Stingrays swim in the Dubai aquarium in the Dubai Mall, which covers the area of 50 soccer pitches, November 4, 2008. The Dubai Mall, which officially opened today, includes the aquarium, one of the world's largest, an Olympic-sized ice rink, a gold souq and shops covering 5.9 million sq ft. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

Stingrays swim in the Dubai aquarium in the Dubai Mall, which covers the area of 50 soccer pitches, November 4, 2008. The Dubai Mall, which officially opened today, includes the aquarium, one of the world's largest, an Olympic-sized ice rink, a gold souq and shops covering 5.9 million sq ft.

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