Kerzner International – the owners of Dubai-based hotel and resort Atlantis, The Palm - is set to unveil a number of world firsts following new developments at its Aquaventure waterpark.

Aquaventure is already the biggest waterpark in the region and Kerzner will be unveiling the 40-metre high Tower of Poseidon and the longest river ride in the Middle East, measuring 2.3km (1.4 miles), when the park’s new attractions open later this year.

The expanded Aquaventure will also include the world's largest diameter slide, the world's first vertical family ride and the first double slide within a slide experience, allowing tubers to see others sliding above them.

The waterpark will also be home to the longest zip line in the Middle East - also the first to be integrated into a waterpark tower.

The new attractions were provided by WhiteWater, who have already supplied other features at the Aquaventure park, including four water coasters, a custom-themed interactive play structure and a Leap of Faith waterslide.