Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Opening Hours: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM (varies by day) Adult Ticket: AED 375 Children under 2: Free Size: 183,000 Square Meters Fully Indoor Visit Duration: 5 to 7 Hours
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is the first SeaWorld park outside the United States and the first new SeaWorld built in over 30 years. Opened in May 2023 on Yas Island, it is a fully indoor marine life theme park across 183,000 square meters eight immersive realms housing over 100,000 animals from 150+ species, rides, animal encounters, live presentations, and an interactive park-wide game. Importantly, this is not the SeaWorld of old there are no animal performance shows. The park is built around education, conservation, research and real encounters, with the adjacent Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre operating as the first dedicated marine rescue centre in the MENA region.
Book Tickets on WhatsAppSeaWorld Abu Dhabi Ticket Prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Day General Admission | AED 375 |
| Yas Island 2-Park Combo | From AED 475 |
| Quick Pass (skip-the-queue add-on) | AED 250 |
| Children under 2 | Free |
One ticket gives full-day unlimited access to all 8 realms, 35+ rides and experiences, 100+ animal presentations, and 20+ live character performances. Book through Gold Sand Tours on WhatsApp for the best available rate.
Get Tickets on WhatsAppThe 8 Realms of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
1. Abu Dhabi Ocean
Where every visit begins. This realm is inspired by the UAE's maritime heritage the Arabian Gulf shoreline, pearl diving traditions, and the seafaring culture of the Emirates. Emirati architecture, waterfalls, date palms, and a traditional Souk marketplace surround exhibits on the marine life of the Gulf. The Al Naham Theater here hosts two live shows daily. This is also where you start playing S.E.A. Guardian the park-wide interactive conservation game that runs across all eight realms.
2. One Ocean
The central hub of the park connecting all other realms. The One Ocean realm is also where the Animal Care Centre is located a working veterinary and research facility where visitors can observe the SeaWorld animal care team through viewing windows. A genuinely unique experience that few theme parks anywhere in the world offer.
3. Micro Ocean
The dedicated children's realm. Built around the importance of small ocean creatures, Micro Ocean has four family-friendly rides OctoZoom!, Jelly Plunge, Turtle Twist, and Eel Racer along with play areas, whimsical characters and performers, and interactive experiments. The best zone for families with young children.
4. Rocky Point
An above and underwater habitat for seals and sea lions designed to replicate rocky coastal environments with both land and water access for the animals. Presentations and encounter experiences available.
5. Tropical Ocean
A vibrant tropical realm with dancing waterfalls, a lush rainforest, a crystal-clear lagoon, and some of the park's most diverse animal life dolphins, flamingos, macaws, tropical birds, rays, and tropical fish. The Manta Coaster is located here SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's signature thrill ride. An amphitheatre hosts dolphin presentations in this realm.
6. Endless Ocean
The centrepiece of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and one of the most impressive single attractions in the UAE. The world's largest multi-species aquarium a 25-million-litre tank housing over 68,000 marine animals including sharks, rays, and hundreds of other species. Floor-to-ceiling viewing panels, overhead tunnels, and deep-dive viewing areas surround you on all sides.
7. Arctic (Polar Ocean)
An Arctic environment with beluga whales and walruses in recreated polar habitats. The park's animal care team can adjust the environment seasonally to reflect natural Arctic patterns a level of welfare design uncommon in any marine attraction globally.
8. Antarctica (Polar Ocean)
A penguin colony in a recreated Antarctic environment with a dedicated penguin play area. One of the most popular zones with families and one of the best penguin habitats in the region.
Top Rides at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
| Ride | Zone | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manta Coaster | Tropical Ocean | Roller coaster |
| OctoZoom! | Micro Ocean | Family spin ride |
| Jelly Plunge | Micro Ocean | Drop ride |
| Turtle Twist | Micro Ocean | Family spinning |
| Eel Racer | Micro Ocean | Family coaster |
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has 35+ interactive experiences overall. Height restrictions apply on specific rides.
Animal Encounters & Experiences
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi offers over 100 animal encounters and presentations across the eight realms:
- Dolphin presentations Tropical Ocean amphitheatre, multiple daily sessions
- Animal Care Centre viewing One Ocean, observe veterinarians at work
- Penguin encounters Antarctica, Polar Ocean
- Seal and sea lion presentations Rocky Point
- Shark and ray viewing Endless Ocean (25-million-litre tank)
- Beluga whale and walrus habitats Arctic, Polar Ocean
- S.E.A. Guardian Park-wide interactive conservation game playable across all 8 realms
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday – Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday evenings (seasonal) | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Hours vary seasonally and on UAE public holidays. Always confirm before visiting as operating times change throughout the year.
Location & Getting There
Address: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi fourth theme park on the island alongside Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World.
From Dubai: Take E11 Highway (Sheikh Zayed Road) toward Abu Dhabi, follow signs to Yas Island. Approximately 120 to 130 km around 90 minutes by car depending on traffic. Yas Express Shuttle: Free shuttle service connects all four Yas Island theme parks. Free shuttle from Dubai: Daily shuttle service to Yas Island is available confirm timings at booking. Free shuttle from Abu Dhabi: Route D bus to Yas Island stops at Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld. Parking: Free at Yas Island.
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Book Transport + Tickets on WhatsAppCombine with Other Yas Island Parks
- Yas Island has three other world-class theme parks directly next door:
- Ferrari World world's fastest roller coaster
- Warner Bros. World fully indoor DC and Looney Tunes park
- Yas Waterworld UAE's largest water park
The Yas Island 2-Park Combo from AED 475 gives you SeaWorld plus one other park in a single day.
Book Yas Island Combo on WhatsAppGood to Know Before You Visit
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is fully indoor and temperature-controlled perfect year-round including summer.
There are no traditional animal performance shows. All presentations focus on education, natural behaviour, and conservation.
S.E.A. Guardian is a park-wide interactive game download the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi app before your visit to get the most from it.
Children under 2 enter free.
No outside food or drinks permitted inside.
Height restrictions apply on all rides check before queuing with younger children.
Guests entering on multi-park combo tickets must have a QR code per guest at each park's biometric gate.
Government-issued photo ID required at entry.
Quick Pass (skip-the-queue) is AED 250 per person —available as an add-on at booking or on the day.
