Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Dubai



At a glance

Ideal for
ExpatsFamilies With ChildrenGroups
Type
AttractionsKids Entertainment and Indoor Play
Features
Nature
Price
$$$$ Affordable
Local tip
For your best photo ops, arrive early or preferably on weekdays. Kids love this venue due to its novelty. Enjoy the viewing and don't feel rushed.

The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a great place for people of all ages to visit. Located in the impressive Dubai Mall, the aquarium boasts the world's largest viewing panel, as recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records. At the aquarium, you can spend time seeing and learning about some of the world's most fascinating underwater creatures in world-class facilities.

The aquarium's tank is filled with 10 million litres of water and houses 140 species of aquatic animals, including over 400 sharks and rays. Indeed, the tank is home to the world's largest collection of sand tiger sharks.

For a real 'immersion' experience, wander through the 48-metre Aquatic Tunnel, where the vibrant world under the sea comes to life and swirls all around you. You may even get to see divers feeding the resident sharks and rays.

Then make your way to the Underwater Zoo, where you can learn more about different ecological zones and their inhabitants. On show are otters, penguins, crocodiles, crabs, piranhas, seahorse, eels and lionfish. On board the zoo's glass bottom boats, you can even have the chance to touch some specimens!

Opening Times:

Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm

Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am

Top Things To Do in Dubai

See All →

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again