The theme park will span a whopping five levels and 183,000 square metres.
With 90 percent of its construction completed, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is set to open its doors in 2023, making it the first of its kind outside of the US. The marine-life theme park will include the country’s first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre. It will support regional and global conservation efforts, providing an advanced knowledge hub with a focus on indigenous Arabian Gulf and marine life ecosystems.
Built on five indoor levels with a total area of approximately 183,000 square metres, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will span interior-themed guest environments, habitats, rides, and immersive experiences. Utilising SeaWorld’s vast experience operating world-class marine-life theme parks for over 55 years, the purpose-built habitats and ecosystems for the animals that will call SeaWorld Abu Dhabi home have been designed and built using the latest technologies, aiming to provide the residents with an environment that replicates their natural habitat.
The new theme park is also set to be home to the region’s largest multi-species aquarium. It will feature a myriad of immersive experiences and interactive exhibits, inviting guests to broaden their knowledge and appreciation of marine life, while educating and inspiring. The central One Ocean realm of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi links six distinct marine environments throughout the park, all of which tell a unified story based on the interconnectivity of life on earth and in our oceans. Within the central hub, guests will encounter fascinating ocean stories presented in an expansive 360º fully immersive media experience, transporting them from one place to another, while they encounter much of the ocean’s diverse marine-life, learning how the One Ocean current impacts us all.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is anticipated to contain more than 58 million litres of water and be home to over 150 species of marine animals including sharks, schools of fish, manta rays, sea turtles, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, in addition to hundreds of birds including penguins, puffins, flamingos, murres and more. And on hand to care for them? The centre will be led by world-class marine scientists, veterinarians, animal care professionals, rescue experts and educators who will collaborate with peers, environmental organisations, regulators and academic institutions to impact long-term conservation efforts in the region. The rescue team will also be available to support the authorities 24/7.
DSCVR: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. @seaworld.abudhabi
