entertainment destination, Yas Waterworld combines fun aquatic adventures with local personality to provide guests with an experience unlike anything else.
Yas Waterworld is operated by Abu Dhabi-based Farah Experiences LLC.
For more information, please visit: www.yaswaterworld.com
For further information, please contact:
Maïa Bassal
Public Relations Manager, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
D + 971 2 414 2171
E mbassal@yaswaterworld.com
Florencia Casares
Memac Ogilvy Public Relations
D + 971 4 305 0326
E florencia.casares@ogilvy.com
Sarah Mansour
Memac Ogilvy Public Relations
D + 971 4 305 0321
E sarah.mansour@ogilvy.com
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