SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island – the world’s largest aquarium, unique research & rescue center

Apart from job and business opportunities, as well as a developing economy and warm climate, Abu Dhabi is known for its great number of entertainment and leisure options, which continue to attract people from all over the world. In this article we will tell you more about SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the upcoming largest aquarium in the world, which is the latest addition to Yas Island. Without any doubt SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the emirate.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is a future-generation marine-life theme park, which is developed in partnership between Miral and SeaWorld. Miral is Abu Dhabi’s leading developer of immersive destinations and experiences, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Clymb ABU DHABI and many more. The theme park plans to welcome visitors in 2023.

SeaWorld Entertainment is a leading park and entertainment company which was founded in 1959, and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and operates theme and water parks in the USA. Among them are SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Aquatica Orlando, Adventure Island and Water Country USA.

Built across five levels of an area of about 1,970,000 sq. ft, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will become an example of the next generation of theme parks dedicated to marine life. The latest technology will encourage human engagement to provide visitors with maximum impact and emotions.

In July 2022, Emerge, which is a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, signed an agreement with Miral to deploy on-site energy systems at the park. The project will have a capacity of 8.2 megawatts and the rooftop solar photovoltaic systems will be installed at the development, including the main building. Emerge is responsible for full turnkey solutions, including construction, design, as well as operations and maintenance services. As Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, has noticed, it has become an important step in the sustainability strategy of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and will “strengthen Yas Island’s position as a global destination within the Emirates’ tourism ecosystem.

Note: Yas Island is a desirable destination among tourists and expats due to a number of entertainment activities, dining options, parks and its close proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Purchasing a unit in this area will bring you a ROI of 7% per year. You can find more information about the top areas of the Emirati capital in this article.

After completion, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature the largest marine-life aquarium in the world, which will be home to over 68,000 marine animals, including sea turtles, sharks, manta rays and various schools of fish. There will be about 150 species in total. The Endless Ocean themed aquarium will allow you to explore the natural habitats of marine species, which live in the environment harmoniously. Orcas, also known as killer whales, will be absent in the aquarium. However, visitors will get an opportunity to learn more about these unique creatures, as well as other marine species.

Hundreds of birds, including penguins, flamingoes, puffins and murrers will also live at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Storytelling techniques and cutting-edge technologies will help you to immerse deeper into marine life. A 20-meter tall vertical window called the Endless Vista will provide visitors with an opportunity to enjoy breathtaking aquatic scenes across all levels of the aquarium.

The Endless Ocean aquarium will be a part of One Ocean, which is designed in six distinct realms which will show the interconnectivity between life on earth and the oceans. There will be no time for boredom at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi due to a number of thrilling rides and attractions, which will be similar to well-known attractions of other SeaWorld parks such as the Tidal Twister at SeaWorld San Diego, Infinity Falls at SeaWorld Orlando and Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld San Antonio. Visitors of any age will appreciate the entertainment shows which will take part all year round.

Note: Yas Island is considered to be the entertainment hub of the Emirati capital, which attracts local residents and foreigners, wishing to get new emotions and feelings. Among the places which are definitely worth visiting are Yas Mall, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and other attractions.

The mission of SeaWorld is to protect the ocean with the help of world-class facilities. Its team of professionals has already rescued over 40,000 animals and will continue to do this in Abu Dhabi. SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, which will be adjacent to the Marine Life Theme Park, will become the first center of this kind in the UAE, and will research the Arabian Gulf marine ecosystem and conserve the unique marine life. Hundreds of professionals, including zoologists, nutritionists, veterinarians, and other animal experts, who will be responsible for their care, as well as their rescue, rehabilitation and return to the natural environment, will become part of the team.

The center will focus on indigenios species from the Arabian Gulf, including sea turtles and dugongs, and will contribute to the regional and global science community. One of the key aims of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is to provide visitors with education and inspire them to care about the oceans and environment. Educational learning programmes for local and international schools will also be offered in SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center. Conservation initiatives are planned to inspire future generations to follow professions connected with marine issues and life.

Note: Abu Dhabi offers a great number of education institutions for people of any age. At the moment, there are about 15 universities in the Emirati capital, which welcome local and foreign students, including Zayed University Abu Dhabi, New York University Abu Dhabi, Al-Hosn University and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

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