10 Interesting Facts About Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

By Nihan Ashraf 31/01/2023

The Dubai Mall Aquarium tank is the world's largest suspended aquarium. It can hold 10 million litres of water.

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Underwater Zo has about 140 aquatic species. The Dubai Aquarium has around 30,000 creatures from around the world.

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Tourists can see aquatic animals by cage diving. The Dubai Mall Aquarium's diving experience lets visitors glimpse sea creatures without getting close.

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Dubai Mall Aquarium's underwater tunnel is outstanding. A 48-meter underwater tube at the Dubai Mall Aquarium offers a 270-degree view.

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The Dubai Mall Aquarium's knowledgeable staff shares interesting facts & species information with guests.

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There are three ecological zones in the underwater zoo: the rainforest, the rocky shore, & the living ocean.

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The Dubai Mall Aquarium's behind-the-scenes tour is a unique way to see how much care & concern are put into protecting the aquatic creatures that live there.

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At the Dubai Mall Aquarium, people can ride in a glass-bottom boat through the aquarium for a unique experience.

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Divers who are brave and willing to try new things can dive among dangerous sharks and stingrays at the Dubai Mall Aquarium.

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School kids can learn about the ocean at the Dubai Mall Aquarium, which has its own ocean education program.

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