Dubai is known for its incredible tourist attractions, with one of the best spots in the must-visit emirate being the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Situated in The Dubai Mall, it is one of the world’s largest indoor aquariums and it has recently been named the top aquarium in the world by CEOWORLD, a leading portal. The accolade follows the ultimate underwater experience being voted as the number one attraction in the MENA region by TripAdvisor.
One of the most diverse aquariums in the world, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo was awarded the top spot for its exceptional features, including the 270-degree, 48-metre acrylic walkthrough tunnel and the imposing acrylic panel that offers spectacular views of the aquatic species in the oceanarium.
The giant 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank, which measures 51 metres in length, 20 metres in width and 11 metres in height, is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. It houses over 33,000 aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 sharks and rays can be found, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks in the world.
Plus, the Underwater Zoo at the unique leisure and edutainment experience owned and operated by Emaar Entertainment presents global bio-diversity with different aquatic environments and three different ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living Ocean. Some of the amazing creatures found there include Amazonia piranhas, Humbolt penguins, Asian otters and the formidable King Croc, a crocodile weighing a whopping 750 kilos and measuring over 5 metres in length.
Nature lovers and adventure seekers can also choose between the many activities offered at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, making a trip there even more exciting. A glass-bottom boat ride that provides a unique view of the tank from under the feet is perfect for the whole family, while the fully immersive VRZOO offers the real thrill of the wild and allows visitors to join a family of gorillas in Uganda’s Great Impenetrable Forest, track elephants through South Africa’s savanna or swim with whale sharks in the Maldives’ crystal waters. Plus, thrill-seekers have a plethora of aquatic experience choices, from a shark encounter to cage snorkeling and discovering scuba diving.
