Thrilling aquatic attractions to be centrepiece to 'The Dubai Mall experience'
Dubai, August 18, 2004: Spectacular views and a line-up of unique aquatic attractions are in store for visitors to The Dubai Mall Aquarium, which will be the world's largest indoor marine mammal pavilion.
The sheer size and magnitude of the aquatic offering will be a fitting complement to the world's largest shopping mall by Emaar, which is part of the company's prestigious Burj Dubai District which will boast The Burj Dubai, the tallest residential building in the world.
Said Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Executive Director, Retail, Emaar: "The aquarium will be an integral part of The Dubai Mall's diverse entertainment portfolio and is bound to impress visitors with the grand scale of its development. Designed to world-class standards, the aquarium will allow visitors to experience the exotic wonders of aquatic life first-hand through breathtaking views and a choice of leisure and dining activities."
Located strategically in the centre of the mall, the 50m long aquarium will be flanked by two glass tunnels at varying levels offering windows into the incredible diversity of marine life. Travelling through these, visitors will be treated to an exceptional underwater experience as they see eye-to-eye with sharks, stingrays and other species of fish in their natural habitat.
A host of cafes and fine dining restaurants surrounding the aquarium will offer visitors a choice to dine or relax and enjoy the fantastic views.
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.
"The aquarium will inspire wonder and appreciation of nature in our visitors. With its captivating views and multifarious attractions, The Aquarium is a must see for all age groups and will make one's visit to the Dubai Mall truly memorable, " Al Hashemi added.
The iconic Burj Dubai tower and The Dubai Mall are the imposing cornerstones of Emaar's 400-acre Burj Dubai District and potent symbols of the scale of Emaar's ambition to see Downtown Dubai take shape.
The District also includes The Boulevard a 3.5km stretch of exquisite architecture drawing on styles from around the world, The Residences' exclusive upscale apartments and the stylish antiquity of The Old Town.
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About Emaar Properties PJSC
Emaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. With an asset base of US$7.7 billion including the land bank, the Company's vision is 'Shaping the Future. Today' by focusing on innovation, meticulous planning and the continuous pursuit of excellence. The Company has witnessed tremendous growth since its inception in 1997 and boasts a rapidly growing tenant base.
Currently, it has several major real estate projects under various stages of development. These developments include Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Gazelle, Emirates Hills, The Views, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Hattan Homes, The Greens, EMAAR Towers and Residences at Burj Dubai. The company also owns and manages the Gold and Diamond Park, and has started construction on its most ambitious project to date, the Burj Dubai - the tallest skyscraper in the world.
While Emaar continues to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, it has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its 41,000 shareholders. In line with this corporate belief, Emaar also owns and manages four subsidiaries - Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking, Amlak Finance, UAE's first mortgage finance company, EMRILL, a joint venture with the UK-based Carillion which provides innovative property and facilities management services, and its technology and communications company, Sahm Technologies.
Emaar was recently selected for inclusion in the newly created Dow Jones Dubai International Financial Centre Arabia Titans Index. Emaar currently represents 5.7% of this index, which comprises 50 blue-chip companies located throughout the region.
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