SeaWorld Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • The first of eight realms at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Ocean, themed around the UAE capital and its past. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    The first of eight realms at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Ocean, themed around the UAE capital and its past. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • It features Arabesque architecture, including fort-like buildings
    It features Arabesque architecture, including fort-like buildings
  • There are four touch pools inside Abu Dhabi Ocean where visitors can feed marine animals
    There are four touch pools inside Abu Dhabi Ocean where visitors can feed marine animals
  • The zone also has a controlled sunrise and sunset feature
    The zone also has a controlled sunrise and sunset feature
  • Replica mangrove trees, dhow ships and a souq
    Replica mangrove trees, dhow ships and a souq
  • A dhow in the Abu Dhabi Ocean zone
    A dhow in the Abu Dhabi Ocean zone
  • Abu Dhabi Ocean is home to Naham theatre, where live shows are staged
    Abu Dhabi Ocean is home to Naham theatre, where live shows are staged
  • Stingray at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
    Stingray at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
  • SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is home to the region's largest multi-species aquarium
    SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is home to the region's largest multi-species aquarium
  • There is a touch pool for starfish in Abu Dhabi Ocean
    There is a touch pool for starfish in Abu Dhabi Ocean
  • The amphitheatre in the Tropical Ocean realm can seat up to 2,000 people
    The amphitheatre in the Tropical Ocean realm can seat up to 2,000 people
  • Cenote Cafe has underwater views of dolphins and other marine life
    Cenote Cafe has underwater views of dolphins and other marine life
  • Waterside Cafe in the Tropical Ocean realm
    Waterside Cafe in the Tropical Ocean realm
  • A diver cleaning the water before SeaWorld Abu Dhabi opens to the public
    A diver cleaning the water before SeaWorld Abu Dhabi opens to the public
  • The Tropical Ocean is the biggest realm at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
    The Tropical Ocean is the biggest realm at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
  • The entrance to Endless Ocean, one of the eight realms
    The entrance to Endless Ocean, one of the eight realms
  • Dolphin shows will take place in the Tropical Ocean zone
    Dolphin shows will take place in the Tropical Ocean zone
  • Finishing touches being put in the One Ocean realm
    Finishing touches being put in the One Ocean realm
  • A water tunnel in the Tropical Ocean zone
    A water tunnel in the Tropical Ocean zone
  • SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will open on May 23
    SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will open on May 23