The National aquarium Abu Dhabi

Overview

Dive into an extraordinary aquatic world at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest aquarium, home to over 46,000 animals representing more than 300 species across ten uniquely themed zones. These include immersive passages like UAE’s Natural Treasures, Red Sea Wreck, Frozen Ocean, Flooded Forest, and Bu Tinah Island, each crafted to showcase diverse marine and freshwater ecosystems from the UAE and beyond. Guests can expect interactive experiences such as walking over a glass-bottom bridge, embarking on a glass-bottom dhow boat tour, or joining animal encounter sessions with sharks, puffins, and rays (additional charges apply) For an enhanced experience, the All-Access Pass includes behind‑the‑scenes tours, aquarium zones, boat ride, and special feeding encounters

The aquarium also serves as a vital conservation and education center, welcoming up to 50,000 school children annually, and operating wildlife rehabilitation and rescue programs in collaboration with the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi. Located within the Al Qana waterfront development, the facility spans over 9,000 m², with a two-hour average visitor journey that blends marine discovery, storytelling, and cultural heritage—all under one roof

Perfect for families, conservation-minded travelers, and anyone captivated by ocean life, The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi offers an immersive, educational, and visually stunning underwater adventure.