A leak in Dubai Mall's massive aquarium Thursday led to shoppers being evacuated from the center and boutiques closed around the major attraction in the once booming Gulf emirate, witnesses said.

Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping centers and a symbol of Dubai's grandeur, was partly closed on Thursday after an aquarium containing thousands of fish and sea animals started ...

Witnesses say a large part of the Middle East's biggest shopping mall has been shut as maintenance crews scramble to contain a leak at the massive, shark-filled aquarium there.

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of jellyfish at the Dubai Mall Aquarium! These graceful creatures captivate with their hypnotic movements, creating a serene and enchanting underwater ...

With Dubai Aquarium & Discovery Centre, The Dubai Mall is unveiling the marvels of the ocean floor to Dubai. Featuring the world's largest viewing panel and a 270-degree walkthrough tunnel, the Dubai ...

Dubai Mall aquarium springs a leakWhen you’re shopping for a pair of Seven jeans or ankle boots, you don’t expect to be met by a flood of saltwater and the imminent prospect of sharks. But ...

The aquarium contains 2.6 million gallons (10 million liters) of water, and measures 164 feet (50 meters) across and 36 feet (11 meters) high. It boasts the world’s largest acrylic viewing panel.

The breach in the 2.6 million gallon tank at the Dubai Mall, open little more than a year, was quickly plugged and caused no harm to the 33,000 fish inside, according to mall owner Emaar Properties.

Like every major project in the United Arab Emirates built on oil proceeds, the Dubai Mall’s aquarium is one of the largest in the world, holding thousands of fish and sea mammals.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Water gushed from a leak in a shark-filled aquarium in a ritzy Dubai mall on Thursday, sending startled shoppers scattering and shutting down nearby shops in one of ...