The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi was one of the highlights of our visit to the city. The aquarium is beautifully designed, exceptionally clean, and very well organized from start to finish. There is an incredible variety of marine life, along with birds, reptiles, and other fascinating animals. Every section is thoughtfully presented, making the experience both educational and entertaining for adults and children alike. The underwater tunnel was especially breathtaking and offered some amazing photo opportunities. We spent around 2–3 hours exploring and never felt rushed. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was clearly signposted. If you’re visiting with children, they will absolutely love the interactive exhibits and the chance to learn about ocean conservation in such an engaging way. I highly recommend adding The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi to your itinerary. It’s a wonderful experience for families, couples, and anyone who appreciates nature and marine life. Definitely one of the best attractions in Abu Dhabi!

An absolutely amazing experience! The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is beautifully designed, incredibly clean, and full of fascinating marine life. The themed zones are well organized, making the journey both educational and entertaining for visitors of all ages. The underwater tunnel and the variety of sea creatures are truly breathtaking, and it’s clear that the animals are very well cared for. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or as a couple, this is one of the best attractions in Abu Dhabi. I highly recommend it and would definitely visit again!

My wife and daughter and I visited here when my daughter was out visiting the UAE for the first time. Very good place to visit during the summer. An amazing variety of sea life and much much more I would recommend getting the all access pass as it’s not much more money and it explains the working behind the aquarium. A very informative educational trip out.

I'm really glad we visited this wonderful place! My family really had a great time, and one of the reasons why we went here is to show my kids the very much alive sea friends inside! My son really enjoyed and was amazed. We also loved the fact that they have a rescue sanctuary inside, and they'll give you a tour around it. It's really worth it.

The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi was a great experience overall. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the washrooms were clean and well maintained. One thing I really liked was that almost every exhibit had a tablet next to it with information about the marine life on display in both English and Arabic. It made the visit much more interactive and educational. The aquarium also does meaningful conservation work. In partnership with the UAE government, they rescue, treat, and rehabilitate marine wildlife, which was nice to learn about during the visit. I opted for a combo ticket that included the Aquarium, the Butterfly Gardens, and a behind the scenes facility tour. Getting a look at what happens behind the scenes added a different perspective to the visit and made the experience even more interesting. Overall, it was an enjoyable and well organised attraction that I would recommend to both families and adults.