The oceans and seas of the world are deep and much of what lies in the depths of their waters remains unexplored. Buying a ticket to the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi comes as an opportunity to explore the enigma of exotic marine life. The beautiful aquarium is home to friends from the water world like turtles, corals, rays, whale sharks as well as Black Sea devils among many other rare creatures. The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi is a trip to the world of animals beyond the oceans and the seas. You enter the world of animals that thrive in other ecosystems as well including vast deserts, dense forests and shallow marshes.

Watch in awe various animals like gigantic snakes, salamanders, brightly colorful parrots, capybaras and many other exotic animals from various corners of the world who reside happily at the aquarium today. Exploring Abu Dhabi’s National Aquarium takes no more than an hour and an half. It’s an hour and a half well spent as you get to learn a lot about the animal world. You gain interesting knowledge about the natural habitat of the animals at the aquarium, knowledge you can share with your family and friends. Yes, a visit to the National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi is indeed a very enriching experience. Come, book your tickets with us and embark on an interesting journey that tells you many exciting tit bits about animals.

The Highlights

• Home to as many as 46,000 marine creatures of more than 300 species, the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium is truly an encyclopedia of the water world
• Watch in awe as exotic marine animals like octopuses, sharks, rays and barracudas swim merrily inside the confines of the aquarium
• Admire the beauty of exotic birds from many corners of the world that bring the place alive with their vigorous chirping and flapping of wings
• Know more about reptiles, amphibians, and the world of mammals that have varied environments as their homes– from the lush greenery of forests to the vast expanse of desolate deserts

More about the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

• Spread over 9,000 square meters, a visit to the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi is a great learning experience
• The Middle East’s largest aquarium has 10 separate zones, each with a distinct theme for you to explore
• Learn about the Eastern Arabian Peninsula’s marine animals at the aquarium
• Watch exotic marine animals like sharks, rays, fishes, eels, octopuses and more from up close
• You’ll gain a lot of knowledge about what kind of habitats the animals live in as their artificial habitats are a perfect recreation of their natural ones
• A visit to the flooded forest zone makes your jaws drop when you see the gigantic super snake
• Take a walk through a glass bridge in an activity called Beyond the Glass that showcases rare marine animals
• A ride on a glass bottom boat, the Bu Tinah Dhow is just mesmerizing!

Important Information

• Entry for kids below the age of 3 is free. Children between 3 and 12 years old can enter with child tickets. Those who are of 13 and above are to buy regular tickets
• If any attraction is closed for maintenance or a breakdown, the authorities shall not be held responsible
• The entire aquarium is wheelchair accessible
• All visitors shall need to furnish a valid proof of identity at the entrance
• Foreign visitors shall have to furnish their passports and shall have to share the details of their visas
• Visitors are requested to refrain from carrying large bags or any luggage

How Can You Reach the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi?

By Car: It is a ride of 20 minutes from the city center to the National Aquarium if you take the 18^th street or the Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street.