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Gallery: Bahrain’s new underwater attraction
The 70m-long decommissioned Boeing 747 aircraft will become the centrepiece for Dive Bahrain, which will be the kingdom’s new underwater theme park set to open in August.
Underwater dive site spanning an area of 100,000 s qm which would make it the largest underwater dive park in the world
The diver site will feature the 70-metre long 747, the largest aircraft ever to be submerged
Underwater theme park set to open in August
Eco-friendly project in co-operation with the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) and the private sector
Other features will include a submerged replica of a traditional Bahraini pearl merchant’s house, artificial coral reefs and other sculptures that have been placed underwater as a safe haven for coral growth and as a habitat for marine animals
The decommissioned Boeing 747 aircraft was bought from the United Arab Emirates for $100,000
Submerged 20 metres below the surface
The aircraft has been modified to meet all environmental standards and will be anchored to the seabed to prevent it from moving around in strong currents
Settling in nicely to her new home and looking forward to welcoming you in August
