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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
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#9 of 490 things to do in Dubai
Aquariums
10:00 - 00:00
Monday
10:00 - 00:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 00:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 00:00
Thursday
10:00 - 00:00
Friday
10:00 - 00:00
Saturday
10:00 - 00:00
Sunday
10:00 - 00:00
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the most captivating attractions in Dubai. Located at The Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world, offering a memorable journey into ocean life. With capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, Dubai Aquarium is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world and it illuminates the marvels of the ocean floor, showcasing one of the most diverse collections of aquatic life. Located just above the aquarium, Underwater Zoo brings visitors up close with penguins, piranhas, crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish and plenty more. A fascinating new addition at Underwater Zoo is King Croc, regarded as nature's rare phenomenon and one of the world's largest reptiles - at over 5 meters long and weighing an imposing 750 kg plus. Underwater Zoo regularly hosts innovative exhibits. One such exhibit, 'UAE's Night Creatures' presents the experience of nightfall in the desert as creatures of the dark.
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from €32.76
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The area
Neighbourhood: Downtown Dubai
You can’t fail to miss Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It towers over the city and resides in the prestigious Downtown development. Once an old army base, Downtown is now the jewel in Dubai’s crown, a beautiful residential and leisure area housing not only the world’s tallest building, but the world’s largest fountains and mall. Wide marble sidewalks are perfect for strolling, with restaurants, art galleries and children’s play areas. Specially commissioned sculptures line the roads and Downtown is often used as a canvas for modern art displays and community events such as Classic Car Shows and National Day parades. In the cooler months, cross one of the many bridges to the Burj Khalifa park and enjoy a picnic alongside residents and visitors, or enjoy a lunch or dinner watch the dancing fountains. Because of its mixed use, Downtown is a fantastic place to mix with Dubai residents and locals and watch real life unfold in a cosmopolitan environment.
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Zigett
London, UK631 contributions
Shop around for best price tickets
Nov 2021
You can usually get discounted tickets if you shop around using one of the popular tour apps (such as Viator or Tiqets). It's a very good aquarium...a highlight is standing face-to-face with some very menacing sharks separated just by the thickness of the aquarium glass.
Written 15 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Cassiopeia87
London, UK18 contributions
Magical Mermaid Experience
Jan 2022 • Family
The mermaid encounter really was the highlight of our holiday.

Thank you for creating such an amazing and beautiful experience….

So magical and such a special memory for us as a family. It actually made me a little emotional watching the mermaid show.

The team of ‘fairies’ provided outstanding service and made my daughter feel extra special.

Thank you for creating this wonderful and unique place… my daughter hasn’t stopped talking about it.

One small suggestion….. it would be great to include some info about mermaid encounter on the aquarium website as we didn’t know it existed when we were booking our tickets.

We didn’t really have time allocated to do it, so ended up missing our boat ride at the fountains in order to do the mermaid thing.

It’s a small price to pay… we left very happy and will definitely be back to be a mermaid soon.

Thank you again
Written 11 January 2022
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Ove S
Jerusalem, Israel550 contributions
Great dissapoinment
Dec 2021
Many people had recommended us this place however we felt that this was outdated and far from worth the expensive entrance.
Written 7 January 2022
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Kristian G
Ljubljana, Slovenia22 contributions
Great experience with horrible organisation
Jan 2022
The experiences itself were great and spectacular but the entry organisation was one of the worst experiences ever.

There were no signs about the queue and the situation at the ticket counters was chaotic. The security guard sent us to a queue behind a wall, where we stood for almost 1 hour and a half and with small child it was not a pleasant experience.

Nobody from the staff knew anything and keep sending us from one person to another with an unfriendly attitude.

When we asked why do we have to wait in line, since we bought the online tickets (which say that by buying in advance you skip the line), the response was that, since we bought online we HAVE to wait, because if we bought somewhere in Dubai Mall, we would be let in without waiting.

I'm really sad that the organisation was so bad, since it ruined the otherwise great experience. Hope they improve in this segment.
Written 3 January 2022
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Sujala P
31 contributions
Really fun with kids.
Dec 2021
A nice experience and the underwater tunnel that you see in the photo is a great entry into the place. Interesting animal, and if you are able to go during feeding time, it's even more fun. We had a ticket that included going to the Penguin's cove which was great. The only thing is the photo they take of you and put in a nice frame is really expensive (even by Tourist standards!). But that's Dubai generally.... things seem to cost a lot more!
Written 3 January 2022
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Ilya P
London, UK127 contributions
Horrible cashier ladt
Dec 2021 • Family
The make you take the full queue TWICE.
There is no pricing information written anywhere, so you have to stand in the queue to find out the price. Then, if you want to have a think or if you want to pay online (as it’s cheaper) they do NOT let you wait on the side and cut the queue once you are ready, they make you take the full queue again.
And the cashier lady explains it with a smirk - if you want to buy cheaper tickets online from a third party, she will not let you back in the queue out of principle. My answer to the management is simple - if you don’t want people to buy cheaper tickets from third parties - do not allow those third parties to sell, but don’t punish tourists for this.

I value my time and I am not going to wait in the queue twice because of some cashier lady principles. And therefore your aquarium is a 1 star attraction because I couldn’t even get in without encountering some overestimated self-worth from support staff.

Oh, and the security guard told me that if I want to know the pricing I should come to him to ask without waiting in the queue. Yea, sure, that's what people worldwide do - they seek out security guards to ask for pricing instead of checking a pricing board.
Written 3 January 2022
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rhettmaxwell
Cape Town, South Africa7 contributions
Chaos at Dubai Aquarium
Jan 2022 • Friends
Complete chaos with regards to ticketing and queuing. Not what one expects from Dubai. Avoid if poss
Written 1 January 2022
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Barry C
Madrid, Spain25 contributions
Give it a miss as you can see pretty much the same from the mall without going in to the aquarium tunnel
Dec 2021 • Family
You spend way more time queuing even if you have pre-bought tickets than you do in the actual aquarium (which is just the tunnel)
Written 26 December 2021
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Krishna Panthula
United Kingdom117 contributions
Good aquarium
Dec 2021 • Family
Good place to visit with family and friends. Little kids will enjoy it. Animal lovers would love to see this again
Written 25 December 2021
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Daniel
7 contributions
Organisation awful - Sharks great
Dec 2021 • Family
The tank itself was great but the queues were horrific. I prepaid online, why stand in a queue for half an hour to get tickets. My son was over it before we even started which was a shame. Also to get from burj at the top to aquarium (directly) below involves a lot of faffing and queuing for mall lifts. Add another 20mins there. We rushed through what should have been a cool experience because we had to wait so long to do it. Not good
Written 24 December 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is open:
  • Sun - Sat 10:00 - 00:00
Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €32.19, while a popular guided tour starts around €36.68 per person. See all 50 Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 50 Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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