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It is the first the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The park has eight marine environments ("realms") that are home to 15 immersive experiences and rides, shops, and restaurants. The park hosts 150 species of marine animals, who live in environments that replicate their natural habitats.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is a marine life theme park and animal research, rescue and rehabilitation center that opened on May 23, 2023, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The Abu Dhabi–based company Miral Asset Management is the owner and operator of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi under a license from United Parks & Resorts.
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Theme park designed around the Ferrari brand. One of the main attractions on Yas Island. It features a racetrack, theater complex, miscellaneous driving activities, and three thrill rides. The distinct red roof with the Ferrari logo is ready and can be seen from miles away, as well as from planes landing at or taking off from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The theme park is the largest indoor amusement park in the world and is home to 21 rides including Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster reaching a top speed of 240 km/h. The theme park has many restaurants and souvenirs shops but the price of food and drink tends to be very much higher than elsewhere.
A waterpark with 43 rides, slides and attractions. Bubbles' Barrel slide has the largest surf-able sheet wave surf in the world. An expansion is planned to include more rides and attractions for visitors.
Home of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, first held in 2009. The circuit encircles the Yas Marina Hotel and has four grandstands - Main, West, North and South. It's the last event of the calendar, so in closely-fought seasons this is the showdown. The next F1 events are 4-6 Dec 2026 then 10-12 Dec 2027.