Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

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  • Duration: 15 - 30 Minutes

Highlights

    • See the world’s biggest suspended aquarium measuring 51 metres long, 20 metres wide and 11 metres high
    • Walk through the 48-metre long Aquarium tunnel
    • Witness thousands of aquatic species comprising live sharks and rays
    • Explore the underwater zoo animals such as sea otters, piranhas and penguins
    • Meet King Croc one of the largest crocodiles in the world

Package Options

Select date and activity option

DAUZ - Aquanursery

USD 41 Per Adult

DAUZ - Aquanursery


  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Behind the Scenes tour
  • Underwater Observatory

T&C:

  • Children under 3 years of age free of charge
  • Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (15+ years old)

Timing:

Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

Sharing
Adult (2+ years)
USD 41
Infant
FREE

Price breakdown

1 Adult x USD 41



0 Infant x FREE

Total

 

USD 41



USD 0

USD 41

Explorer Experience

USD 47 Per Adult

Explorer Experience


  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Behind the Scenes tour
  • Underwater Observatory
  • Penguin Cove
  • Submersible Simulator
  • Aquarium Glass Bottom Boat

T&C:

  • Not applicable for children below 3 years of age.
  • This package is not applicable for our pregnant guests.
  • Children under 3 years of age free of charge
  • Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (15+ years old)

Timing:

Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

Sharing
Adult (2+ years)
USD 47
Infant
FREE

Price breakdown

1 Adult x USD 47



0 Infant x FREE

Total

 

USD 47



USD 0

USD 47

Ultimate Experience

USD 81 Per Adult

Ultimate Experience


  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Shark Week Exhibit
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Back of house tour
  • Penguin Cove
  • Underwater Observatory
  • Submersible Simulator
  • Glass Bottom Boat Ride

T&C:

  • Not applicable for children below 3 years of age.
  • This package is not applicable for our pregnant guests.
  • Children under 3 years of age free of charge
  • Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (15+ years old)

Timing:

Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

Sharing
Adult (2+ years)
USD 81
Infant
FREE

Price breakdown

1 Adult x USD 81



0 Infant x FREE

Total

 

USD 81



USD 0

USD 81

Penguin Cove & Nursery Experience

USD 54 Per Adult

Penguin Cove & Nursery Experience


  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Behind the Scenes tour
  • Underwater Observatory
  • Penguin Cove

T&C:

  • Children under 3 years of age free of charge
  • Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (15+ years old)

Timing:

Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

Sharing
Adult (2+ years)
USD 54
Infant
FREE

Price breakdown

1 Adult x USD 54



0 Infant x FREE

Total

 

USD 54



USD 0

USD 54

Your Experience (Description)

The Dubai Aquarium and underwater zoo is the ultimate underwater experience while in Dubai. You will get to see the biggest suspended aquarium in the world holding over 10 million litres of water and over 33,000 marine animals.

What’s Included

Dubai Aquarium & Aqua Nursery 

  • Access to the aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo
  • A behind the scenes tour in the underwater observatory 

Terms and conditions:

  • The rate is valid when booking is made a day in advance
  • Adults and children above 3 years are charged AED 130 each
  • Children below 3 years are not charged
  • An adult must accompany children below 16 years

Crocs Tour Ray & Bird Feeding

  • A croc tour and bird feeding experience
  • Visit the aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo
  • Behind the scenes tour
  • Visit the underwater observatory

Terms and Conditions:

  • The king crocodile encounter is charged between AED 230 – AED 275
  • Rate is valid for bookings made a day prior to the visit online 
  • Minimum requirement for height of 120cm
  • The tour is not applicable for pregnant women as guests must be able to go up and down the stairs to access the croc habitat.
  • Guests must arrive 30 minutes before scheduled time slot

The Ray encounter

  • Feed the rays
  • A tour of the aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo
  • Behind the scenes tour
  • Go to the underwater observatory

Terms and conditions

  • Charges range between AED 230 – AED 275
  • This rate is valid when you book at least a day in advance online
  • Minimum height requirement for the encounter is 100 cm
  • It is not accessible to pregnant women
  • Guests should be able to traverse the stairs to get to the ray feeding habitat
  • Swimming is not required as this is a standing activity
  • Guests should arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled time

The Otter Encounter 

  • Go for the Otter meet and greet experience
  • Go to the aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo
  • Behind the scenes tour
  • Underwater observatory

Terms and Conditions:

  • The charges are AED 230 – 275
  • This rate is valid for bookings made a day before the visit online
  • There are no restrictions
  • The facility is wheelchair accessible
  • Guests must arrive 15 minutes to scheduled time
  • Children below 3 years are not charged
  • Children below the age of 16 have to be accompanied by an adult

The shark encounter

  • The rate is AED 630
  • There is only one session per day at 2:00 pm
  • Free admission to the aquarium tunnel, underwater zoo, shark week exhibit and back house tour

Terms and conditions:

  • Minimum age required is 12 years old
  • Minimum height required is 152 cm
  • Minimum shoulder width is 33 cm
  • It is not applicable for pregnant women
  • Guests need to be in good health and fitness
  • Swimming is not required as encounter is either standing or kneeling
  • Guests must be at the activity area an hour before the encounter, i.e. at 1:00pm
  • Submersible simulator experience
  • The Glass bottom boat tour

Trip Instructions / Essentials

What to expect

Step into Dubai’s aquarium and underwater zoo and get ready to be swept off your feet by Dubai’s largest suspended aquarium. The aquarium is home to over 300 sharks and rays.  The aquarium also boasts the largest collection of tiger sharks in the world, which you will definitely get to see.  You will also get to walk through the 48-metre long aquarium tunnel to see more animals at the underwater zoo. These include penguins, sea otters, giant catfish, piranhas and the largest crocodiles in the world.  You will also get to experience the spectacular lunar cyclic lighting system used to change the ambiance in the aquarium. For a more intimate encounter with the animals, different encounters are availed for exploration at your own convenience including:

  • The croc encounter
  • The ray encounter
  • The otter encounter
  • The shark encounter
Even more exciting, you can partake in other activities that include:
  • A ride in a glass bottom boat to watch the fish swimming below
  • Go on the Submersive simulator for a close-up look of the white sharks and dugongs
  • VRZoo

Booking Information

  • Book tickets online  
  • From Sunday to Wednesday, the aquarium is open from 10:00 am to 12:00 am with the last admission at 11:30 pm
  • From Thursday to Saturday, the aquarium is open from 10:00 am to 1:00 am with the last admission at 12:30 am

How to Use

  • Bring the printed voucher or show the mobile voucher for the activity
  • Exchange your voucher at the ticket counter for a physical ticket or wristband

Important Information

  • The rate is valid when bookings are made at least one day in advance
  • Hours of operation:
    Weekdays:- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Last admission 09:15 PM
    Weekends:- 10:00 AM – 00:00 Midnight – Last admission 11:15 PM.

  • Packages are not applicable for pregnant women
  • Adults and children above 3 years are charged
  • Children below 3 years enter free of charge
  • Children below 16 years must have an adult accompanying them

Meet Up Location
Tour is subject to changing weather conditions and may be cancelled during poor weather

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