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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
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The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a massive indoor aquarium located within the Dubai Mall, holding over 10 million liters of water and housing thousands of aquatic animals, including sharks, rays, and a variety of fish species. Visitors can walk through a 48-meter-long underwater tunnel for immersive views, or opt for experiences like cage snorkeling and shark diving. The attached Underwater Zoo showcases additional exhibits, including a flooded forest and creatures like piranhas and sea horses. It's a family-friendly attraction that offers a unique glimpse into marine life in the heart of the city.
Don't miss
- Walk through the 48-meter acrylic underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays.
- Try the Shark Diver experience, where you can dive in a cage among sand tiger sharks.
- Explore the Underwater Zoo's 'Flooded Forest' exhibit featuring giant freshwater fish.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inDubai Aquarium underater zoo penguin cove with optional transport4.9★ · 23 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →
Most bookedDubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove4.8★ · 41 travelers~1 hourFrom$77 per personSee dates →More attractions in Dubai
