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On September 9, 2026
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Overview
- Duration:5 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour
- Language:Arabic, English
- Duration:~5 hrs with transfers (1.5–2.5 hrs inside)
- Location:The Dubai Mall — LG & Level 2
- Ticket:All-inclusive: Tunnel, Zoo, Penguins, Behind-the-Scenes
- Transfers:Sharing & private hotel pickup available
- Children:Ages 2–14 must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation:Instant e-ticket
Dive into the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall — one of the world's largest suspended aquariums. A colossal 10-million-litre tank holds over 33,000 aquatic animals across 140+ species, including the world's largest collection of sand tiger sharks, all viewed from the famous 48-metre walk-through tunnel with stunning 270° views.
Your all-inclusive ticket covers everything: the Underwater Zoo on Level 2 with the legendary King Croc — over 5 metres long and 750+ kg — the Gentoo penguins of Penguin Cove, and an exclusive guided behind-the-scenes tour revealing how this record-breaking marine world is cared for every day. Optional hotel transfers make it completely hassle-free.
What you'll discover inside:
🦈 Aquarium Tunnel — 48 metres, 270° views, sharks and rays overhead
🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Tour — see how the 10-million-litre tank operates
🐊 King Croc — one of the world's largest reptiles
🐧 Penguin Cove — Gentoo penguins in their Antarctic habitat
🦦 Rocky Shore Zone — playful Asian small-clawed otters
🐟 Rainforest & Living Ocean Zones — piranhas, seahorses and jellyfish
Transfer options:
🎟️ Ticket Only — visit anytime during venue entry hours
🚐 Sharing Transfers — morning or afternoon slot, ~5 hours door-to-door
Private transfers (per vehicle, added as an extra at booking):
🚙 7 Seater Car — up to 7 guests, flexible timing
🚐 12 Seater Van — up to 12 guests, flexible timing
👥 Groups larger than 12? Message us on WhatsApp for a tailored group quote.
Good to know:
🕐 Hours (ticket entry): Mon–Thu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🚇 Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station, then the air-conditioned walkway
📸 Photos welcome — flash photography is not permitted at specific exhibits
♿ Accessibility: wheelchair and stroller friendly (except Ray & Penguin Encounter areas)
🛍️ Make it a full Dubai Mall day: The aquarium sits in the same building as Dubai's biggest attractions — pair it with Play DXB or an evening at the Dubai Fountain.
Your all-inclusive ticket covers everything: the Underwater Zoo on Level 2 with the legendary King Croc — over 5 metres long and 750+ kg — the Gentoo penguins of Penguin Cove, and an exclusive guided behind-the-scenes tour revealing how this record-breaking marine world is cared for every day. Optional hotel transfers make it completely hassle-free.
📍 Located inside The Dubai Mall — combine with Play DXB and an evening at the Dubai Fountain for the ultimate Downtown day. Open 365 days a year.
What you'll discover inside:
🦈 Aquarium Tunnel — 48 metres, 270° views, sharks and rays overhead
🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Tour — see how the 10-million-litre tank operates
🐊 King Croc — one of the world's largest reptiles
🐧 Penguin Cove — Gentoo penguins in their Antarctic habitat
🦦 Rocky Shore Zone — playful Asian small-clawed otters
🐟 Rainforest & Living Ocean Zones — piranhas, seahorses and jellyfish
Transfer options:
🎟️ Ticket Only — visit anytime during venue entry hours
🚐 Sharing Transfers — morning or afternoon slot, ~5 hours door-to-door
Private transfers (per vehicle, added as an extra at booking):
🚙 7 Seater Car — up to 7 guests, flexible timing
🚐 12 Seater Van — up to 12 guests, flexible timing
👥 Groups larger than 12? Message us on WhatsApp for a tailored group quote.
Good to know:
🕐 Hours (ticket entry): Mon–Thu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🚇 Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station, then the air-conditioned walkway
📸 Photos welcome — flash photography is not permitted at specific exhibits
♿ Accessibility: wheelchair and stroller friendly (except Ray & Penguin Encounter areas)
🛍️ Make it a full Dubai Mall day: The aquarium sits in the same building as Dubai's biggest attractions — pair it with Play DXB or an evening at the Dubai Fountain.
🦈 Ready to walk beneath the sharks?
Tunnel, Underwater Zoo, Penguin Cove and a guided behind-the-scenes tour — all in one ticket. Best price online, instant e-ticket.
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Tunnel, Underwater Zoo, Penguin Cove and a guided behind-the-scenes tour — all in one ticket. Best price online, instant e-ticket.
