SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi: The Making of the World’s Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park

 This session will offer an in-depth exploration of the creation, design, and development of the world’s first indoor Marine Life Theme Park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, conceptualized and developed by Miral in collaboration with United Parks & Resorts. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative design and architecture of the park as well as the incredible combination of world-class entertainment, immersive education experiences and internationally recognized conservation efforts that define this next-generation park spanning over 183,000 sqm across five indoor levels. The discussion will also address both the challenges and opportunities encountered during the park's development and opening. The session will spotlight the park’s operational achievements in its inaugural year and emphasize the vital role of the Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Center—the first and only integrated facility for research, rescue, rehabilitation, return, and education in the MENA region.