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he very first SeaWorld to be located outside of the US, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi opened on 23 May. Located on Yas Island, it is home to eight different immersive realms and more than 100,000 marine animals. Leading animal care specialists, scientists and engineers have
collaborated on the design of each realm - and the result is that each one exquisitely emulates the natural habitats of the animals living there. Beyond the marine animals and aquariums, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
incorporates entertainment, thrill rides, dining and shopping. There’s no denying that this next-generation marine life theme park - the result of a collaboration between SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations - has been designed to offer an unforgettable experience. There might be eight realms, but the overall emphasis is on ‘One Ocean’
- and the close, intertwined relationship between humans, the Earth and the ocean.
A realm-by-realm walkthrough Guests begin their journey at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi Ocean, where they see cascading waterfalls, palm trees, desert greenery, Emirati architecture and hear the sounds of regional music. Here, the park’s education team is on hand to share knowledge with guests, particularly around the realm’s 30 species which are native to the UAE, such as sea snakes, sea turtles and dugongs. Guests can also engage with crustaceans, sharks, and rays in the four touch pools.
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Following the opening of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Park World dives in to explore In Abu Dhabi Ocean, guests can also enrol in SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s
parkwide game - S·E·A Guardian Games. This interactive and free competition brings together science, exploration, and adventure in a series of fun and educational challenges across all realms. Winners are uniquely rewarded for their progress along the way, ultimately becoming S·E·A Guardians themselves and advocates for our One Ocean. Abu Dhabi Ocean features two compelling shows in the Al Naham
Theatre, telling enthralling stories of the rich history and fascinating waters of the Arabian Gulf. The realm is also home to the Abu Dhabi Souk, a traditional marketplace with stalls where guests can shop for keepsakes and souvenirs to remember their visit to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Guests can dine at Matbakh Ummi, serving authentic Emirati cuisine with a side of the Emirate’s beautiful tradition of hospitality. Next stop is the One Ocean realm, acting as the park’s portal to explore
all the other realms at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. This realm’s iconic One Ocean Globe, situated in its centre, represents the ever-changing flow of energy and nutrients around the planet. Within the One Ocean realm, guests witness One Epic Ocean, a must-
see show that takes guests on a journey using immersive multimedia, a fleet of choreographed drones and spatial audio featuring a 360-degree screen standing at an approximate height of 15 metres and wrapping around the 218-metre perimeter of the One Ocean realm. The story follows a young woman’s adventure with the Arabian Gulf, sparking an epic journey through the Earth’s most fascinating ocean environments and swimming side-by-side
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