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OPEN NOW Fishy business
A look inside The National Aquarium
Big fish energy emerges in the capital this month as The National Aquarium, located at Abu Dhabi’s upcoming leisure and entertainment mega project, Al Qana, is finally open. What’s On heads inside the largest aquarium in the Middle East to find out more…
Wildlife encounters abound
There are currently nine themed zones
A Red Sea shipwreck, dhow rides, sting ray feeding, and a collection of glow-in-the-dark sea species are just some of the exciting things to see at The National Aquarium’s thematic zones. Away from the sting rays, jellyfish and groupers, you’ll also find a range of land creatures, including a flock of puffins, frogs, capybaras, squirrel monkeys, monitor lizards and a seven-metre-long snake.
The underwater tunnel is the longest in the Middle East
Located in Zone 9 (Bin Tinah zone), visitors can walk along the glass tunnel through a tank dedicated to the local species that are found in the UAE’s Boutina reserve.
There’s a genuine emphasis on conservation
The Wildlife Rescue programme – a joint collab between the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and The National Aquarium – aims to rescue, rehabilitate and release native wildlife into the emirate, ensuring a world of natural treasures for future generations.
Pick the tour for you
General admission costs Dhs105. The Beyond Glass ticket includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium for Dhs130. The Bu Tinah Dhow tickets cost Dhs150, including a fish feeding experience and boat tour. And the VIP ticket (which includes fast-track admission) includes everything for Dhs200. a The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, Al Qana, Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi. Tel: (0)50 123 4455. thenationalaquarium.ae
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