We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 168 Dubai Attractions »

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971 4 448 5200
As featured in Dubai for young kids
Ranked #20 of 83 attractions in Dubai
4.0 of 5 stars 497 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
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
Update attraction details
Write a Review

497 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    205
    187
    89
    8
    8
Date Rating
New Delhi, India
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

enjoyable and informative place for both adults and kids . The facilty is huge and is extremely well maintained and organised . More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by dhruvraj for Dubai
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Although we didn't actually go into the venue(exhausted from walking in the heat all day), we were able to view the aquarium through the vast glass wall from within the Mall, where we were able to witness divers feeding the various species of fish. Cost to enter this attraction started at about £13. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by Molesey19 for Dubai
Glasgow
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was not very fun for me but I can see how people would enjoy this. You cannot see much and it is a boat sailing on top of the tank. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Nicolecossar for Dubai
surrey
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

very good and a lot of fish, children would be most interested especially as this was inside Dubai mall. The mall itself is very very large with a lot of shops of all types, lots of eating places and quite a few seats to rest on and lovely and cool More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by mnidok for Dubai
Panadura, Sri Lanka
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

An attraction in the Dubai mall. The Dubai aquarium sports a gigantic tank which on one side is contained by tall clear glass; truly awe-inspiring. The underwater passage isn't very long; smaller than that in Underwater World SIngapore (UWS). Species diversity also seemed less than in UWS. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Lusaka
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The lrgest plate of glass in the world. At one point you walk through a tunnel with the main tank above you. This was spoilt by lots of noisy children. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by PeteLusaka for Dubai
Reading, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Whilst shopping in Dubai Mall, you come across the aquarium, which is full of all size and shapes of fish. It is a huge window of fish, which you can watch for free and take photos etc. It is worth paying the fee to walk through the tunnel through the middle of the aquarium if its your first visit where... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Charliee80 for Dubai
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Where else better to go to see a vast variety of marine life. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Usman K for Dubai
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

you get two passes (tunnel and "zoo") for 50aed, which is not a bad price. Skip the photos and gift shop and it's an affordable fun activity for an hour or so. Don't miss the giant crabs or silly penguins and go out to the glass viewing box and see the sharks swim below you. I normally skip the "creepy... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by travelcoupleAD for Dubai
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The aquarium tonnel is amazing as well as the view from outside. Enjoy your food in forest garden nearby the Aquarium. The boating at the top and zoo are amazing. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by Life_is_beautiful74 for Dubai

Travellers who viewed Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo also viewed

Dolphin Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 128 Reviews
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Dubai Fountains
4.5 of 5 stars 2,356 Reviews
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
 
Aquaventure Water Park
4.5 of 5 stars 696 Reviews
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
Wild Wadi Water Park
4 of 5 stars 695 Reviews
Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
 

Been to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing