About National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
Experiences at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
Walk through our 10 zone aquarium journey where you have a thrilling experience of aquatic mammals. There are various zones, such as the Red Sea Wreck, where you can explore some of the most unbelievable jewels of the sea. We’re taking you on a charming underwater exploration through a shipwreck where you can come across hundreds of fish and live coral definitely found in the Arabian Red Sea. The next zone is the rocky Atlantic cave, where you come across some of the most incredible sea life that typically hide in the smallest crevices and crannies, such as lobster and sea sponges, to breed safely. As these are various zones and some more are the sub,ring of fire, ocean magic,frozen ocean, the flooded forest and bu tinah island.
The National Aquarium in Al Qana is definitely floating with sea wildlife, featuring over 46,000 animals from more than 300 unique species. Tourists will be able to fully submerge themselves during their visits, with glass-bottom dhow tours towards sharks,stingrays, fishes,reptiles, puffins, and freshwater rays. See sharks, rays, octopuses, barracuda, and other marine species that make the magnificent seas their home. Hear the cheeping, squeaky sounds and antics of the colorful birds from around the globe that will fascinate you. Watch for aquatic and terrestrial beasts that live in diversified environments, from wasteland to lush forests.
If you are ready to jump into the deep sea, then here comes an adventure called Jungle Encounter that allows you to suit up and swim across freshwater rays for a lifetime chance to meet, greet, and feed them face-to-face.
A general admission ticket will take you through our 10-zone journey where you will discover an entire world of essential treasures. Next is Beyond the Glass Ticket,in this, while walking on the glass bridge, you see 10 fascinating zones. Next is the Bu Tinah Dhow, where you sit on a boat that rides through a glass bridge while covering the area of all 10 adventurous zones.
Dive into the translucent clear blue water to look for turtles, seahorses, and colorful sea slugs, sharks, and magnificent sand tiger sharks found in shallow waters at magnificent tank habitats.It lets you experience a totally different world of corals while there is no worry about safety.
The wildlife release programme is a joint cooperation between the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and the National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi. Our mission is to save, readapt, and release vernacular wildlife in Abu Dhabi; we aim to save wildlife for future generations. There are various endangered species such as the African gray parrot, the green iguana, and loggerhead turtles that are found in various zones.
Why Should You Book Your National Aquarium Tickets From Us?
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- Convenience/ Ease: Another main advantage of booking the tickets online is that you can skip the long lines and book at the convenience of your home. You can take your own time to choose from many combos and book the national aquarium abu dhabi ticket based on your preference.
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Know Before You Go to National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
Location: National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Tickets are located at Al Qana-Radan-Al Maqta'-Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates
How to reach:
- By Car: It is a 20 min car drive from city center via 18th St/Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street to reach the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Tickets.
- By Bus:- Take route no. 56, and get down at AI Maqta. From there, you can head towards AI Qana .
Timings: The national aquarium in Abu Dhabi ticket timings are 10am to 10pm and it takes about 1 hour 30 min approximately to visit.
- No child below the age of 12 will get an entry to The National Aquarium unless they belong to an adult aged 16 years or older.
- All visitors to The National Aquarium must present a valid ticket obtained from The National Aquarium, the official website, or an authorized third party.
- The national aquarium Abu Dhabi ticket price is non-transferable
- Inside the national aquarium, Abu Dhabi guests must be dressed decently, then only entry will be granted.
- Smoking is not allowed inside the national aquarium.
- Interference with emergency alarm systems or life support systems is not allowed; otherwise fines and penalties will be charged.
- Pets are not allowed in the National Aquarium.
- All the personal belongings must be kept properly. For any lost item, the aquarium will not be responsible.
FAQ's of National Aquarium
How much do National Aquarium Abu Dhabi tickets cost?
The national aquarium Abu Dhabi ticket prices for General Admission are Dh105, Beyond the Glass are Dh130, Bu Tinah Dhow are Dh150 and for VIP are Dh200. Annual passes are also available for Dh 399. These prices are approximate, whereas kids below the age of 3 can enter for free.
How much time will it take to visit the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi National Aquarium tickets take around 1.5–2.5 hours to see the National Aquarium.
How many zones does the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi have?
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is spread across around 10 zones and covers an area of over 9,000 sq meters, making it the biggest aquarium in the Middle East.
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How many unique species are there at the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
The ten-zone at the national aquarium in Abu Dhabi hosts more than 300 species and there are around 46,000 aquatic wildlife. The aquarium is home to more than 200 sharks and rays, representing 25 different species.

