Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets
Duration: Varies (3.5 hours to 11 hours)
Varies (3.5 hours to 11 hours)
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Experience an exciting outing at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where your family can explore marine life from around the world. Walk through a stunning 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel and witness divers feeding sharks and rays up close for added excitement. The underwater zoo on level two showcases over 40 different species of aquatic animals, providing an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Experience an exciting outing at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where your family can explore marine life from around the world. Walk through a stunning 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel and witness divers feeding sharks and rays up close for added excitement. The underwater zoo on level two showcases over 40 different species of aquatic animals, providing an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Located at level 0 of Dubai Mall, the magnificent Underwater Zoo offers a refreshing aquatic escape from your shopping adventures.
Experience walking beneath a glass tunnel teeming with sharks before exploring an aquarium filled with fascinating creatures like otters and piranhas.
Did you know? The Aquarium boasts the world's largest collection of sand tiger sharks.
Admission to Dubai Aquarium with Underwater Zoo
Entry into the Underwater Zoo
Ticket for access to the Aquarium Tunnel
Use of Penguin Cove and Nursery areas (as per option selected)
One 30% discount on animal encounters (complimentary/ as per option selected)
Glass-bottom boat tour experience (as per option selected)
Guided exploration opportunity (as per option selected)
AED 20 voucher for food & beverage purchases (as per option selected)
Opportunity to participate in fish feeding activities (as per option selected)
Return skip-the-line entry to both aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo (as per option selected)
Individual Costs
Penguins at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo on rocky terrain.
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers an exciting outing for families. Explore a 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel where marine species from the open ocean surround you. You might even catch divers feeding sharks and rays during your visit.
Discover Aquatic Zones
Nestled on level two above the main tank, this underwater zoo features over 40 display tanks across three zones: the Rocky Shore with resilient coastal life; the Rainforest teeming with vibrant freshwater animals like otters and piranhas; and the Living Ocean showcasing deep-sea creatures such as Sea Dragons and Sea Jellies.
Memorable Animal Encounters
Enhance your experience by upgrading to a glass-bottom boat ride, ideal for families. Glide over colorful fish schools beneath you or visit Penguin Cove to see adorable Gentoo penguins. Opt for the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets and enjoy an educational guided tour that delves into marine species' feeding and breeding environments.
Stingray swimming among fish at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo.
Family observing a penguin at Dubai Aquarium exhibit.
Penguins at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo on rocky terrain.
Stingray swimming among fish at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo.
Family observing a penguin at Dubai Aquarium exhibit.
Visitors observing sharks in Dubai Aquarium tunnel.
What's not allowed
You can take photos and videos, but avoid using flash in certain exhibits to protect the animals' well-being.
Additional information
- No re-entry is permitted once you leave the Aquarium.
- The tour of the Dubai Aquarium tunnel (Level 0) typically takes between 15 and 30 minutes. Exploring the Underwater Zoo on Level 2 requires approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, while a Glass Bottom Boat ride lasts about 15 to 20 minutes.
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult over 15 years old at all times during their visit.
Visitors viewing marine life at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo.
Family feeding otter at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo, a family-friendly attraction.
Visitors observing sharks in Dubai Aquarium tunnel.
Visitors viewing marine life at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo.
Family feeding otter at Dubai Aquarium Underwater Zoo, a family-friendly attraction.
Plan to spend around 15-30 minutes in the Aquarium tunnel and up to 1.5 hours at the Underwater Zoo for a complete experience.
If you're visiting multiple attractions near Dubai Mall, consider starting with this aquarium since it's located on level two above the mall.
Since re-entry is not allowed, make sure to see everything you want in one visit to avoid missing any exhibits or experiences.
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Operating hours
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
- Closed on 6th Mar 2026, 7th Mar 2026, 8th Mar 2026 and 9th Mar 2026.
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