SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is an upcoming marine life theme park and animal research, rescue & rehabilitation center that is slated to open in 2023 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.[1] It will be the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without killer whales. The Abu Dhabi-based company Miral will be the owner and operator of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi under a license from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Date opening2023 (2023)
LocationYas Island
Coordinates24°29′8.405″N 54°37′6.726″E
Land area166 acres (67 ha)
OwnerMiral Asset Management
Websitehttps://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/

History

In 2007, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced a proposed theme park in Dubai, including a manmade island shaped like an Orca hosting Busch Gardens, Aquatica, and SeaWorld. The project was soon cancelled due to the 2007–2008 financial crisis.[2]

On December 13, 2016, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced a new partnership with Miral to bring SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to Yas Island.[3] The park would be situated near the Island's other attractions such as Ferrari World.[4] SeaWorld licensed the brand to Miral who fully funded the project.[5] On October 5, 2020, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi was "64% finished" and would finish construction in 2022.[6] By September 2022, it was announced that the park was 90% completed and set to open in 2023.[7]

Attractions

Once completed, the park will feature six marine environments that will be home to immersive experiences and interactive exhibits. In addition, the park will host 150 species of marine animals, who will live in environments that replicate their natural habitats.[8]

References
  1. Gillett, Katy. "SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to open in 2023". The National UAE.
  2. Niles, Robert. "SeaWorld announces plans for a park in Abu Dhabi". Theme Park Insider.
  3. Alkhalisi, Zahra. "SeaWorld to open first park without killer whales". CNN Business.
  4. "UAE group to develop gen-next marine life theme park". Trade Arabia. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  5. Pedicini, Sandra. "SeaWorld announces new theme park in the Middle East, with no orcas". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  6. "SEE: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on track for 2022 completion". WFTV. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  7. "SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to open next year". Khaleej Times.
  8. Mitchell, Bea. "Miral announces SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is opening in 2023 on Yas Island". blooloop.com.
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