Once a fertile oasis with a vast expanse of desert lands and ocean waters on the other side, the city of Dubai had now indeed flourished to a Tourist hub with diverse possibilities. Even, the geographical location of Dubai is very much apt for all sorts of marine activities to be engaged in. Similarly, the marine life of one of the largest cities of Arab World is blessed with rich diversity. In the sea of the proximity of Dubai live Dugongs, Intertidal, Khor Kalba, Demersal, Shallows and yet another enormous shoal of fishes. They can best be viewed from the massive aquariums of Dubai that you might have never seen before. Even the natural water bodies of the place are diverse in its ways. Soon yet another underwater park, named Pearl of Dubai is under the process of construction.
The following are some of the reason that says much about why Dubai is quite rightly boasted off indeed as an Underwater Marvel.
Dubai Aquarium &Underwater Zoo
One of the must-visit locations once tour this Arab city could be the Dubai Aquarium. The 10 million litre tank is home to a larger population of aquatic animals ranging of over 140 species including rays and sharks. When viewing from any glass boat ride, you would never feel that you are sailing across a man-made structure all made of glass and water. Moreover, that is not going to resemble the aquarium of the Tetra Aquarium of Coimbatore, in any case. You may even sea-walk through the waters of this aquarium situated in the base floor on the world’s largest Shopping Mall. Furthermore, on exclusive packages, tourist may even take a course of Scuba diving at this underwater zoo.
Atlantis the Palm
Most perfectly located in the magnificent man-made island of Palm Jumeirah, the luxury hotel of Atlantis the Palm offers you to stay and dine in the mesmerizing theme of underwater sea. Waking up from the bedroom with seawater ceiling is like no other that you can experience anywhere else. Even the wall of this 5-star accommodation is oceanic with its floor to ceiling height. You would feel that you are indeed living underwater just like any underwater creatures. Apart from that, tourists may even take a closer at Dolphins in the Dolphin Bay of Atlantis. Kids may entertain themselves by playing around with Sea Lion or by dropping in Adventure Waterpark.
Lost Chambers Aquarium & Ambassador Lagoon
Being the largest open-air aquarium in the Persian Gulf countries, the Lost Chambers Aquarium dwells around 65,000 marine lives. While touring these spectacular locations in Dubai, you may go directly to the Ambassador without dropping into the Lost Chamber Aquarium, so that you may avail cheap fees structure. Further Aquatrek adventure can be checked out by those daring kids if they had completed 6 years of age. To feel most close to the marine nature, you may directly feed sharks and rays in the waters in the Predator Dive packages. If you were lucky enough to stop over on any special day, you may get a beautiful opportunity to get a glimpse of the Mermaid Show. Besides all these the myth of the ruined Atlantis and its marine life can be analysed from special tours conducted here.
Turtle Rehabilitation Project of Dubai
The city dwellers of Dubai are way more concerned of the diminishing population local species, which soon would have got endangered from their seas. Through the project of Turtle Rehabilitation in Dubai, they release numerous turtles into the pools of Mina A’Salam. Such an eco-friendly thought was put forward by Burj Al Ara and Mina A’Salam with the backing of the office of Emirates Wildlife Protection. Moreover, they research about their living conditions and cause for their extinction by tracking some of those released turtles. Visits to such pools are open to the tourists during the winter season on some selected days. Once stopping over at the pools you will know more about the migration modes of the turtles and other issues while they are in their marine environment.
Al Mahara
Dining at a table in the backdrop of the gliding turtles and swimming fishes in their natural habitat could be a special moment that you have never experienced before. One such wonderful chance can be availed by the tourist visiting the beautiful eatery of Al Mahara, which is operated by Chef Nathan Outlaw of Michelin. Though the whole idea sounds expensive, this could be once in a lifetime experience for anyone on a budget trip. While dining at the restaurant, you may gaze at the immense aquarium of Burj Al Arab that houses a popular shark that had virgin births. At times, People do visit the restaurant solely for catching a glimpse of the shark. Moreover, Seafoods of varied sorts ranging from Oysters to Crabs are made available to the public in the restaurant.
Water Activities
The water activities that can be indulged in the vibrant city of Dubai are quite many. As mentioned before, the pristine deep waters of Dubai is the sole reason for making them popular in these activities. You may go for Scuba diving deep into the sea, do Snorkelling and just swim across the ocean waters. The beaches of Dubai can be explored more once you equipped with all sort of underwater apparatus along with the directions of certified instructors. Emirates of Fujairah could be one of the best spots to undertake such daring water activities in Dubai, besides the charming Snoopy Island and Dibba Rock. However, when you are planning to dive in the deep sea, try to get the assistance of the best PADI certified instructors.
All these above mentioned underwater quests can be experienced only once you are well aware of the varied kinds of programme organized on different locations of the same city. Abled tour companies such as Dubai Tour Trawell would make your mission of exploring the underwater adventures easier. They could help you around getting the best scuba facilities to provide you comfort on every aspect and ensure hassle-free trips. Additionally, would inform you about the specific details on its time and location in the most presentable way, so that you plan your trip accordingly.