SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will also include the UAE's first dedicated marine life research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre.
Miral and SeaWorld Entertainment on Tuesday announced their partnership to develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, a marine life themed park on Yas Island, which is due to open in 2022.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will also include the UAE's first dedicated marine life research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre with world-class facilities and resources for the care and conservation of local marine life, a statement said.
Miral chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak said:"This announcement reflects the emirate's ambition to create a sustainable, diversified economy, with tourism as one of its core pillars. Abu Dhabi continues to build sustainable partnerships that deliver on its strategic 2030 Vision, to transform and pioneer new destinations that are recognised for world class quality, authenticity and innovation on every level."
SeaWorld president and CEO Joel Manby added: "This new park, combined with a dedicated research, rescue, rehabilitation and return facility focused on marine life care and conservation, continues SeaWorld's legacy of marine life rescue that spans more than 50 years."
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's research, rescue, rehabilitation and return centre is planned to open ahead of the marine life themed park and will serve as a hub for collaboration with local and international environmental organisations and projects, he added.
The addition of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi expands Miral's destination portfolio on Yas Island, which sims to double visitor numbers to 48 million by 2022.
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