Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo brings one of the city’s most impressive indoor wildlife experiences to Dubai Mall, featuring a 10-million-litre aquarium, a 48-metre tunnel, and more than 140 species. Visitors can see sharks, rays, penguins, King Croc, and other animals, then choose optional encounters or adventure experiences. Families, couples, and first-time visitors can enjoy it year-round, with standard visits typically taking around 1.5 to 2 hours.
Book your Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo experience with Captain Dunes for clear planning, reliable arrangements, and a smoother visit from arrival to entry. Our team helps you understand current timings, ticket options, included experiences, transfer choices, and how to combine the aquarium with nearby attractions such as Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. Whether you want a family outing or a deeper marine adventure, Captain Dunes makes booking simple so you can enjoy Dubai’s underwater world with confidence and less planning stress overall.
- Location: Inside Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai. The Aquarium is on the Ground Floor, while the Underwater Zoo is on Level 2.
- Operating Hours: Currently Monday–Thursday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM and Friday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, with last entry at 8:15 PM.
- Ideal For: Families, children, couples, seniors, wildlife lovers and first-time Dubai visitors.
- Main Highlights: See a 10-million-litre aquarium, more than 140 species, 300+ sharks and rays, and a 48-metre, 270-degree Aquarium Tunnel.
- Recommended Duration: Allow around 1.5–2 hours for a standard visit and more time if you add animal encounters, boat experiences or diving activities.
- Top Experiences: Aquarium Tunnel, Underwater Zoo, Penguin Cove, King Croc and optional animal or diving encounters. Exact inclusions depend on the selected ticket.
- Best Time to Visit: Weekday mornings or earlier daytime slots are generally more convenient for avoiding heavier Dubai Mall crowds. The indoor setting makes it suitable year-round.
- Photography: Personal photos and videos are allowed, but flash photography is prohibited in marked areas to protect the animals.
- Children: Children must follow the age and adult-supervision requirements attached to the selected ticket or experience. Specialist encounters may have additional restrictions.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair users are welcome, and complimentary wheelchairs are available through Dubai Mall Guest Services, subject to availability.
- Food & Bags: Outside food and drinks may be restricted for ticketed experiences, and some packages require large bags or strollers to be stored at designated counters.
- Getting There: Take the Dubai Metro Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station, then continue through the connected pedestrian route to Dubai Mall.
- Booking Tip: Standard admission and upgraded experiences are different, so confirm whether Penguin Cove, glass-bottom boat rides, animal encounters or diving activities are included before booking.
- Nearby Attractions: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, KidZania and Dubai Ice Rink can easily be combined with the aquarium in one Downtown Dubai itinerary.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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a year agoAli is the best guide !!
Hema Rama
2 years agoHi i would to thank our tour guide Ali he was a remarkable tour guide I could have not asked for a better tour guide the knowledge he has of abu dabi is outstanding he pointed out all the attentions that the city had to offer he was friendly and made us feel so comfortable the journey was out of this world I will definitely recommend him and give him a well deserved 10 out of 10 on service delivery . He is an asset to the company
