Emmar Malls Group will inaugurate its mall - Dubai Mall- on 30 October 2008. The group claims that it will the largest mall in the region.
The Mall will cover 12 million sq ft of space, and is an integral part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development. It will feature1,200 retail outlets, two anchor department stores and more than 120 food and beverage outlets. Adjoining is The Address, Dubai Mall, a 5 star premium hotel with 250 rooms and 450 serviced apartments. 
It will also include an aquarium, which will feature 33,000 aquatic animals and representing over 85 different marine species along with an olympic size ice rink. Shoppers will also find, the regions first SEGA indoor theme park, KidZania, a unique 80,000 sq ft children’s ‘edu-tainment’ concept and a 22-screen Cineplex.
The Dubai Mall is expecting some 30 million customers in the very first year, making it one of the most popular local and tourist attractions.
Monday, August 4, 2008
The Dubai Mall
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
$80,000 Arowana Aquarium Fish
Yesterday, some of you, reading our post on NYC aquariums, were probably wondering how come a simple fish can be as expensive as a luxury car. Here is the answer !
The fish that was getting all the attention at Aquarama 2007, and is considered by some to be the most expensive aquarium fish in the world, is a 15" platinum arowana .This particular aquatic vertebrate is owned by Aro Dynasty, a Dragon fish breeder based out of Singapore.
Its white coloration is an exceedingly rare mutation of the rather common arowana. Arowanas are not usually so pricey, but this platinum-colored mutation is unique in its own way. This fish is of the species Osteoglossum that are mostly found in South America. 
The fish measures around 40cm/15" in length, and looks stunning. It is, however, not entirely perfect because It does have one minor flaw. The fish’s right eye is starting to look downwards. This is a common problem with arowanas and in fact many keepers are paying for cosmetic surgery for their prized arowanas.
It was recently offered for sale to prospective buyers by a UK arowana importer for more than £200,000 ($300,000). However, Aro Dynasty told Practical Fishkeeping Online that the fish is now "off the market." It confirmed that it turned down S$80,000 for the fish a few years ago.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Luxury aquarium : hand-pick your exotic fish and take it home
NYC-based Okeanos Aquascaping, is an international custom aquarium and pond company specializing in the integration of cutting edge designs, hand-picked exotic fish, coral and other livestock, brilliant colors, and mesmerizing effects.
Sure, you could go to a beach or an aquarium anytime to see exotic aquatic life. But you guys deserve the finest luxuries in life, right ? So why not take a trip or build a customized aquarium in your home?
Okeanos is now offering five-star experiential vacations where customers can travel with Okeanos' staff around the world to see exotic fish, coral and other livestock in its natural habitats.
The client will have the opportunity to pick out the fish, coral and livestock that he/she wishes, and Okeanos will replicate the environment in the customer's location of choice.
That sounds very “luxury” though… but a bit selfish too (bad joke…time to sleep). Although fish must not really suffer in such big aquariums, I just hope I’m not actually doing publicity for a company which brings back some endangered species home! And unfortunately at $100,000 each, I guess we cannot find this kind of fish everywhere…
Though, if customers get bored with their luxury fish, they can still turn them into the world’s most expensive sushis, we will be glad to feature them once again on Luxuo ^_^
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Moody Aquarium Sink
Moody is not only a simple washbasin, but also an aquarium for goldfish, a Zen garden or a simple pebble river bed or whatever you would like it to be. It is completely watertight with a sand bed for fish, and provides the necessary lighting for maintaining your fish in healthy conditions.
A powerhead is also provided to ensure water circulation, oxygenation and filtration. There are two openings, one on each side of the basin, closed by soap dishes to access the crystal top for cleaning purposes or changing arrangement. (they've even tested it to make sure that the fish won't die if you fill the sink with hot water!)
The washbasin is mounted on a chrome finish brass stand provided with a convenient front towel rail.
Moody is definitely a beautiful concept that will transform your bathroom to whatever you would like it to be (till you see the algae starts growing o_O) !
It might even get your kids to wash their hands and brush their teeth more often !
Distributed by Italbrass. Priced from $4495.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Aqua Forest Aquariums are Gorgeous!
AFA (Aqua Forest Aquarium) is the first aquarium store in US dedicated to Nature Aquarium Style concept. They have the largest selection of aquatic plants in the San Francisco Bay Area, excellent selection of fresh water tropical fish, and carries full line aquarium supplies. Whether or not you are a hobbyist, come visit their store to enjoy yourself with their 6 nature aquarium display tanks and discover the limitless world of Nature Aquarium.
Via adana and apartmenttherapyFriday, March 14, 2008
Luxury toilet built into aquarium
When nature calls at the beachside Mumin Papa Cafe in the city of Akashi (Hyogo prefecture), patrons have the luxury of using an underwater restroom built into the side of a giant aquarium filled with exotic fish and a sea turtle that likes to watch. According to the cafe owner, the 30-million-yen ($270,000) sub-aquatic restroom is designed to recreate the pleasant sensation of relieving yourself while swimming in the ocean. Unfortunately for male patrons, however, the submerged toilet is for women only. When asked about the voyeuristic turtle, the owner admits it is male and a bit of a letch.
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