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