Aquarium Atlantis


Aquarium in the hotel Atlantis, called Lost Chambers, is a unique project of a mysterious underwater kingdom, in which more than 65 thousand inhabitants of the sea depths are gathered. This is a visiting card not only of the same hotel, but also all of Dubai . Excursion to the Aquarium Atlantis is an unforgettable adventure in the sea for the whole family.

Location:

Aquarium Atlantis is located in the left wing of the Atlantis The Palm hotel on the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah in the Persian Gulf, in Dubai.

History of creation

The name of the aquarium The Lost Chambers in translation means "Lost World". At the heart of the idea is the idea of ​​the embodiment of an ancient mysterious civilization, sunk in the ocean waters of Atlantis. 11 million liters of water were used for the construction of the unique container of the sea depths. The aquarium is attended daily by 165 different specialists, including aquarists, biologists, veterinarians, etc. Today the Atlantis Aquarium is one of the most popular places for families with children in Dubai.

What is interesting about the aquarium?

Visiting the Atlantis Aquarium you will plunge into the atmosphere of the mysterious Atlantis, see its ruins and get acquainted with the richest underwater world (sharks, piranhas, lobsters, rays, crabs, sea urchins, stars, etc.). On the tour visitors will be led through glass tunnels and labyrinths of a lost civilization, tell amazing facts about the life of some marine animals and fish. Some of them can even be touched, including turtles, crabs, starfish.

Aquarium Expositions

All underwater flora and fauna of the Atlantis Aquarium in Dubai is located in a glass tunnel, which includes 10 pavilions. In the lost civilization recreated here are 20 exposures of marine inhabitants, including a special reservoir in which the starfish and sea cucumber live. Through the glass walls of the aquarium, viewers can watch an amazing underwater world, view the ruins of ancient streets, wreckage wrecks, parts of weapons and even the government throne.

An excursion to the Aquarium Atlantis begins with a visit to the lobby. The height of the dome is 18 m. There are eight frescoes of the master Albino Gonzalez telling about the Atlantean civilization.

Next, you descend the wide staircase to the Poseidon's Court. From here you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of most of the exposition.

The entire Atlantis aquarium can be divided into 2 large parts:

  1. The Ambassador Lagoon. In translation means "Lagoon of the Ambassador". It is a large and long (10 m long) panorama of the underwater world, located in the central part of Atlantis. The main attraction of the whole aquarium is the Shark Lagoon, reaching 6 m in height, which is home to sharks and rays. The local collection of stingrays is very impressive, so many varieties can rarely be found in one place.
  2. The Lost Chambers. This part of the aquarium represents several passes with small reservoirs. They live a variety of tropical fish and other marine life. Some animals are allowed to feed, with some they give the opportunity to swim (both for a fee).

Also on the territory of the aquarium is the Fish Hospital Center. In it are newborns of young marine inhabitants, who are taught to adapt to life in the aquarium. Here you will be told about caring for them.

When and what to see?

In the Aquarium Atlantis in Dubai, at 10:30 and 15:30 every day show aquatheaters, in which professionals are taking part in diving . On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 and 15:20 you can watch the feeding of the fish in the lagoon of the Ambassador.

Aquarium tours, called Behind The Scenes, are held on Friday and Saturday - from 10:00 to 20:00, on the remaining days - from 13:00 to 19:00. They can learn in detail about the mysteries of the sea depths and their inhabitants, as well as the treatment of fish and water purification systems.

Those who wish can swim with dolphins, but it is better to reserve seats for this event in advance.

In addition, in the aquapark next to the aquarium you can make exciting jumps with the help of a special catapult, ride on the slides and water attractions. Visiting the water park for residents of the resort is free of charge.

How to get there?

To visit the aquarium of the Atlantis hotel on the resort island of Palm Jumeirah, you need to travel by monorail to the terminal station Atlantis (its full name is Palm Atlantis Monorail Station).