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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971 4 448 5200
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As featured in Dubai for young kids
Ranked #28 of 155 attractions in Dubai
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: One of the largest tanks in the world, the Dubai Aquarium is located inside the Dubai Mall. The Dubai Aquarium is home to more than 33,000 living... more » Owner description: One of the largest tanks in the world, the Dubai Aquarium is located inside the Dubai Mall. The Dubai Aquarium is home to more than 33,000 living animals, including 400 sharks and rays and a close encounter via its acrylic walk through tunnel. The Underwater Zoo brings you face-to-face with piranha, giant catfish, otters and a penguin colony while walking through the Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living environments. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Central Coast, NSW, Australia
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121 reviews 121 reviews
82 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Pretty small and not that much variety to see. If you think the Mall is an attraction, then you will probably want to go through here, but you'll be in and out in minutes. The aquarium at Atlantis is far bigger and much more impressive (and free).

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See 16 more reviews by 1800hammer for Dubai
Grimsby, England, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Very interesting with far more to see than expected. There are two areas covered in the entry price and kept us occupied for over 2 hours. For us the pengiun feeding was the highlight. I would definately recommend.

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See 4 more reviews by Tim D for Dubai
Frodsham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This attraction has many 'packages' on offer, just paying 55 dirham to visit both the aquarium and zoo was definitely worth the money. The tunnel inside the aquarium is beautiful, but, as pretty as this is, I did not feel it was the main attraction. The underwater zoo is really big and there is a lot of wildlife on show,... More

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See 5 more reviews by AngelaD82 for Dubai
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

IT'S not worth spending 200+ dirhams on the Aquarium and zoo. Since the aquarium is very much visible from outside also, you don't find it much exciting when you enter. The glass inside tunnel is scratched, resulting in a not clear view of the tank. the boat used to give you a trip over the tank has same issue, the... More

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See 7 more reviews by SunnyMehta003 for Dubai
London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Crystal clear waters and a plethora of aquatic wildlife. You see white sharks as well in all their glory. We didn't actually go in, there is a brilliant view, floor to ceiling while walking in the mall itself and you get this for free.

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See 9 more reviews by FactBook for Dubai
Medina, Saudi Arabia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

this was a really nice experience,so many sea creatures especially the shark all above your head,all the different colour fish,the penguins,snakes,crocs,we had so much fun,than coming out into the shop to buy gifts

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See 11 more reviews by southafrica011 for Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 attraction reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

everything you need you will find it there.., i enjoy with all my friends and family.., i love the time i was there.

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See 27 more reviews by Waleed H for Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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54 reviews 54 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Okay, so you want to see the world's biggest sheet of plexiglass and the creatures behind it? No joke, the plexiglass you see is ONE panel. It is truly cool to see this aquarium and the sharks that cohabitate with the other fish life. However, don't waste your money to go into the museum and walk under the thing. You're... More

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See 27 more reviews by sixstringsent for Dubai
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124 reviews 124 reviews
58 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We were shopping in the mall and we saw a crowd of people standing around and when we got close, we saw beautiful fishes.!!! WOW thats all I can say

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See 12 more reviews by lorraineJLondon for Dubai
Athens
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

May its not the biggest aquarium you have been to, but personally I felt like a child! It is really impressive and very clever located in the biggest shopping mall of the city. I could spend endless hours there, I loved it!

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