Visitors in the Dubai Aquarium walk-through tunnel watching sharks and rays glide overhead in blue light
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

  • Plan for about 2 hours
  • Downtown Dubai
  • Accessibility not confirmed

A large aquarium tank and walk-through tunnel inside The Dubai Mall, with an Underwater Zoo on the level above. Day passes start at AED 199 and higher tiers add a glass-bottom boat ride and other extras.

Tickets and prices

Ticket typePrice and booking
Silver passAquarium Tunnel, Underwater Zoo and Penguin Cove, plus an AED 20 gift-shop voucher. Sold as an all-ages ticket.

AED 199 per person
Gold passEverything in Silver plus the submersible simulator, glass-bottom boat ride, feeding experiences, discounts on animal encounters and dining vouchers.

AED 269 per person
Platinum passEverything in Gold plus skip-the-line entry and one animal encounter.

AED 399 per person
UAE residents offerSilver pass entry at 15% off for UAE residents.

AED 169 per person

Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.

Opening hours and best time to visit

DaysHours
Every day10:00–22:00

Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.

Best time to visit
Arrive for the 10:30 ray feeding or the 14:00 shark feeding if you want to see a presentation.
Time needed
About 2 hours

What to see

  • Walk-through tunnel under a 10-million-litre tank
  • More than 33,000 animals from over 70 species, according to the operator
  • Underwater Zoo on Level 2 with Gentoo penguins, otters and a rainforest zone
  • Glass-bottom boat ride included with the Gold and Platinum passes
  • Daily ray feeding at 10:30 and shark feeding at 14:00 (times can change)

How to get there

Taxi
Ask for The Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai; the aquarium is inside the mall.

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Staying close by: hotels near Dubai Aquarium (33 we recommend within 5 km)

Tips for your visit

  • Your ticket is valid for one entry only; you cannot leave and come back.
  • The operator says a visit to the tunnel takes 15–30 minutes and the Underwater Zoo 45–90 minutes.
  • Book the glass-bottom boat slot at the boat area on Level 2 early in your visit to avoid a long wait.
  • Photos and video are allowed, but some exhibits ban flash.
  • The operator's FAQ gives 10:00–22:00 on weekdays and 10:00–23:00 at weekends; its structured data lists shorter hours, so check on the day.
  • Some encounters have height limits (120 cm or 140 cm) and are not open to pregnant guests.

Accessibility

Accessibility not confirmed. The operator lists the Penguin and Otter encounters as wheelchair and stroller accessible. The Birds and Reptile encounters are not, and the Ray, Shark Trainer and King Croc encounters need guests to climb stairs. No general access statement for the whole attraction was found.

Questions and answers

How much is a Dubai Aquarium ticket?

On the operator's site the Silver pass costs AED 199, Gold AED 269 and Platinum AED 399. UAE residents can buy the Silver pass for AED 169.

How long does a visit take?

The operator suggests 15–30 minutes for the tunnel and 45–90 minutes for the Underwater Zoo. The glass-bottom boat ride lasts about 15–20 minutes.

Can I re-enter on the same ticket?

No. Each ticket covers a single entry.

Can I take photos?

Yes, photos and video are allowed. Flash is not permitted at some exhibits, which are marked along the route.

Where this information comes from

Official website: thedubaiaquarium.com

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