Al Qana
About Al Qana
Al Qana is a waterfront destination on Khor Al Maqta in Abu Dhabi, near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. There is no general entry fee; inside are The National Aquarium, The Butterfly Gardens, a 15-screen Cinemacity, The Bridge wellness hub, a marina and more than 95 food and drink outlets, so it suits families, couples and groups.
Opening hours
| Area | Hours as published by Al Qana |
|---|---|
| Outdoor spaces, restaurants, cafés, shops | Sun to Thu 10 AM to 10 PM; Fri and Sat 10 AM to 12 AM |
| The National Aquarium | Daily 10 AM to 10 PM |
| The Butterfly Gardens | Daily 10 AM to 8 PM |
| Cinemacity Al Qana | Sun to Wed 10 AM to 12 AM; Thu to Sat 10 AM to 1 AM |
| Adrenark Adventure | Sun to Thu 10 AM to 10 PM; Fri and Sat 10 AM to 12 AM |
| The Bridge wellness hub | Mon to Thu 5:30 AM to 11 PM; Fri 5:30 AM to 9 PM; Sat and Sun 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Al Qana Marina | Open daily, 24/7 |
| Pixoul Gaming | Temporarily closed |
Getting there and parking
- About 22 km, or around 15 minutes, from Zayed International Airport; follow signs to Al Qana through the Rabdan area.
- The nearest bus stop is Rabdan Khaleej Al Arabi St Bus Interchange (03175A) on the south side. Taxi stops are around the site.
- The free Experience Abu Dhabi Shuttle Bus runs hourly, daily from 10:25 AM to 6:20 PM, stopping in front of The National Aquarium; no booking is needed.
- 3,000 free parking spaces, outdoor and underground, on the north and south sides.
- Valet: standard AED 50 for the first 3 hours then AED 20 per hour; VIP AED 100 for the first 3 hours then AED 40 per hour (VAT included).
Site rules
- Pets are not allowed.
- Bikes, scooters, roller skates and rollerblades are not allowed for any age.
- Picnics and camping are not permitted.
- Smoking only outside buildings in designated areas; shisha and alcohol are not permitted on the premises, although some restaurant terraces serve shisha.
- Group sports or fitness activities need a permit from Al Qana Management.
Good to know
- Each attraction charges its own entry.
- Al Qana says an average aquarium visit takes about two hours and there are no age limits.
- The site has access areas for people of determination, and four bridges link the districts on foot.
- Main line: 02 418 6666; marina team: 056 539 1507.
Description written from official sources, checked 17 October 2026: alqana.ae. Confirm details with the business before you go.
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