Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

At Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, you can explore the enriched marine life of the UAE. This fabulous underwater zoo is located inside the Dubai Mall.  There is a gigantic 10-million-litre tank filled with thousands of marine animals, including sharks, rays, and colourful fish. There you can see graceful rays, fierce sharks, playful otters and many more exotic species of fish. They offer internship programs to students and fresh graduates. If you have a dream of working with marine life, that can be a good opportunity for you.

Why Visit There?

• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo hosts thousands of marine animals. There are 140 species of sea animals such as sand tiger sharks, giant groupers, and stingrays.
• You will get to see creatures like otters, penguins, crocodiles, and even rare aquatic animals from across the globe. Animals are categorized into ecological zones such as rain forest, rocky shore, and living ocean.
• Exciting diving experiences are available there. You can enjoy scuba diving, shark dives, cage snorkelling and the Shark Walker Cage.
• The zoo offers engaging displays, feeding demonstrations, and educational tours. There are different educational tours like Junior & Senior Aquarists and The Ocean School Education Programme.
• You can try shark dives, cage snorkelling, or behind-the-scenes tours.
• You can enjoy shopping and dining at Dubai Mall or other nearby attractions like the Burj Khalifa.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is during weekday mornings, shortly after opening at 10:00 AM. This time you can enjoy the exhibits in fewer crowds.

How To Get There?

• By Metro: You can go to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo by metro. This is the most convenient way. You need to go to the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station. From there, you have to go to the Dubai Mall. You can walk through the Metro Link Bridge or take a shuttle bus.
• By Bus: There are several bus routes to access The Dubai Mall.
• By Taxi: You can go there by taxi. You can use ride-sharing apps like Uber and Careem.
• By Car: You can go to Dubai Mall by car via Sheikh Zayed Road. After reaching Dubai Mall, follow the directional signs to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.

Tips For Visitors

• Book tickets online in advance and arrive early.
• Visit during off-peak hours if you want to move around peacefully.
• Don’t Skip the Underwater Zoo. Many visitors only pay attention to the aquarium tank but miss the fascinating Underwater Zoo upstairs.
• Visit Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. 

Experience the beauty and wonder of ocean life with your friends and family.