Large parts of Dubai Mall closed following aquarium leak

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A large part of the Middle East's biggest shopping mall has been shut on Thursday as maintenance crews were busy to contain a leak at the massive, shark-filled aquarium there. “A leakage was noticed at one of the panel joints of the Dubai Aquarium at The Dubai Mall and was immediately fixed by the aquarium’s maintenance team," a spokesman for Dubai Mall said. “The leakage did not impact the aquarium environment or the safety of the aquatic animals.

“The Dubai Aquarium works with international experts in aquarium management and upholds the highest safety standards in its management.”

Witnesses said a large part of the area around the aquarium which is located in Dubai Mall have been cordoned off. An employee at the ticket office says the aquarium has been shut for the day as maintenance crews work.

Dubai Aquarium is one of the of the largest tanks in the world at 51m x 20m x 11m and featuring the world’s largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high.