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 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 ...

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.

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.

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’s aquarium was designed to hold 33,000 living creatures, representing more than 85 species including over 400 sharks and rays combined, according to the mall’s website.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.