Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre Sets Guinness Record for 'World's Largest
Acrylic Panel' at The Dubai Mall
DUBAI, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre in The Dubai Mall, which opens on
November 4, 2008, has clinched the Guinness World Record for the 'World's
Largest Acrylic Panel'.
Measuring 32.88 metres wide x 8.3 metres high x 750 mm thick
and weighing 245,614 kg, the viewing panel at Dubai Aquarium surpasses the
current Guinness World Record holder, Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Japan, at
22.5 metres wide x 8.2 metres high and 600 mm thick.
The Dubai Aquarium viewing panel dimensions were set at the
limit of production abilities by major acrylic manufacturers when it was
commissioned. Thus, its Guinness World Record is set to stay until
industry-approved manufacturing capabilities are redrawn to enable the
production of bigger panels.
At 750 mm thick, the acrylic viewing panel is built to
withstand the enormous pressure of 10 million litres of water used in the
aquarium, but transparent to give visitors clear views of the 33,000 plus
marine animals on display.
Mr Yousif Al Ali, General Manager, The Dubai Mall said: "With
this achievement, we are highlighting the capabilities of Emaar and Dubai to
undertake and execute projects of global significance."
Mr John Pilley, Adjudicator, Guinness World Records said: "The
Dubai Mall joins Dubai's illustrious list of World Records with the 'Largest
Acrylic Panel', once again reiterating the can-do attitude of Dubai. This
exemplifies the dedication and passion that make some of our best records."
Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre is developed and operated by
Oceanis Australia Group. The Dubai Mall has adopted an International Standard
of Ethics and Animal Welfare Policy in its development and operation.
With a total internal floor area of 5.9 million sq ft, The
Dubai Mall has 3.77 million sq ft of gross leasable space and hosts over
1,200 retail outlets including two anchor department stores -Galeries
Lafayette and Bloomingdale's - and features over 160 food and beverage
options.
Other attractions include the Olympic-size Dubai Ice Rink; Fashion
Avenue, a 440,000 sq ft haute couture precinct; The Grove, an indoor-outdoor
themed streetscape; the region's first SEGA indoor theme park covering 76,000
sq ft; KidZania(R), an 80,000 sq ft children's 'edu-tainment' centre; and a
22-screen Cineplex, the largest in Dubai.
For further information:
Kelly Home / Roisin Lillis
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: +971-4-334-4550
E-mail: k.home@asdaa.com, r.lillis@asdaa.com
Source: Emaar Malls
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