DUBAI – Atlantis, The Palm celebrates all things Indian on Friday, 7 September between 10am and 8pm with a special Indian-themed Family Fun Day at The Lost Chambers. Children enter free with each paying adult and guests can try traditional Indian sweets, hear Indian folklore, crafts and meet Indian marine species such as the rare and mysterious Giant Devil Catfish which is native to the Indian Great Kali River. The Giant Devil Catfish is by far the most notorious inhabitant of The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Named for its size, prehistoric shaped body and mouth full of jagged teeth, this fish's vicious, carnivorous nature and the rumours that it snatches unwary river bathers in India, has made headlines around the world. At Atlantis however, the resident catfish is well fed on a diet of carp, koi, milkfish, squid and shrimp and can grow up to 6 foot or 2 metres in length and over 150lbs or 200kgs. Other exciting activities at The Lost Chambers Indian Family Fun Day include a colouring competition, Taj Mahal mural, children's treasure hunt, informative talks on the special Indian inhabitants of The Lost Chambers Aquarium and the opportunity to meet the Atlantis Scuba Divers. Guests can also try traditional Indian cuisine at nearby Kaleidoscope restaurant, which will be serving up its famous Friday buffet lunch for AED 175 per person which includes offerings of Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, Pulao, Prawn Biriyani, Fish Tikka, Tangri Kebab, Dal Tadka, Paneer Makhni, Roti, Aloo Gobi, Chenna Pindi, Vegetable Pakora, Tandoori Mushroom, Raita and Poppadums served with a variety of chutneys and pickles. The Lost Chambers has delighted guests with unusual salt and fresh water attractions and an amazing aquatic eco-system never before seen in the Middle East. The open-air marine habitat is the focal point of Atlantis, Dubai's first truly integrated entertainment destination resort. Resort guests, visitors to Dubai and residents of the Emirates can enjoy and explore an extensive collection of exhibits, pools, lagoons and underwater ruins showcasing an impressive variety of marine life including sharks, eels, rays, piranhas, hundreds of exotic and tropical fish. Throughout the expansive 46 hectare resort, 42 million litres of salt water are home to more than 65,000 fish and sea creatures representing over 250 species. Second only to Mother Nature, this harmony of marine life is managed by a team of more than 165 full-time Marine Animal Specialists. The veterinarians, biologists, aquarists, divers, laboratory mangers, food technicians, mechanics and directors who tend to this delicate eco-system on a 24-hour basis, have over 200 years' experience from world-renowned marine institutes and facilities in Europe, India, South Africa, Philippines, The Bahamas and the United States. Resort guests have unlimited complimentary access to The Lost Chambers and day visitors to Atlantis, The Palm can also enjoy the magical wonders at The Lost Chambers for AED 100 per adult and AED 70 for children between the ages of 3-11 years, with complimentary access for children younger than 3 years and special UAE resident rates of AED 75 for adults and AED 50 for children. Myth Tours are every hour from 10am-8pm weekends and 1pm-7pm on weekdays at The Lost Chambers in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to book their tickets to The Lost Chambers in advance by visiting The Lost Chambers ticketing area or by calling +971 4 426 1030. At The Ambassador Lagoon, guests look through a 10 square metre viewing panel directly into an 11 million litre marine habitat and underwater exhibit – home to the sunken streets and boulevards of the mythical lost world of Atlantis. Here, guests stand in awe as they watch the sea life live peacefully amidst lost relics. This habitat focuses on marine life found in the local waters of the Arabian Gulf, including Golden Trevallys, Cobias, Crescent Angelfish and a variety of sharks and rays. The discovery continues as guests travel through the mazes of underground tunnels and passageways of The Lost Chambers Aquarium, bringing them into close contact with the myth and the advanced inventions of the ancient Atlanteans. Along the way, touch tanks filled with starfish and pencil urchins, both found in local Arabian waters, and horse shoe crabs, armoured living fossils, allow guests to touch, feel and interact with sea life. Special exhibits are dedicated to different sea creatures, such as the delicate Moon Jellyfish, busy lobster, colourful coral reef eco-systems, flesh eating piranhas, and glittery anchovies – each fascinating to watch and with a story to tell. Guests at Atlantis, The Palm can explore The Lost Chambers on their own or choose to interact with a ‘Navigator', who shares educational facts and details on the mythical elements of Atlantis (how man and marine life first connected) and the Atlantis family of marine inhabitants.
