Nightlife of Aquariums

September 2014

Imagine dancing above the terrorising jaws of sharks with nothing but glass separating you and the danger that lies within. Or how about sipping Martinis while glowing, stinging jellyfish seemingly falling from the ceiling above… This all might sound terrifying but leave your fears behind you, as you are in safe hands and probably having one of the best nights in one of the most memorable locations in the world.

When developing night life concepts, interior designers are trying to embrace the most unique and aesthetically pleasing experiences possible. An aspect popular amongst designers and architects is the presentation of a real sense of movement and creating something striking that will bring a place to life. The inclusion of custom made fish tanks can create that “wow” factor in a commercial space. Mixed with the latest technology, dazzling lighting and exceptional aquatic life and aquascaping, commercial aquariums truly enhance a space and can make it a “must go” location.

Some of the top bars in the world located in New York, London, Las Vegas, Shanghai, Dubai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and other cities have incorporated custom made fish tanks into their interior design.  Whether in walls, dance floors, ceilings or bar tops fish tanks are becoming installed in unique ways and in many different styles to create ‘out of this world’ interior spaces with ambience, excitement, wonder and amazement for all who go there to experience.

Located on the top floor of a skyscraper in Shanghai is one of the city’s most exclusive clubs, M1NT Club. With stunning views and luxurious interiors, it is also home to a breath-taking saltwater custom made aquarium glowing from the walls occupied with a variety of aquatic life, from sharks to small tropical fish.

In downtown Hong Kong, the stylish Bloop Shisha Lounge is hypnotic and distractive with a custom tank installation that adds a whole other dimension to the bar.  Five black-tipped sharks and stingrays can be seen dominating your senses in the eight meter aquarium.

In Tokyo, you can find Luxis, a luxurious “aqua bar and restaurant” with an enormous custom aquarium in which you can see sharks and sea turtles.

If sharks are not to your liking, though, located in the heart of Los Angeles there is Crustacean Restaurant.  Here guests can enjoy a quiet, elegant dinner while just below their feet is a winding glass-covered aquarium filled with Koi fish.

If you are in the mood for something more exotic, then head over to Chaobaby, a restaurant located in Sheffield, UK; where you can admire the largest privately owned jellyfish tank in the world.  This unique feature of the restaurant was designed and installed by the team at Aquarium Architecture.

When you enter Shanghai’s Sun with Aqua bar, you feel as though you are actually inside an aquarium, wining and dining within a large, real life 11 metre fish bowl.  Greeting you from above, the beautiful tropical fish and sharks elegantly wander as you relax amongst the exquisite, romantic atmosphere.

Or maybe you want to spend a glamorous night dining next to a huge floor to ceiling aquarium filled with a variety of numerous aquatic species at Dubai’s exclusive Culinary Flight at Burj Al Arab Hotel Restaurant.

Whether you are looking for a fun night out or a romantic dinner, look for a location that houses a custom made aquarium and you will sure have an unforgettable experience.