The council of Maafushi reveals plans to launch a floating waterpark ahead of the upcoming Eid ul-Adha celebrations.
According to the council, the floating waterpark will remain open for 8 hours for the first three days following debut; with the opening time starting at 08:00hrs in the morning.
To ensure safety of attendees, the council also affirmed installing lifeguard posts and appointment of lifeguards who will be active at the waterpark site.
The new waterpark is situated close to the island’s children’s park “Maafahivathi”, and the project was sponsored by Dhonmanik Skyview Restaurant according to Maafushi council’s president Hassan Salah.
During the upcoming Eid ul-Adha celebrations, the council estimates over 8,000 tourists to visit the island while local traveler numbers are expected to bump up during the Islamic festival.