Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is situated in the ground level of the Dubai mall and it is one of the largest indoor aquarium of the world. It has the Guinness World Record for the ‘largest Acrylic Panel in the world’. The acrylic viewing panel can stand the pressure of the 10 million litres of water that is used in the aquarium. Yet its transparency will help the visitors view the marine animals that are on display.

Dubai aquarium and underwater zoo is operated and managed by the Oceanis Australia group. The aquarium display a large array of marine animals, say, about 33,000. It represents more than 220 species which include sharks and stingrays. It contains the largest collection of Sand tiger sharks in the world.

You can view the aquarium from the all three levels of the Dubai Mall through the world’s largest acrylic panel. Through the glass walk through tunnel, you can come up close and personal with the incredible wealth of the marine species. It is really a fantastic experience.

Cage snorkeling experience is reserved for those who wish to have a dip in the tank. Shark dive is another popular activity. It is a once in a life time opportunity that will take the adventurous people very near to the large varieties of Sharks and rays. Visitors are also given an opportunity to go a glass bottom boat ride in the aquarium. Shark walker, scuba dives etc. are also the most popular activities in the aquarium. Pictures of your under water drives are taken by the professional underwater cameras which can be cherished for a lifetime.

The Underwater zoo is another attraction of Dubai Mall that attracts hoards of tourists. It has 36 aquatic displays and will take the visitors through a journey of a wide variety of aquatic environments. The underwater zoo provides an interactive approach to enlighten and educate the visitors regarding the ecology and the sustainable marine life.

There are three ecological zones in the underwater zoo. Rainforest, rocky shore and Living Ocean are the three amazing ecological zones that entices the visitors and tourists alike. Penguins, Seals, Crocodiles, Piranhas, Spider Crabs, Water Rats, Giant Catfish, Lizards, Tiger Fish, and Dart Frogs are the variety of aquatic animals that visitors can see in these three ecological zones.