I decided to break my journey in Dubai and took a later connection for the flight back to Malaysia to meet some friends who are currently working there. Though I have been to Dubai and Abu Dhabi for more than 15 times over the last 10 years, I’m still amazed at the pace of development taking place in those two cities. The landscape of Dubai has totally changed with new skyscrapers mushrooming all over the cities. The city seems to be continuously under construction. All the Emirates are trying to out-do each other in efforts towards diversifying their economic activities though all seems to be focusing on tourism. During this brief stopover, I took the opportunity to visit the Dubai Mall and the Aquarium as well as the newly launched Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Walk.
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Tagged as the largest mall in the region, the Dubai Mall located in the Burj Dubai District has more than 1,200 stores built over 5,900 million sg.ft. It caters to the need of everyone from the young to the old offering everything that one could think of. It’s a matter of whether one could afford them. It is similar to what one could also get from other malls throughout the world, including those in Dubai itself. But what make Dubai Mall different from the others are the recreational facilities available such as the skating rink and of course the key centerpiece which is the Aquarium. It is one of the of the largest tanks in the world at 51m x 20m x 11m and featuring the world’s largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high. Over time, Dubai Aquarium is expected to have more than 33,000 living animals, representing more than 85 species including over 400 sharks and rays combined.
Dubai Aquarium's 270-degree glass walkthrough tunnel makes for incredible close-encounter experiences with some of the most fascinating underwater animals on the planet. A special 'lunar-cyclic' lighting system will change the ambience of the tank depending on the time of day.
Other attractions include a state-of-the-art discovery centre whereby both children and adults can enhance their knowledge about the aquatic world through a selection of books, audio-visual presentations and exhibits. In close vicinity will be a souvenir shop offering exciting mementos and gifts.
Dubai Aquarium's 270-degree glass walkthrough tunnel makes for incredible close-encounter experiences with some of the most fascinating underwater animals on the planet. A special 'lunar-cyclic' lighting system will change the ambience of the tank depending on the time of day.
Other attractions include a state-of-the-art discovery centre whereby both children and adults can enhance their knowledge about the aquatic world through a selection of books, audio-visual presentations and exhibits. In close vicinity will be a souvenir shop offering exciting mementos and gifts.
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