The National Aquarium, largest aquarium in Middle East, opens in Abu Dhabi

The National Aquarium, Abu Dhabi’s much anticipated landmark opened on Friday, the 12th of November. Located within the Rabdan Area, the National Aquarium is one of the 11 anchors found within Al Qana, one of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic touristic and lifestyle destinations.

The facility includes over 60 exhibits across 10 zones and it is expected to take an average of two hours to complete the journey. Paul Hamilton, General Manager at The National Aquarium says, “We are absolutely delighted to be opening our doors to the public this 12^th November and be able to showcase our gigantic and diverse array of animals and animal-related activities to visitors from around the world. The Emirates has a unique relationship with the Arabian Gulf, and it is our mission to honour this connection by incorporating the UAE’s history into the project. The National Aquarium has been years in the making and we are especially excited to be opening in the same year as the UAE’s 50th Anniversary.”