What are the opening hours?

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is open Monday to Thursday 11AM-9PM, and Friday to Sunday 10AM-9PM. The attraction operates 365 days a year.

How much do tickets cost?

Ticket prices start from AED 249 for seasonal passes. Various packages are available including explorer tickets, combo experiences, and annual passes ranging from AED 400-500.

Where is Dubai Aquarium located?

The aquarium is located on the Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, at 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, next to Burj Khalifa.

What experiences are available?

Visitors can enjoy the underwater tunnel, glass-bottom boat rides, cage snorkeling, shark dives, and interactive animal encounters with penguins, otters, rays, crocodiles, and other marine life.

Is it suitable for young children?

Yes, the aquarium is family-friendly with stroller access, wheelchair accessibility, baby changing facilities, a playground, and exhibits designed to engage children of all ages.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

8.1

1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Open

Until 9pm

•Aquariums

About Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Situated within The Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the world's largest suspended aquariums, showcasing thousands of marine animals across innovative exhibits. The attraction features a walk-through underwater tunnel that offers visitors an immersive view of sharks, rays, and diverse aquatic life swimming overhead. Beyond the main tank, the Underwater Zoo spans multiple themed zones including Penguin Cove, the King Croc exhibit featuring a massive 40-year-old crocodile, and the UAE's Night Creatures display.

Highlights

Walk-through underwater tunnel

King Croc crocodile exhibit

Interactive penguin encounters

Cage snorkeling experiences

Glass-bottom boat rides

Thousands of marine animals

Located inside Dubai Mall

Excellent

8.1

/10

facilities

8.7

accessibility

8.4

value for money

7.0

crowd management

6.5

experience quality

8.6

Buzzing

Weekends

10AM-2PM

The aquarium is quietest on weekday mornings when most visitors are at work or school. Weekends and Friday afternoons draw the largest crowds, especially families. Booking tickets in advance is recommended to skip queues.

Open Until 9pm

Monday11 AM to 9 PM

Tuesday11 AM to 9 PM

Wednesday11 AM to 9 PM

Thursday11 AM to 9 PM

Friday10 AM to 9 PM

Saturday10 AM to 9 PM

Sunday10 AM to 9 PM

Reviews

Visitors praise the stunning marine life, beautiful jellyfish and penguin exhibits, and the memorable experience for families and children.

Beautiful marine life displaysGreat for families with kidsMemorable experiences