SeaWorld Abu Dhabi officially opened on Monday, May 22, with a grand ceremony featuring performance by Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi and Scottish artist Red, accompanied by an orchestra of 120 musicians, reports The National.
Officials and ambassadors from the UAE, US, Japan, Singapore and Belgium attended the launch. Guests were treated to the first viewing of the spectacular show, One Epic Ocean, an immersive production displaying the wonders of the ocean through multimedia presentations and spatial audio technology.
Spanning five indoor levels over 183 000 sqm, it is the region’s first state-of-the art marine life theme park and the first SeaWorld park outside the United States. It offers guests a special experience with diverse marine-themed realms, each representing a different marine environment.
SeaWorld is the latest addition to Yas Island’s collection of theme parks and was developed by Abu Dhabi immersive destination creator Miral in partnership with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.
Miral Chairman, Mohamed Al Mubarak, said: “Today marks a great milestone for Abu Dhabi as we open SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, a landmark attraction that is unparalleled in the region and the world on every level. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi represents the next generation of theme parks, joining the world-class experiences on Yas Island.”
He said the park would play a key role in promoting environmental awareness and protecting marine life in Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the wider region, inspiring guests to care for and protect the precious marine life for years to come.
