Dubai Mall Aquarium

The Dubai Mall Aquarium

The Mall’s Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Centre, developed and operated by Oceanis Australia Group, officially earned the Guinness World Record for the world’s “Largest Acrylic Panel” (32.88 m wide*8.3 m high*750 mm thick and weighing 245,614 kg). The acrylic viewing panel is larger than Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (22.5 m wide*8.2 m high and 600 mm thick). Its 750 mm thick acrylic viewing panel can withstand pressure of 10 million litres of water used in the aquarium, but its transparency gives visitors clear views of over 33,000 marine animals on display. In February 2010, a leak in the aquarium caused a partial evacuation and brief shutdown of a portion of the mall. The ten million liter aquarium tank is the largest suspended aquarium in the world. Dubai Mall adopted an International Standard of Ethics and Animal Welfare Policy in its development and operation.

With the capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, Dubai Aquarium illuminates the marvels of the ocean floor and showcase one of the most diverse collections of marine life worldwide. The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank, located on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall, is the largest suspended aquarium in the world.

It houses over 33,000 aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 400 Sharks and Rays live in this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. 

There are numerous ways for visitors to experience the main Aquarium tank, which measures 51 metres in length, 20 metres in depth and 11 metres in height.

• The main Guinness World Record-winning acrylic panel in front of the  tank provides free viewing to the public from all 3 levels of the mall

• The 48 metre walk-through Tunnel provides 270 degree views from 11 metres below the  surface of the tank

• Visitors can go on a Glass-bottom boat ride, providing unique views of the tank from beneath their feet

• Those who want to experience a dip in the tank can opt for a Cage Snorkeling Experience

• And for the adventurous ones, a Shark Dive is a once in a lifetime opportunity, bringing you within inches of a large variety of sharks and rays.