United Arab Emirates · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets

2 Hours Round trip from Dubai Easy pace

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Trip highlights

01 Visit the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall
02 See a 10 million-liter suspended aquarium with 33,000 aquatic animals
03 Walk through the 48-meter tunnel with 270° panoramic views
04 Spot sharks, rays, Sand Tiger sharks, and other marine species
05 Explore the Underwater Zoo’s Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean zones
06 Discover around 40 displays featuring marine and freshwater creatures
07 Enjoy interactive experiences such as glass-bottom boat rides
08 Watch daily shark and ray feeding exhibits

Discover one of Dubai’s most popular indoor attractions with entry to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, located inside Dubai Mall. This experience brings you face to face with thousands of aquatic animals, from sharks and rays to colourful reef species, all within a spectacular 10 million-liter suspended tank.

Walk through the 48-meter tunnel for sweeping underwater views, then continue to the Underwater Zoo on Level 2 to explore themed zones including Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean. With a wide variety of marine and freshwater creatures on display, this is an easy and memorable visit for families, couples, and wildlife lovers.

Walk through the 48-meter glass tunnel, immersed 11 meters below water, offering a 270° panoramic view of marine life swimming overhead.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dubai

Languages English

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The itinerary

Day 01

Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets

Aquarium Tank & Tunnel

A massive 10 million-liter suspended aquarium—one of the largest in the world—home to over 140 species and 33,000 aquatic animals, including 400+ sharks and rays, with one of the world’s largest collections of Sand Tiger sharks.
Walk through the 48-meter glass tunnel, immersed 11 meters below water, offering a 270° panoramic view of marine life swimming overhead.
Experience interactive highlights such as glass-bottom boat rides and daily shark and ray feeding exhibits.

Underwater Zoo – Three Distinct Zones

Located on Level 2, above the main tank, the Underwater Zoo is divided into:

Rainforest Zone: Home to piranhas, giant catfish, otters, and water rats in lush, freshwater-like surroundings.
Rocky Shore Zone: An interactive habitat where visitors can touch rock-pool creatures like sea stars and hermit crabs in shallow tanks.
Living Ocean Zone: Coral reef environments featuring lionfish, seahorses, gentle rays, and more ocean dwellers.

Overall, the zoo includes about 40 individual displays showcasing diverse marine and freshwater creatures

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