Location: Ground Floor & Level 2, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai Tank Size: 10 Million Litres Species: 33,000+ Animals, 140+ Species Tunnel Length: 48 Meters Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight Visit Duration: 1 to 2 Hours
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo holds the world's largest suspended aquarium panel a 10-million-liter tank visible from outside the Dubai Mall before you even buy a ticket. Inside, a 48-meter walk-through tunnel puts you face to face with tiger sharks, stingrays, rays, and thousands of other marine animals swimming around and above you. Level 2 houses the Underwater Zoo across three ecological zones, plus the Penguin Cove where a colony of Gentoo penguins live in a recreated habitat. Three ticket tiers let you customise how deep you go.
Book Tickets on WhatsAppTicket Types & What's Included
Silver Pass
The standard entry covers the core experience at the most accessible price point.
- Includes:
- Aquarium Tunnel (48-meter walk-through)
- Underwater Zoo (Level 2 three ecological zones)
- Penguin Cove & Nursery
- AED 20 retail voucher for the Aquarium Store
Gold Pass
Adds the Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the full Silver experience you sit in a boat with a transparent floor and glide across the surface of the 10-million-liter tank while sharks and rays pass beneath you.
- Includes everything in Silver, plus:
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- AED 20 retail voucher
Platinum Pass
The all-access experience priority entry, every add-on, and the most immersive encounters the aquarium offers.
- Includes everything in Gold, plus:
- Skip the Line priority access
- Fish Feeding experience (Aquafeast)
- Animal Encounter
- Private Behind the Scenes Tour (optional)
- 2x digital souvenir photos inside the tunnel
- AED 20 dining voucher at Aquarium Café
- Official souvenir
- Play DXB voucher
What's Inside Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
The Aquarium Tunnel
A 48-meter transparent tunnel running through the tank. Sharks, stingrays, rays, and thousands of fish surround you on all sides including overhead. One of the most photographed experiences in Dubai and genuinely impressive regardless of how many aquarium tunnels you have walked through before.
Underwater Zoo Three Ecological Zones
On Level 2, the Underwater Zoo is divided into three zones representing different ecosystems:
Rainforest Zone tropical freshwater species including piranhas, arapaima, and reptiles. Rocky Shore Zone species from tidal and coastal environments. Living Ocean Zone open ocean marine life including jellyfish, seahorses, and reef fish across 40 individual aquatic displays.
Penguin Cove & Nursery
A dedicated enclosure housing a colony of Gentoo penguins in a recreated Antarctic habitat. Included in all ticket tiers. The nursery section features younger penguins. One of the most popular stops for families with children.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour (Gold & Platinum)
A boat with a transparent floor floats across the surface of the main tank. The 10-million-liter tank beneath you holds sharks, rays, and thousands of fish visible through the glass floor directly below your feet.
Fish Feeding Aquafeast (Platinum)
A scheduled feeding session where you watch the aquarium team feed the tank's main residents including sharks and rays. Closer and more interactive than the standard viewing.
Animal Encounter (Platinum)
A supervised hands-on encounter with selected aquarium animals species vary by availability.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight |
| Public Holidays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight |
Open 365 days a year including all public holidays. Penguin Cove & Nursery hours vary seasonally and are subject to change.
Location & Getting There
Address: Ground Floor, The Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai
The aquarium is visible from outside the Dubai Mall look for the giant tank panel on the ground floor. Tickets must be collected at the At The Top main counter on the LG level of Dubai Mall before entering any Emaar attraction in the mall.
By Metro: Dubai Mall Metro Station (Red Line) connected directly to the mall via covered walkway. By car: Dubai Mall parking multiple entry points off Sheikh Zayed Road. By taxi: Tell your driver "Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai."
Combine with Other Downtown Dubai Attractions
The Dubai Aquarium is inside Dubai Mall making it easy to pair with:
Burj Khalifa the world's tallest building is directly above the mall. Combo tickets available.
Dubai Fountain the world's largest dancing fountain runs shows outside the mall at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM daily (and additional slots on weekends).
Dubai Frame 20 minutes by taxi.
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Good to Know Before You Visit
All tickets must be collected at the At The Top counter on the LG level of Dubai Mall before entering the aquarium.
Children aged 3 and under enter the aquarium tunnel and zoo area free.
The AED 20 retail voucher requires a minimum spend of AED 40 in the Aquarium Store.
Photography is permitted throughout.
No outside food or drinks, glassware, or alcohol permitted inside.
Suitable for all ages including pregnant women.
The Penguin Cove & Nursery hours vary seasonally confirm at booking.
The aquarium is fully air-conditioned excellent year-round including summer.
