Joanna James
The second largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall is spread over four floors and is home to over 1200 shops – which are visited by more than 54 million visitors every year! The best part of the mall is that it's not all about shopping and retail therapy! There is plenty to do here – read on for a curated list!
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is genuinely spellbinding and is home to marine animals of more than 14 species including a large number of tiger sharks. The gigantic 11-meter-tall aquarium holds 33000 litres of water which happens to be the largest hanging aquarium in the world. Visitors can walk through 48 meters long tunnel looking at the base of the aquarium filled with abundant marine life – offering great scope for photography. After taking in the aquarium, make your way to the second level to take in the underwater zoo. Here you can experience the living ocean, rainforest, and rocky shore. Consider visiting this attraction either during the early morning or late evening. The Dubai Mall can be reached easily from Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai hotels the likes of Avani Ibn Battuta Hotel with ease.
Attracting large-scale tourists every day, the Dubai Fountain is one of Dubai’s most popular attractions. Come dusk, the fountain comes alive with 6600 lights and 50 coloured projectors. While daytime shows take place during the day, the frequency in the evening increases, with a full five-minute show happening every 30 minutes until midnight. The shows are a spectacular combination of contemporary and Arabic music accompanied by colours and lights that convey messages.
A true haven for thrill seekers, Play DXB happens to be the world’s largest indoor virtual reality zone – offering one of the best experiences for die-hard techies out there. The space brings together trampolines, old-school arcade games, inflatable playgrounds, and ultra-modern high-end VR games all under one roof with something for every adult and child. Here one can enjoy single-player gamer or multiplayer activities with friends and family. Most activities offered here are accessible except for a few which have a height and age restriction based on the intensity.
Dubai Mall is home to the largest indoor snow park which is in turn home an Olympic-sized ice-skating rink and is perfect to escape the sweltering hot weather of Dubai. Here both adults and children alike can sign up for ice skating lessons. Entry tickets include ice skating and protective clothing for the cold. Apart from the ice-skating rink, one can enjoy a range of thrilling activities at the snow park such as skiing, tobogganing and twin-track bobsledding.
Consider yourself to be a movie buff? Then watching a movie at Dubai Mall’s Reel Cinema is an absolute must. The experience promises to be one of ultimate luxury, comfort, and convenience along with 5-star delicacies served to you by your very own personal butler who will be on call throughout the movie.
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