The Aquarium at Dubai Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (opens in new tab)

If you ever find yourself needing a break from shopping, Dubai Mall offers a casual alternative: a 10-million-liter ocean dropped right next to the Cheesecake Factory restaurant. The Dubai Aquarium's centerpiece is a massive suspended tank where hundreds of sharks and rays glide past shoppers. The real magic happens inside the 48-meter transparent adventure, offering a 270-degree acrylic walkthrough from 11 metres below the surface. Walking through it feels like a slow-motion stroll across th...