The highly anticipated SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is more than 40 per cent completed according to lead project developers Miral.
The new marine life theme park promises to be the next mega visitor experience opening in Yas Island, which already homes world-renowned attractions Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and Yas WaterWorld.
No expense has been spared to bring the new major attraction to life. The £1.1 billion development will give visitors a glimpse of how marine life live together in the wild, through purpose-built habitats and eco systems which provide an authentic under the ocean environment.
Other centrepieces will include:
- One of the world’s largest indoor aquariums
- A multi-sensory ride which immerses guests on a captivating journey from the North to the South Pole
- Petting and feeding interactive experiences with different species – including turtles, seals, sea lions and dolphins
The world-class experiences will be featured on multiple levels covering an exceptional area of 183,000 square metres. The UAE’s first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation centre will also be based at the resort.
Venturing out of North America
The new theme park is the latest addition to the iconic SeaWorld franchise, which already has parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio. The Abu Dhabi complex will be first SeaWorld visitor experience outside of the USA.
Commenting on the new theme park Scott Ross, Chairman of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment said: “It’s a privilege to partner with Miral, a best-in-class organisation, to build SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the first new SeaWorld park in over 30 years and the first outside of North America.
“Yas Island is a visionary and transformational project and is already becoming a landmark destination for global travellers. We are thrilled SeaWorld will be a part of this special place, which will further expand our vitally important marine life research, rescue, conservation and education efforts in the region.”
Construction is expected to be completed by December 2022, with an opening date expected to be set for a year later.
In other theme park news, Disneyworld’s Magic Kingdom has been named the most eco-friendly visitor experience in the world.
