Sony’s Xperia Aquatech, world’s first underwater store, opens in Dubai — in pictures

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  Sony has launched eight Xperia models in the region, the latest being Xperia Z3 Dual and Z3 Compact. It also launched Xperia M2 Aqua, dubbed as the world’s most waterproof phone. Christopher Pike / The National

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  Journalists receive instructions before being diving at Sony’s Xperia Aquatech Store. Christopher Pike / The National

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  Journalists board the water taxi to Sony’s Xperia Aquatech Store. Christopher Pike / The National

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  Sony’s Xperia Aquatech Store, the world’s first underwater store, is at The World Islands off the coast of the Dubai. Christopher Pike / The National

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  An RTA water taxi driver transports journalists to Sony’s Xperia Aquatech Store. Christopher Pike / The National

The Japanese electronics giant Sony on Thursday opened Xperia Aquatech Store, the world’s first underwater store, at The World Islands off the coast of the Dubai.