Wildlife & Reserves · Abu Dhabi
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
ناشونال اكواريوم ابوظبي
Photo: Twin Chameleon National Aquarium Abu Dhabi · Marcellin99 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
12 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 26 m
- Entry fee 105 AED Source: osm · amount as tagged in OSM; may be outdated
- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours Daily 10:00–22:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Facilities Toilets 187 m · Parking 62 m · Shop 179 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Wheelchair Step-free access Source: osm
- Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Safety notes
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require booking ahead. Stay in the vehicle or on the marked route where the rules say so.
- Do not feed or approach animals, on a reserve or off it; a fed animal ends up on the road.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 28 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 27 km
- 13 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 18 km
- 1 h 24 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 145 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q111464720
About & Sources The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi is a nature reserve in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "aquarium in Abu Dhabi, UAE". Practical notes from open data: an entry fee is recorded (yes — 105 AED) and recorded opening hours are Mo-Su 10:00-22:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Sheikh Hizza Palace, Public park and Oasis of Dignity.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Abu Dhabi
- Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Entry fee: yes — 105 AED (OSM)
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
No — approach is asphalt at 26 m (source: osm).
Is there an entry fee at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
105 AED (source: osm). Amounts change; confirm on arrival.
What are the opening hours at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
Daily 10:00–22:00 (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
How long do I need at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
Toilets 187 m · Parking 62 m · Shop 179 m (source: osm).
How high is The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.4020, 54.4959 — near Sheikh Hizza Palace, Public park and Oasis of Dignity.
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