The new aquarium showcases over 2,700 fish in the Middle East’s first and largest mall-based aquarium.
The cylindrical aquarium marries retail, entertainment and education. It stretches over four floors of Mall of Dilmunia, allowing visitors to both watch and interact with marine life, either as a stand-alone activity or combined with shopping or dining.
The aquarium contains around 700,000 litres of seawater; it’s 17 metres deep and has a diameter of seven metres. At present it features over 2,700 creatures from 85 species, including sharks and rays. However the number will increase over the next few years to over 4,000.
Bahrain Aquarium is more than a backdrop for the mall’s activities. Educational tours and classes will be offered, giving an insight into the ecosystems and marine life of Bahrain. On the second floor of the mall, visitors will be able to feed and touch some of the fish. Certified divers will also have the opportunity to explore the cylindrical tank from the inside.
“We are thrilled to be launching soon a diverse mix of exhilarating activities for aqua lovers in the kingdom,” said Rebecca Charlotte Arnold, Deputy CEO of Mall of Dilmunia. “Mall of Dilmunia is confident that Bahrain Aquarium will give people the opportunity to engage in a range of activities which will be fun, interactive, and educational.”
