Giant aquarium to be built in Abu Dhabi as part of huge new project

Abu Dhabi is getting a giant aquarium. The facility will be the largest aquarium in the Emirate when it is completed at 5,000 square metres, and it will be part of a new luxury development being built in Al Maqta.

The Dhs850 million project called Al Qana will also feature a 98 berth marina suitable for mini yachts, cafes and restaurants, as well as low-rise furnished apartments that will be available for rent. It will be built on 2.8 kilometres of land.

To be built along the Al Maqta canal, the space will feature epic views of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and span 150,000 square metres in total.

The development is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2018.

“This is one of the main projects that will put Abu Dhabi on the tourism map,” said Moataz Mashal, managing director of Al Barakah International Investment, developer of the project.

And from the looks of these pictures, it certainly looks like it will…