Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences, in partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, has announced significant progress on the construction of the next generation of marine life theme parks and Yas Island’s latest mega-development.  

 

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, which is set to feature the world’s largest aquarium and the new Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center, is currently 64 per cent complete.

 

On track for completion in 2022, recent constructions include the completion of the primary steel erection and near finalisation of the envelope enclosure of the marine life park. 

 

Additionally, the structure’s façade is currently in progress, as well as over 70% of the acrylic panels installed across the park.

 

Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi said: “We are delighted to be partnering SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in developing this next generation marine life park, that is set to feature the world’s largest aquarium and the UAE’s first dedicated research center to study and care for animals.”   

 

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, once complete, is set to be home to the world’s largest aquarium, containing 25 million litres of water and housing more than 68,000 marine animals, including sharks, schools of fish, manta rays and sea turtles.

 

A focal view of the aquarium will present visitors with the 'Endless Vista', a 20-m-tall vertical window across multiple levels revealing aquatic scenes.

 

SeaWorld CEO Marc Swanson said: “SeaWorld Abu Dhabi joins our North American parks in our mission and commitment to conservation efforts worldwide. 

 

"We have hundreds of professionals focused on animal care, rescue and rehabilitation, conservation education, habitat protection, and species research and we are excited to see the Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center expand SeaWorld’s global impact with the marine life conservation efforts in the region.”

 

Building off SeaWorld’s research and rescue expertise, the Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center will act as an advanced knowledge hub focusing on indigenous Gulf and marine life ecosystems. 

 

The facility will be located adjacent to the aquarium and theme park, and will be the first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre in the UAE. It will integrate with SeaWorld’s efforts related to research, rescue, conservation, and education.

 

Accessible to visitors by reservation, the Research and Rescue Center will also demonstrate the work from resident scientists and researchers, enriching guests’ knowledge of aquatic animals, and offering tailored educational learning programmes for local and international schools and touring groups.

 

Spanning a floor area of 183,000 sq m across five indoor levels, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s design leverages SeaWorld’s more than 55 years of experience in marine research, conservation, and animal welfare.-TradeArabia News Service