Published September 24th, 2008
Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre to showcase Splendours of Marine World
The Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre at Te Dubai Mall is to showcase the marvels of the ocean floor to residents and visitors to Dubai. Featuring one of the world’s largest viewing panels and a 270-degree walkthrough tunnel, the Dubai Aquarium is a spectacular display of some of the world’s most intriguing marine animals. Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre at The Dubai Mall is also a significant contribution to the Dubai community, with the educational Discovery Centre offering tailored programmes for schools on aquatic environments.
With the main tank measuring 50m long x 17m wide x 11m high, and the viewing panel measuring 32.8m long x 8.3m high, Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre will be a spectacular showcase of over 33,000 marine animals, representing over 85 different species. Shark and ray-watching will become a favourite leisure pursuit as Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre feature the world’s single largest school of sharks including 45 sand tiger sharks, 45 grey reef sharks and up to 30 spotted eagle rays. In total, there will be over 400 sharks and rays to provide for an adrenaline-fueled visual experience.
A highlight of the Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre is the 270-degree acrylic glass walkthrough tunnel spanning the entire length of the tank, which enables visitors to experience a unique close encounter with some of the fascinating aquatic animals in the world. Adding to the overall ambience is a special ‘lunar-cyclic’ lighting system that will create a theatrical effect depending on the time of day, or cater to a specific event. (more…)
