Trip and vacation in the United Arab Emirates will not be completed without visiting a shopping and entertainment center in Dubai. In addition, to the fact that it is one of the largest similar centers in the region, the Oceanarium, which is unique all over the world, is also located here.

Dubai Aquarium: record-holder of the Guinness World Records

The oceanarium was included into the Guinness World Records due to the fact that it is the largest indoor aquarium in the entire planet. The oceanarium receives prestigious international awards and certificates each year.

The aquarium in Dubai, in its technical parameters, contains more than 10 million liters of water. Moreover, the aquarium has the largest viewing panel made of special composite materials. The size of the viewing panel exceeds 32 meters in width and 8 meters in height, thickness of a special acrylic panel is 19 centimeters. This panel allows visitors and guests to observe with their own eyes the life of the inhabitants of the deep sea.

There is a unique tunnel under the bottom of the aquarium, which offers an incredible view of the underwater world. The length of the glass tunnel is about 48 meters. Visitors can see here more than 30 thousand species and sea representatives, including skates and tiger oceanic sharks.

There is a zoological garden at the top of the aquarium, which is also a home to marine species, various reptiles and snakes, and also penguins. A specialized training center – School of Ocean – operates on the territory of the aquarium center. This training program is designed for everyone who wants to get acquainted closer with the underwater world. The course gives a brief overview of such vital phenomena as adaptation, reproduction, and survival of certain marine representatives and species.

Those who seek thrills and adrenaline can receive incredible emotions when diving in a cage surrounded by marine predators, of which there are more than 400 species. You will be surrounded by the lords of the large lengths of seas – tiger sharks, and you can have no doubts, that the rapid influx of adrenaline and thrills will be provided for you, and such vacations will be remembered for years to come. In addition, you can take a fascinating boat trip, or to take part in festive shows, and especially curious tourists have the opportunity to visit a specialized exhibition.

Dubai Aquarium: an entertaining component

Visitors and guests of the Dubai Mall are offered a wide range of entertaining programs, among which the most popular are the following:

• Cage Snorkelling Experience – scuba dive to marine predators in a special cage;
• Glass Bottom Boat Ride – a trip on a boat with a transparent bottom;
• Shark Walker – an exciting sea trip with sharks;
• Ocean School Program – training and educational program for children and adults;

It should be noted that all the attractions and entertainments are maintained without exception by professional instructors. Beginners have the opportunity to undergo initial training courses, and you will be given all the necessary equipment for sea dives and trips. At extra cost you can get a disk with the video of your underwater trip in the Dubai Aquarium. Moreover you will be provided with professional equipment for underwater photos, what will make it possible to capture this holiday for the whole life.

Of course, the Dubai Aquarium is an ideal place for exciting and versatile family vacations in the Emirates. After all, not only children, but also adults will find here a lot of interesting and exciting entertainments.

• Checked / Updated: 07.25.2022
• Published on: 07.12.2015
• Author: Vlad Burtynsky