The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a major attraction located in The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping centers. It offers an immersive and educational experience that showcases a diverse array of marine life
Here’s what you can expect:
Dubai Aquarium
1. Main Features: The centrepiece of the Dubai Aquarium is its massive 10-million-liter tank, which is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. The tank houses thousands of aquatic animals, including sharks, rays, and various fish species.
2. Aquarium Tunnel: Visitors can walk through a 48-meter-long underwater tunnel that provides a 270-degree panoramic view of the tank. This tunnel allows you to experience the sensation of being surrounded by marine life.
3. Glass Bottom Boat Tours: For a unique perspective, you can take a glass-bottom boat ride over the aquarium tank, offering views of the aquatic creatures swimming beneath you.
Underwater Zoo
1. Exhibits: Located on the level above the aquarium, the Underwater Zoo features various themed zones. These include:
- The Rainforest: Showcasing species like tree frogs, penguins, and a variety of exotic birds and reptiles.
- The Desert: Home to desert-dwelling creatures such as sand boas and scorpions.
- The Ocean: Highlighting larger sea creatures including giant crocodiles and various species of fish.
2. Interactive Experiences: The zoo offers interactive experiences such as touch pools where visitors can gently handle marine animals like starfish and sea urchins.
3. Educational Talks: Throughout the day, there are educational talks and feeding sessions that provide insights into the behaviour and conservation of the animals on display.
Additional Information
1. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the venue or online. They often come in various packages, allowing access to different parts of the attraction, including combined tickets for both the aquarium and the underwater zoo.
2. Dining and Shopping: The Dubai Mall has numerous dining options and shops, making it easy to enjoy a meal or shop before or after your visit to the aquarium and zoo.
3. Accessibility: The attraction is family-friendly and accessible to visitors of all ages, with facilities and services designed to accommodate diverse needs.
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offers a fascinating glimpse into marine and aquatic life, making it a must-visit for those interested in oceanography, wildlife, or simply looking for a unique and engaging experience in Dubai.
Access to Aquarium Tunnel
Access to Underwater Zoo
Access to Penguin Cove
Guided Behind-the-Scenes tour
Interactive Platform
Glass-bottom boat tour
Fish feeding (subject to availability)
AED 20 F&B voucher at 'Aquarium Cafe'
AED 20 voucher at Aquarium retail shop
Get ready for a day of underwater fun with your tickets to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. With so many things to explore, you'll never run out of things to do!
Journey through an underwater wonderland with nearly 33,000 fish, sharks, rays, and other sea critters for you to meet. Start with the walk-through glass tunnel as you are whisked away on a watery adventure.
Take a closer look at the kaleidoscopic colors and textures of marine life from a glass bottom boat – piranhas, sting rays, jellyfish, and sharks roam nearly 10 million liters of water within the Dubai Aquarium.
Your Dubai Aquarium tickets include a visit to the Underwater Zoo, so say hello to the penguins, otters, and crocodiles that live in different aquatic ecosystems from around the world.
Step inside the Submersible Simulator for a virtual adventure among dugongs and whale sharks, and then stick around for a live feeding of the sharks and rays as an Aquarium Educator shares amazing animal facts with you!
Enter the Dubai Aquarium via the Dubai Mall, Lower Ground Level (LG)
Show your smartphone ticket at the ticket desk to swap for a physical ticket
Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
