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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

9,444 Reviews
#19 of 394 things to do in Dubai Features Animals
Zoos & Aquariums, Nature & Parks
Sheikh Zayed Road | The Dubai Mall, Doha Street Off 1st Interchange, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971 4 448 5200
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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.

About Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

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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  • Average15%
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Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours
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Sheikh Zayed Road | The Dubai Mall, Doha Street Off 1st Interchange, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Downtown Dubai
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+971 4 448 5200
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Reviewed yesterday
Just crazy in a good way.

We did not expect to actually see this attraction when we were walking through the mall itself . I was not surprised though as things like this are common in Dubai , where you turn a corner and you are just like, what the .........More

Thank smullin
Reviewed yesterday via mobile
Ray feeding was the most fun

Aquarium and zoo was high quality with lots of thing to see but the best part was feeding ray. My kids were very soon surrounded by lots of rays looking for food. They enjoyed the unique experience. The staffs were very kind.

Thank Sean Seungwon J
Reviewed yesterday via mobile
My daughter's 22nd birthday/Charlotte, N.C.

The aquarium was beautiful and the mall is a special attraction in Dubai. It was great! There was a beautiful fountain show right in front of the Burj Kalifah. The Greek restaurant in the mall is to die for, go visit, the food is great...More

Thank Deborah C
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
It's okay

I was expecting more about sizes. Don't miss the mermaids but actually you don't have to pay to see them because they are facing the mall area. It was nice for my son but I didn't get excited about the place. I did not like...More

Thank Indiasey
Reviewed 2 days ago
A must if you like fish and a 750kg King Croc!

This is inside the 'Dubai Mall'. It's a lovely aquarium with some beautiful fish but so busy and noisy! At the start you are taken around in a large group with a guide to show you behind the scenes of the aquarium and how they...More

Thank LadyPavlova
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
Great

We spent a few hours looking at all the different fish, sharks, Mantra rays etc. Lots of different animal experience s available

Thank Ruth M
Reviewed 3 days ago
Amazing Aquarium

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is located inside Dubai Mall. The aquarium is impressive for being inside a mall. There is a tunnel you can walk thru to see the sharks, sting rays, etc. You have to go to the second floor to see the...More

Thank gwany03
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
Looting people with the simple photos they only click.

The explorer package costs 120 and they are are 300 for hits the photos. It is a pure loot. Otherwise everything is good and well maintained. Also we get to see variety of fishes both from under the water an ld above.

Thank Sshantanu A
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
Awesome

I really loved visiting because more than 60% of the fishes and animals I had never seen in my life! Just breath taking!!! Unlimited time to spend there! Theres also a chance for you to have your photos taken there and presented to you as...More

Thank Gee O
Reviewed 3 days ago
Fun

The aquarium is inside the Dubai Mall. It was a lot of fun. I purchased the Explorer Experience. It was a lot of fun to talk around. This is great for families traveling with children. I enjoyed waiting through the tunnel and looking at all...More

Thank dsgriffi09
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moupathak
regarding the combo tickets of burj khalifa and aquarium can we do both on different days ???
8 March 2017|
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Response from Falcon69 | Reviewed this property |
You need to do them the same day but don't worry. If you really take your time checking things the maximum it will take you is 4~5hrs Have fun
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Vikki A
Where I book online ticket for dubai aquarium and under water zoo (Authentic Site) and how much charges ?
27 February 2017|
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Response from | Reviewed this property |
You can get the tickets from the Dubai aquarium website and they also have the prices and details about what each type of ticket will allow you to do. Also if you have Groupon they normally have good offers for attractions... More
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Gary m
Hi does anyone know if when you swim with sharks and they provide you with wetsuits what sizes they have as I'm fairly large thanks
25 February 2017|
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There are different packages for different scenes for this case, so if you don't have to swim and feed the sharks of course you don't need to wear a wetsuit Mr Gary. Thanks.. Abdi
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