The Aquarium and Under Water Zoo at The Dubai Mall

A must see if you go to Dubai is the mall, not just for the shopping and food, but even if you spent two days there you could not see all the attractions. So, I guess I will have to go back!

While there I did go to the Aquarium and Under Water Zoo - displaying marvels of the ocean and a diverse collection of marine life from all over the world. The Aquarium has more than 33,000 living animals, more than 85 species including over 400 sharks and rays.  Surrounded by  10 million liters of water or a little over 2.6 million gallons of water - you will walk through the 270 degree acrylic tunnel for incredible close-encounter experiences with the most fascinating underwater animals I have ever seen, at least this close up.  A special lighting system they call "lunar-cyclic"  changes the ambience of the tanks depending on the time of day. I just walked around taking in everything and mesmerized and  in awe of it's beauty and serenity.

This is the "lunar-cyclic" lighting  mentioned - really incredible.  

You can go in a cage among the sharks and other sea life
if you choose.  Not this trip, staying dry for the time being. 

I like this picture because it's a
school of fish.   :-)

A sting ray up close.

Kristen in the 270* acrylic tunnel!

Tourist that got too close to the tank of piranha's.  OUCH!

Great signs of information everywhere to know
what you're looking at, but learn about it also. 

I got my eye on you lady!

The warning above this acrylic target is
"watch out" as it's a spitting fish.
FYI: When he misses target, he gets YOU!
Very GROSS!

Hammer Head Shark....

In this section the Aquarium is below you and you walk over it.
Yes, they are cute sandals too! 

Kristen in the bubble!

Isn't this amazing?  So vibrant and engaging. 

Me in the bubble playing with the fish!

Jelly fish....

Jelly fish.....looks like an alien. 

Kristen playing with the penguins....she got them to dance. 

Part of the Rain Forest section....DO NOT LIKE!

Kristen and Karen in the bubble!

Looks like a great Halloween decoration!

Three Words:  Kid at Heart!