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 2022 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It will be the first SeaWorld park outside of the US and the first park without killer whales.[1] The Abu Dhabi-based company Miral will be the owner and operator of the project under a license from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
LocationYas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates24°29′8.405″N 54°37′6.726″E
OwnerMiral Asset Management
Operated bySeaWorld Entertainment
Farah Experiences LLC
Opens2022 (2022)
Area166 acres (67 ha)
WebsiteOfficial website
StatusUnder construction

History

On December 13, 2016, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced a new partnership with Miral to bring SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to Yas Island. The park will be situated to the northeast of Ferrari World.[2] SeaWorld is licensing the brand to Miral, who will fully fund the project.[3]

Official 2020 View Press Release Announcement

On October 5, 2020, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment had officially stated that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be finished construction in 2022.

References
  1. "MIRAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DEVELOP SEAWORLD ON YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI". miral.ae. Miral. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  2. "SeaWorld Announces Partnership with Miral to Develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi". seaworldcares.com. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. Pedicini, Sandra. "SeaWorld announces new theme park in the Middle East, with no orcas". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
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