The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi is completed. With a floor space of 5,500 square metres, The National Aquarium is home to sixty different exhibits and over 45,000 animals. The investment means that the aquarium has become the biggest of its type in the Middle East region.
The attraction features ten different zones, starting with a look at UAE’s national treasures and the story of pearl divers.
Guests then progress to a recreation of a Red Sea Wreck, discovering the area’s unique biodiversity. The Atlantic Cave holds the secrets of the Atlantic Ocean, followed by the Sub Zone with its comprehensive submarine theming and deep-sea creatures.
The Ring of Fire is an exciting area that invites guests to the inner workings of a volcanic cave, followed by the uncovering of ocean secrets in the Ocean Magic area. Other areas include the Puffin-filled Frozen Ocean and the Flooded Forest which starts a journey from the rivers to the sea.
The landmark feature of the aquarium, Bu Tinah Island, is a 55 meter-long tunnel. The tanks have a volume of 5,000 cubic metres, and with a depth of five metres provides guests with a space to experience diving within the attraction.
