The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi will open on Friday, November 12. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi will open on Friday, November 12. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • It houses more than 46,000 creatures. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    It houses more than 46,000 creatures. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The 10 zones in the aquarium host more than 300 species. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The 10 zones in the aquarium host more than 300 species. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The National Aquarium is home to Super Snake, a 14-year-old female reticulated python. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The National Aquarium is home to Super Snake, a 14-year-old female reticulated python. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • Tickets for the National Aquarium start at Dh105 for general admission. Photo: Leen Alfaisal / The National
    Tickets for the National Aquarium start at Dh105 for general admission. Photo: Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • There are more than 200 sharks and rays, representing 25 different species. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    There are more than 200 sharks and rays, representing 25 different species. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The National Aquarium has a five-year parternship with the Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The National Aquarium has a five-year parternship with the Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The aquarium spans over 9,000 square metres, making it the largest in the MIddle East. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The aquarium spans over 9,000 square metres, making it the largest in the MIddle East. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • All the animals are cared for by a team of 80 sea-life experts. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    All the animals are cared for by a team of 80 sea-life experts. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • Jellyfish at the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    Jellyfish at the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi is the first project to open in Al Qana. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi is the first project to open in Al Qana. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • An average journey through the 10 zones of the aquarium takes about two hours. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    An average journey through the 10 zones of the aquarium takes about two hours. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • There are 10 different zones that take visitors around the world. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    There are 10 different zones that take visitors around the world. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The aquarium is home to a kimono dragon. Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The aquarium is home to a kimono dragon. Leen Alfaisal / The National
  • The aquarium's mission statement is "creating a momet for people to re-connect with nature". Leen Alfaisal / The National
    The aquarium's mission statement is "creating a momet for people to re-connect with nature". Leen Alfaisal / The National