Dive-site story
Located in the Al Qana waterfront district of Abu Dhabi, this purpose-built public aquarium features a massive indoor marine tank where certified divers and discover-scuba participants can submerge directly with pelagic species. The dive takes place inside an artificial coral reef habitat with transparent viewing tunnels running through the main exhibit.
Face-to-face encounters with captive-bred and rescued sand tiger sharks
Large schools of trevally and cruising stingrays in clear, climate-controlled water
Observation of marine rescue and rehabilitation programs in action
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Climate-controlled facility operating daily year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Tiger SharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Zebra SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant GrouperEpinephelus lanceolatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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