Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
So, what's special about this place? Grab some Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Tickets and find out. The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is not situated in a location by the seaside. This place is actually situated inside the Dubai Mall, making it quite an architectural feat. The place takes the 'zoo' in its name quite seriously. It has more than 140 different types of marine species, numbering in the thousands. They also have more than 300 Manta Rays and Sharks in one of the largest tanks. But there's so much more here that will astonish you.
Architecturally Speaking
The main aquarium water tank can hold 10 million litres of water. It is 11 metres in height, 20 metres in width, and 51 metres in length. And 11 metres below the surface of the tank is the 48 metre long walk through, where you get 270 degree wide views of the tank. Just walking here will make you feel like you are walking through water. The Underwater Zoo section contains 3 sections - Living Ocean, Rainforest and Rocky Shore - and these places are home to marine life from the ocean and rivers. All this, inside the Dubai Mall.
Awards
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo has many accolades to its name. In 2012 at the RetailME Awards 2012, it won Images 'Most Admired Retailer of the Year - Leisure & Entertainment' Award. They are also a member of WAZA (World Association of Zoos & Aquarium) and Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo also has ISO 28000:2007 Certification, and Certification of Excellence by Tripadvisor.
This is one of those places in Dubai that you have to see to truly believe. So, get Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Tickets, and head out for an experience you are not going to forget.