Two noticeable domes have popped up in front of The National Aquarium at Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana. The glass panels catch the light and offer a glimpse of the greenery inside. Step through the doors and the space is revealed as The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, a new indoor wildlife attraction that is home to around 10,000 butterflies.
Ahead of its public opening on Friday, The National accepted an invitation to visit.
After making my way through reception, I find the atmosphere changing almost immediately. Passing through a second set of doors, I enter the Asian dome, where the air feels warmer than the temperature outside in early January.
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