Tickets to National Aquarium Abu Dhabi with Bu Tinah Dhow Experience
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Explore the marine life in the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi seated in a glass-bottom boat on the Bu Tinah Dhow experience.
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Indulge in the Bu Tinah Dhow Experience to witness marine life from a glass-bottom boat in the largest aquarium in the Middle East.
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Home to over 300 species and over 46,000 animals, this aquarium is a haven for all marine animal lovers!
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The Bu Tinah Dhow experience takes you on a cruise through the 10 zones of this aquarium on a glass-bottom boat.
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Headout customers get a special 15% discount on Retail Stores & La Ballena Café purchases, so get some scrumptious treats!
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Fun Fact: The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi has rescued, rehabilitated, and released over 250 sea turtles back into the ocean!
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Entry to The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
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Aquarium journey
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Glass bottom boat tour
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15% discount on Retail Stores & La Ballena Café purchases
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- Animal Encounters
These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 24 May, 2027.
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GroupVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5Booking through Headout was smooth, easy, and hassle free. The tickets were delivered quickly, and everything worked perfectly at the entrance. Our visit to the National Aquarium was amazing! The aquarium is clean, well organized, and has a great variety of marine life. The exhibits are beautiful, and it’s a fun and educational experience for both kids and adults. Highly recommended for families and anyone visiting Abu Dhabi.DDaniela M
SoloVerified bookingFeb 20265/5I booked “The Butterfly Gardens + National Aquarium Abu Dhabi” on Headout, and it was super easy. The website is simple to use, and I got my tickets instantly on WhatsApp and email. Plus, this deal saved me some money! The Butterfly Gardens were absolutely beautiful. They have two zones: one from the Philippines with all its butterflies, and another from Costa Rica with even more amazing butterflies. There were also adorable animals, including two sloths (one male and one female with a baby), which made the visit extra special. The specialist Dennis explained their diet during feeding time, which was really interesting. So many butterflies everywhere, and the garden is very well-kept. It’s a perfect place for photos, to relax, meditate, and just enjoy the beauty around. The National Aquarium was amazing too! So much marine life and fun exhibits. I was impressed by the huge fishes from the Amazon, as well as the frogs and snakes. Walking through the tunnel with the bull sharks was thrilling, and the Bu Thina Dow (glass-bottom boat ride) was nice. They even have jellyfish 😍 The staff at both places were really nice and helpful. Overall, everything was smooth, and visiting both spots was super easy. Totally worth it!PPavel S
CoupleVerified bookingFeb 20265/5Tickets delivered instantly and entry to the aquarium was completely hassle-free. Thank you The aquarium is perfect and we really enjoyed our visits.RRoshith V
GroupVerified bookingJan 20265/5Hassle free experience and good place to be thereDDanielle B
CoupleVerified bookingJan 20265/5Having a digital ticket meant we could enter immediately without any waiting. The aquarium is very modern and from talking to many of the staff I could see how much they cared for the animals
These tickets are valid until 24 May, 2027.
Indulge in an experience of a lifetime in the Bu Tinah Dhow Experience in the largest aquarium in the Middle East. The experience takes you closer to our marine friends as you witness them through a glass-bottom boat. You will cruise through ten zones in the aquarium, themed nautically, and explore the mesmerizing aquatic wildlife.
The following are the different zones you will explore:
UAE Natural Treasures
- Take a deep dive into the history of Arabian pearl fishing, and have mesmerizing time as you learn how pearls are naturally made.
Red Sea Wreck
- Explore the ruins of shipwrecks, just like marine archaeologists do, and take a closer look at the marine life and corals found in the Arabian Red Sea.
Atlantic Cave
- Discover creatures that typically stay hidden from their predators in the nooks and crannies of caves. This area has several caves that create a safe home for marine animals like sponges and lobsters.
The Sub
- Experience the enchanting world below the waves, and also learn more about the operations of a submarine.
Ring of Fire
- In this zone, you will learn about the longest chain of volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean and explore the fascinating marine life living in this ever-changing ecosystem.
Ocean Magic
- Uncover life that lives, breeds, and exists deep inside the ocean.
Frozen Ocean
- Explore marine life that requires an environment with a lower temperature to live and breed, typically found in the Arctics.
The Flooded Forest
- This experience takes you closer to the life found in the rainforests, an enchanting view of marine animals in a mesmerizing habitat.
Bu Tinah Island
- Bu Tinah is one among the 200 islands of Abu Dhabi, and experience the marine life living in this gem of nature, Abu Dhabi's best-kept secret!
In this immersive experience, view the spectacular marine animals in their habitat and learn more about them.
Aiming to preserve and create a home for aquatic wildlife, this aquarium emphasizes teaching the importance of keeping marine life safe for children and adults alike. Equipped with new-age video mapping technology and signage guides, National Aquarium provides world-class interactive experiences.
Important Information
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Children aged 12 and below should be accompanied by an adult.
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Guests must be able to ascend and descend stairs to access the boat area.
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Participants have to wear the life jacket provided throughout the experience.
Restrictions
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users and pregnant women.
Operating Hours
- Daily: 10am to 10pm
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
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Address: Al Qana - Rabdan - Al Maqta' - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates.
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Getting There
By bus
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The closest bus stop is Khaleej Al Arabi St / Bus Interchange. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the attraction.
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Board buses #21, #22, #101, and more to get you there.
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It takes less than 30 minutes to reach Al Qana from Downtown Abu Dhabi. If you’re coming by bus, take route #56 which passes through the Al Maqta region.
Validity
- Tickets sent will be valid for 2 weeks from the date of purchase
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