Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo sits inside The Dubai Mall and features one of the world’s largest suspended tanks plus a 48-metre underwater tunnel with 270° views of sharks, rays, and thousands of fish. It’s an easy win for first-timers: central location, indoors, and plenty to do beyond the tunnel.

• Entry to the Aquarium Tunnel and the Underwater Zoo exhibits (regular passes vary by inclusion).
• Access to headline exhibits like Penguin Cove, crocodile/“King Croc” zone, and specialty habitats.
• Optional upgrades on site: glass-bottom boat rides, animal encounters, diving/snorkel style experiences (paid extras).

• All ages welcome: families, couples, content creators, and anyone wanting a climate-controlled break inside Dubai Mall.
• Children must be with an adult; some encounter experiences have age/height restrictions.

• Walk the 48-m tunnel for close-up 270° views of marine life.
• Explore the Underwater Zoo levels (penguins, crocs, otters, jellyfish, etc.).
• Add optional experiences (glass-bottom boat, encounters) if you want more time and photos.

• Tickets: E-tickets/QRs on phone are accepted; most tickets are date-specific and non-refundable.
• Hours: Typically 10:00—22:00 daily with last entry around 21:15; hours can vary on events/holidays.
• Operations: Select areas may temporarily close for maintenance or animal care—normal for live exhibits.

• Location: The Dubai Mall (Level 2 for Underwater Zoo; tank viewing from lower levels). Parking: Grand Parking P2 works well.
• Typical entry from ~AED 169—199; combos with Burj Khalifa or other attractions are common.
• You can view part of the huge tank from the mall for free—pay to enter the tunnel and Underwater Zoo.

Indoor, central, and reliable: a 48-m tunnel walk, big-ticket marine life, and easy add-ons—perfect between shopping, Burj Khalifa, and fountain shows.