Countdown begins for the opening of the world's largest multi-species aquarium in Abu Dhabi
POSTED 28 Apr 2023 . BY Tom Walker
Located at SeaWorld Yas Island, the multi-species aquarium is set to house more than 68,000 marine animals Credit: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
The world's largest multi-species aquarium is preparing to open its doors to the public
The aquarium is part of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, which is being developed by Miral
SeaWorld, on Yas Island, is set to launch on 23 May 2023
It will comprise eight different 'realms' offering immersive experiences and dynamic habitats
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering immersive experiences – as well as dynamic habitats housing different species together, as they are in their natural habitat.
In total, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be home to 100,000 marine animals and with the exception of a few rides, the 183,000sq m site will be almost entirely indoors.
Located on Yas Island near to Warner Bros. World and Ferrari World, the attraction is being developed through a partnership between SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Miral, the Abu Dhabi-based 'curator' of visitor experiences.
One of the eight realms – Endless Ocean – will feature the world's largest multi-species aquarium, housing more than 68,000 of the marine animals on-site, including sharks, fish, rays and sea turtles. Visitors will go on a journey from the poles to the tropics, enjoying animal experiences and presentations, including up-close encounters and expeditions.
The operator has released a new video sharing further information on Endless Ocean – scroll down to the bottom of this story to see it.
SeaWorld will also be home to the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, the UAE’s first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre providing facilities to support regional and global conservation efforts.
In total, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will offer more than 35 interactive experiences and rides, live characters and performances, 17 dining options, 13 retail outlets and roaming entertainment across all realms.
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral said: “SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be a next generation marine life park featuring the world’s largest marine aquarium and the UAE’s first dedicated research center to study and care for animals.
"This is another major addition to Yas Island’s existing immersive experiences and attractions and a testament to our vision of positioning the island as a top global tourism destination for residents and visitors alike.”
Commenting, HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chair of Miral said: "The launch of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi signifies the start of a new chapter in regional and global marine life knowledge, conservation, and sustainability. Our partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will help further position Abu Dhabi as a global tourism hub and contribute to its economic growth and diversification vision."
The project – announced in 2016 – was originally slated to open in 2022 and is the company's first orca-free attraction, following a decision in 2017 for the SeaWorld brand to distance itself from cetaceans in captivity.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange asSEAS, with Hill Path Capital being the largest shareholder at 42.66 per cent.
SeaWorld opened its gates for the first time in 1964, founded by George Millay, Milt Shedd, Ken Norris and David DeMott.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be featured in the upcoming edition of Attractions Management magazine, along with an interview with senior SeaWorld Abu Dhabi exec, Carlos Rodriguez. To sign up for your free digital copy, click here, or to subscribe to the print edition, click here.
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Countdown begins for the opening of the world's largest multi-species aquarium in Abu Dhabi
POSTED 28 Apr 2023 . BY Tom Walker
Located at SeaWorld Yas Island, the multi-species aquarium is set to house more than 68,000 marine animals Credit: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
The world's largest multi-species aquarium is preparing to open its doors to the public
The aquarium is part of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, which is being developed by Miral
SeaWorld, on Yas Island, is set to launch on 23 May 2023
It will comprise eight different 'realms' offering immersive experiences and dynamic habitats
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering immersive experiences – as well as dynamic habitats housing different species together, as they are in their natural habitat.
In total, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be home to 100,000 marine animals and with the exception of a few rides, the 183,000sq m site will be almost entirely indoors.
Located on Yas Island near to Warner Bros. World and Ferrari World, the attraction is being developed through a partnership between SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Miral, the Abu Dhabi-based 'curator' of visitor experiences.
One of the eight realms – Endless Ocean – will feature the world's largest multi-species aquarium, housing more than 68,000 of the marine animals on-site, including sharks, fish, rays and sea turtles. Visitors will go on a journey from the poles to the tropics, enjoying animal experiences and presentations, including up-close encounters and expeditions.
The operator has released a new video sharing further information on Endless Ocean – scroll down to the bottom of this story to see it.
SeaWorld will also be home to the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, the UAE’s first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre providing facilities to support regional and global conservation efforts.
In total, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will offer more than 35 interactive experiences and rides, live characters and performances, 17 dining options, 13 retail outlets and roaming entertainment across all realms.
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral said: “SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be a next generation marine life park featuring the world’s largest marine aquarium and the UAE’s first dedicated research center to study and care for animals.
"This is another major addition to Yas Island’s existing immersive experiences and attractions and a testament to our vision of positioning the island as a top global tourism destination for residents and visitors alike.”
Commenting, HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chair of Miral said: "The launch of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi signifies the start of a new chapter in regional and global marine life knowledge, conservation, and sustainability. Our partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will help further position Abu Dhabi as a global tourism hub and contribute to its economic growth and diversification vision."
The project – announced in 2016 – was originally slated to open in 2022 and is the company's first orca-free attraction, following a decision in 2017 for the SeaWorld brand to distance itself from cetaceans in captivity.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange asSEAS, with Hill Path Capital being the largest shareholder at 42.66 per cent.
SeaWorld opened its gates for the first time in 1964, founded by George Millay, Milt Shedd, Ken Norris and David DeMott.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be featured in the upcoming edition of Attractions Management magazine, along with an interview with senior SeaWorld Abu Dhabi exec, Carlos Rodriguez. To sign up for your free digital copy, click here, or to subscribe to the print edition, click here.
Attractions key for Abu Dhabi as Emirate aims to double visitor numbers by 2021 POSTED 07 Jun 2018. BY Tom Anstey Sultan Al Dhaheri, the executive director for Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and
Tourism, has identified the visitor attractions sector as a key component of the Emirate's
tourism strategy, breaking down how the region will almost double its visitor numbers by
2021.
FEATURE: Interview: Sultan Al Dhaheri POSTED 05 Jun 2018. With the launch of Warner Bros World and
the Louvre in Abu Dhabi, the Department
of Culture and Tourism’s Sultan Al Dhaheri
explains how investing in attractions is
helping the emirate meet its tourism goals
SeaWorld announces plans for orca-free theme park in Abu Dhabi POSTED 13 Dec 2016. BY Tom Anstey SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a
partnership with Miral to develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi – a first-of-its-kind marine theme
park on Yas Island.
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play
in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
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that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
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