Inside SeaWorld Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Inside the Polar realm at SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Inside the Polar realm at SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • California Sea Lions in the Rocky Point realm
    California Sea Lions in the Rocky Point realm
  • In addition to the animals, there is also roaming entertainment
    In addition to the animals, there is also roaming entertainment
  • Bottlenose dolphins can be found in the Tropical Ocean realm
    Bottlenose dolphins can be found in the Tropical Ocean realm
  • The Endless Ocean realm has more than 20 viewing points into its large aquarium, including one that is 20 metres deep
    The Endless Ocean realm has more than 20 viewing points into its large aquarium, including one that is 20 metres deep
  • A Clown Nose Ray in the aquarium in the Endless Ocean realm, which is also home to the world's largest multi-species aquarium
    A Clown Nose Ray in the aquarium in the Endless Ocean realm, which is also home to the world's largest multi-species aquarium
  • Puffins are found in the Arctic zone in the Polar Ocean realm
    Puffins are found in the Arctic zone in the Polar Ocean realm
  • The Tropical Ocean realm is the biggest inside SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
    The Tropical Ocean realm is the biggest inside SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
  • The MicroOcean realm is geared towards children
    The MicroOcean realm is geared towards children
  • Walrus are in the Arctic zone of the Polar Ocean realm
    Walrus are in the Arctic zone of the Polar Ocean realm
  • The entrance into the One Ocean realm
    The entrance into the One Ocean realm
  • Sea Otters in the Arctic zone
    Sea Otters in the Arctic zone
  • An authentic souq recreated at the Abu Dhabi Ocean realm
    An authentic souq recreated at the Abu Dhabi Ocean realm
  • The Arctic zone in the Polar Ocean realm is much cooler than the other areas
    The Arctic zone in the Polar Ocean realm is much cooler than the other areas
  • Inside a gift shop at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
    Inside a gift shop at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
  • Abu Dhabi Ocean is designed to give a traditional feel of the olden days of the UAE capital, yet with a modern touch.
    Abu Dhabi Ocean is designed to give a traditional feel of the olden days of the UAE capital, yet with a modern touch.
  • The seating section inside One Ocean
    The seating section inside One Ocean
  • The Antarctic zone in the Polar Ocean realm will be home to different species of penguins
    The Antarctic zone in the Polar Ocean realm will be home to different species of penguins
  • The centrepiece inside the One Ocean realm
    The centrepiece inside the One Ocean realm
  • Sea Star is a character who roams around the MicroOcean realm
    Sea Star is a character who roams around the MicroOcean realm
  • The Tropical Ocean is home to dolphins
    The Tropical Ocean is home to dolphins
  • The Tropical Ocean has an Amazon rainforest-inspired decor, with giant banyans and palm trees
    The Tropical Ocean has an Amazon rainforest-inspired decor, with giant banyans and palm trees
  • The MicroOcean realm has rides for children as well as play areas
    The MicroOcean realm has rides for children as well as play areas
  • 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
  • Sea Lion cavern theatre in the Rocky Point realm
    Sea Lion cavern theatre in the Rocky Point realm
  • Walrus live in the Arctic zone
    Walrus live in the Arctic zone
  • The MicroOcean section is themed so that visitors feel like the size of plankton in the ocean
    The MicroOcean section is themed so that visitors feel like the size of plankton in the ocean
  • The Rocky Point is themed after the Pacific North-west in the US with its mountains and waves replicated
    The Rocky Point is themed after the Pacific North-west in the US with its mountains and waves replicated
  • The Manta Coaster goes outside the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi building
    The Manta Coaster goes outside the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi building