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Dive into Manila Ocean Park

Take a stroll along Manila’s picturesque harbourside – the city’s answer to the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Here, you’ll find Manila Ocean Park. Part amusement park, part aquarium, in the glass observation tunnel you’ll see dolphins, sharks and stingrays swimming in the ocean around you.

There’s much more than just the incredible Oceanarium too, with rides, interactive shows and augmented reality experiences, there’s plenty to enjoy at Manila Ocean Park.

Be sure to explore the park’s other wildlife too, including flocks of colourful exotic birds and a friendly group of penguins.

Explore Fort Santiago

Fort Santiago was built in 1571 by Spanish explorers and it’s a building with a fascinating past. Over the years, it has served as a Japanese prison, a US Army base and has even been invaded by pirates.

The triangular fort sits inside Intramuros – a historic walled area almost as large as the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi. Intramuros also houses Manila Cathedral, the Philippines’ main Roman Catholic church. Find out all about this site’s impressive history and how it became a landmark in the country’s fight for freedom.