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

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

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

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

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

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.