Are you a lover of aquatic life and marine creatures? Well, if you visit The National Aquarium in of Abu Dhabi, you could literally spend a whole day there!
It is known to be one of the largest aquariums in the region of the Middle East and is home to 46,000 species of sea-life from sharks, to sting rays, tropical fish, other marine life and terrestrial animals, birds and more. Trust me, you name it and you will find it there!
In addition to witnessing the magnificent sea-life, there is much more to do at The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi, so check out this detailed guide to know more.
The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi: An Overview
The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi is divided into 10 thematic zones, consisting of 330+ species of unique sea creatures. It is home to over 46,000 marine and terrestrial animals, all cared for by 80 sea-life experts. The aquarium spans 9,000 square meters.
At this aquarium, the guests are given a mobile signage guide, which is free of charge and it gives the guest a guided tour in six different languages (including Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish, Chinese and Russian).
The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi: Main Experiences
The Aquarium Journey: You can take a walk through all the 10-zones, to witness the world of sea-life and more.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Enjoy a ride on a glass-bottomed boat, while you discover the marine life beneath you.
Glass Bridge Tour: You can walk along a glass bridge and face your fears, while you enjoy the sea-life under your feet.
Animal Encounters: There are 4 types of animal encounters. The Jungle Encounter gives you an opportunity to swim with the rays and feed them as well. The Arctic Encounter lets you feed the puffins. The Ocean Encounter lets you hand-feed marine species. The reptile Encounter lets you go up-close to the reptiles and meet and greet them.
The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi: Location, Timings
Location: The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi, Rabdan, Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
General Information| Terms and Conditions
- Children below 3 years of age, free of charge.
- Online tickets are valid for 2 weeks from date of purchase (as mentioned on the official website)
- Pregnant guests are not allowed to take part in the glass-bottom boat activity.
- For the glass bottom boat activity, the guests will need to ascend and descend a flight of steps.
- All participants will need to wear a life-jacket during the glass-bottom boat tour.
- In case there are only 4 members in the VIP ticket, the price will be charged as a package of 5 guests.
- Children under the age of 12 have to be accompanied with a paying adult above the age of 16.
- For all activities, the guests should arrive 15 minutes prior to the given time.
- All people of determination can enter the aquarium free of charge, along with their caretaker.
- Wheelchairs are provided upon displaying a valid ID and it is free of charge.
Note: For more activity-specific terms and conditions, make sure to out check their official website before booking tickets (link given below).
Suggested Duration of Visit: Minimum 2 hours (or more)
Best Time to Visit the Park: Early hours of the day, between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Official Website: https://thenationalaquarium.ae/
