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The National Aquarium
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, UAE

art, design, architecture and moving image, M+ is one of the world’s
largest museums for modern and contemporary visual culture. The
institution is displaying approximately 1,500 works from its collections
across 17,000sq m of exhibition space. M+, which boasts 33 galleries, is
opening with six thematic exhibitions: Hong Kong: Here and Beyond;
M+ Sigg Collection: From Revolution to Globalisation; Things, Spaces,
Interactions; Individuals, Networks, Expressions; Antony Gormley:
Asian Field and The Dream of the Museum. Designed by architectural
firm Herzog & de Meuron, in collaboration with TFP Farrells and Arup;
the new M+ covers a total of 65,000sq m.
Due to open this month, Singapore’s highest open-air panoramic
ride, SkyHelix Sentosa is a gondola ride that offers views of the island
resort in Singapore. Located within a collection of attractions at Imbiah
Lookout, SkyHelix Sentosa is a gondola ride that offers spectacular
views of the island resort as it rotates 35 metres above ground along a
vertical helix-like structure. SkyHelix Sentosa’s apex is 79 metres above
sea level, making it one of the highest vantage points on Sentosa. It will
also be the island’s first carbon neutral attraction. Guests will be seated
in open-air gondolas for the ride, which includes 10 minutes of rotation
at the peak. During the ascent, rotation and descent, visitors can enjoy
drinks exclusively created for the attraction. Designed and constructed
by French company Aerophile, SkyHelix Sentosa is only available for
vaccinated guests and accompanying children under 12 years old.
The National Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Middle East
and home to 46,000 freshwater and marine creatures, has opened at
Al Qana in Abu Dhabi. The National Aquarium features more than 60
exhibits across 10 zones, with species including hammerhead sharks and
the ‘Super Snake’, which is believed to be the longest reptile on display
in the world. With innovations including video mapping technology and
signage guides on your personal device, this attraction is expected to
quickly take its place among the world’s best aquariums. It is expected
to take an average of two hours to complete the attraction.
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