Dubai is known world over for its tall skyscrapers, and swanky shopping malls. It is also home to the Burj Khalifa, an architectural wonder in itself. Dubai Mall has been attracting visitors more than any other shopping destination in the world. Unique attranctions are the Dubai Mall Aquarium which can withstand the pressure of the ten million litres of water used in the aquatium, while offering a clear view to the visitors. The aquarium tank in itself is the largest in the world. Just outside the Dubai mall is the fountain. The choreographed fountain display, illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors is 275 m (902 ft) long and shoots water 70m into the air.
Here are few interesting facts about Dubai Mall
#1 The Dubai Mall Aquarium is home to 33,000 marine animals. It is also the world’s largest suspended aquarium.
#2 It is the largest mall in the world with a total area of 1,124,000 m².
#3 Dubai Mall is equipped with a parking facility to park 14,000 cars.
#4 Reel Cinemas of Dubai are among the largest cinema screens in the world. Their flagship 22-screen cinemas is located in the Dubai mall.
#5 Dubai Mall is home to 1200 shops.
#6 Total Gross Leasable Area(GLA) is about 3.8 million sq.ft.
#7 Dubai Mall is the most visited shopping destinations of 2013 with an annual visitors of 75 million.
#8 The aquarium’s acrylic panel holds the Guinness World Record for the largest of its kind weighing more than 2, 45,000 kilograms.
#9 Dubai Mall boasts of a 250 room luxury hotel , SEGA Indoor theme park,Olympic sized Dubai Ice Rink and over 120 restaurants.
#10 Candylicious , the largest sweet shop in the world is inside Dubai Mall.
Have you been to this architectural and shopping wonder? Do you know any other facts about the magnificent Dubai Mall? Let us know in the comments.
