Construction has reached 90% completion of the next-generation marine-life theme park, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.
The development, which is due to open in 2023 as the latest addition to Yas Island’s tourism offering, includes the UAE’s first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center.
To be located next to the marine-life theme park, the research and rescue center will open this year. It will support regional and global conservation efforts, providing an advanced knowledge hub with a focus on indigenous Arabian Gulf and marine life ecosystems.
The center is set to be led by world-class marine scientists, veterinarians, animal care professionals, rescue experts and educators, who will collaborate with peers, environmental organizations, regulators and academic institutions to impact long-term conservation efforts in the region.
Built on five indoor levels with a total area of approximately 183,000sqm, the marine-life theme park is in the final stages of construction completion of the interior themed guest environments, habitats, rides, and immersive experiences. Utilizing 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 a dynamic environment that replicates their natural habitat.
The marine-life theme park, set to be home to the region’s largest and most expansive multi-species marine-life aquarium, will feature a variety of immersive experiences and interactive exhibits, where you can broaden your knowledge and appreciation of marine-life.
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 all life on earth and in our ocean. Within the central hub, you'll encounter fascinating ocean stories presented in an expansive 360º fully immersive experience, transporting you from one fascinating place to another, while you encounter much of the ocean’s diverse marine-life, learning how the One Ocean current impacts us all.