📅 Check Availability
💬 WhatsApp Us
Highlights
- 🦈 48m Shark Tunnel — Walk through with 270° underwater views
- 🐊 Meet King Croc — A 5-metre, 750 kg giant crocodile
- 🐧 Penguin Cove — Charming Gentoo penguins up close
- 🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Tour — Guided access included in every ticket
- 🎓 33,000 Animals — 140+ species in a 10-million-litre tank
- 🚐 Hotel Transfers — Sharing or private, door to door
- ⚡ Instant E-Ticket — Skip the queue, straight to the tunnel
🚐 Transfer Options & Timings
Choose how you travel. Sharing transfers include door-to-door hotel service; ticket-only guests visit anytime during entry hours; private vehicles are added as an extra at booking.
| Transfer Type | Schedule | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 🌅 Sharing — Morning | Pickup 9:30–10:30 AM · Venue 11:00 AM · Return pickup 1:00 PM | ~5 hours |
| 🌇 Sharing — Afternoon | Pickup 2:30–3:30 PM · Venue 4:00 PM · Return pickup 9:30 PM | ~5 hours |
| 🚙 Private Transfers | Flexible — added as an extra service at booking (7-seater car or 12-seater van) | ~5 hours |
| 🎟️ Without Transfers | Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 10 AM–9 PM | ~2 hrs |
💡
Afternoon slot tip: extra free time at Dubai Mall — perfect for the Dubai Fountain show before your 9:30 PM return pickup. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
Includes/Excludes
- Aquarium Tunnel — the famous 48-metre walk-through
- Underwater Zoo — all zones including King Croc
- Guided Behind-the-Scenes tour
- Penguin Cove and Gentoo penguins
- Shared hotel transfers (with Sharing Transfers package)
- Instant e-ticket confirmation
- Food and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Ticket Only option)
- Private vehicle transfers (added as an extra service at booking)
- Glass-bottom boat ride (optional, where available)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Arrive at The Dubai Mall
The aquarium entrance is on the Lower Ground level; Underwater Zoo is
on Level 2. Ticket-only guests arrive anytime; transfer guests are
dropped at the mall entrance.
Walk the 48-Metre Tunnel
Glide along the walkway as sharks, rays and schools of fish pass overhead and around you — 270 degrees of underwater views. You may even catch divers hand-feeding the sharks.
Underwater Zoo — Level 2
Meet King Croc, the Gentoo penguins at Penguin Cove, playful otters in the Rocky Shore, piranhas in the Rainforest and jellyfish in the Living Ocean zone.
Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour
Join your scheduled slot to see how the 10-million-litre system works, how the animals are fed, and the science behind the world record. Arrive on time — slots run to schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is the aquarium inside Dubai Mall?
The Aquarium Tunnel entrance is on the Lower Ground level, and the
Underwater Zoo is on Level 2. Signs throughout the mall point the way.
Underwater Zoo is on Level 2. Signs throughout the mall point the way.
What are the opening hours?
Sunday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM -
12:00 AM. Open 365 days a year, including public holidays. Last entry
is roughly 45 minutes before closing
12:00 AM. Open 365 days a year, including public holidays. Last entry
is roughly 45 minutes before closing
How long does a visit take?
Most guests spend 1.5 to 2.5 hours inside covering the tunnel, the
Underwater Zoo and the behind-the-scenes tour.
Underwater Zoo and the behind-the-scenes tour.
What is included in the ticket?
One all-inclusive ticket covers the 48-metre Aquarium Tunnel, the full
Underwater Zoo with King Croc, Penguin Cove and the guided
behind-the-scenes tour.
Underwater Zoo with King Croc, Penguin Cove and the guided
behind-the-scenes tour.
What are the transfer timings?
Sharing transfers run twice daily: morning pickup 9:30-10:30 AM with a
1:00 PM return, and afternoon pickup 2:30-3:30 PM with a 9:30 PM
return. Each round trip takes about 5 hours. Private transfers are
scheduled flexibly for your group.
1:00 PM return, and afternoon pickup 2:30-3:30 PM with a 9:30 PM
return. Each round trip takes about 5 hours. Private transfers are
scheduled flexibly for your group.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Children between 2 and 14 years must be accompanied by an adult
at all times. Under-2s enter free.
at all times. Under-2s enter free.
Can I take photos?
Yes — photography is welcome, but flash is not permitted at specific
exhibits for the health and safety of the animals.
exhibits for the health and safety of the animals.
When does the behind-the-scenes tour run?
On scheduled slots throughout the day. Your entry time is noted on
your e-ticket — please arrive punctually.
your e-ticket — please arrive punctually.
How do I get there by metro?
Take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station, then follow the
air-conditioned walkway directly into the mall.
air-conditioned walkway directly into the mall.
What is the refund policy?
There is no refund for unused or partially used services. Free
cancellation applies up to 24 hours before your visit — see the
policy section for full terms.
cancellation applies up to 24 hours before your visit — see the
policy section for full terms.
📅 Cancellation & Refund Policy
In case of cancellation after booking, 100% charges apply.
There is no refund for unused or partially used services.
Please review dates and guest numbers carefully before confirming.
There is no refund for unused or partially used services.
Please review dates and guest numbers carefully before confirming.
👶 Child & Infant Policy
Children under 2 years are considered infants and enter free of cost.
Children aged 2 to 15 pay the child rate and must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times.
Children aged 2 to 15 pay the child rate and must be accompanied by a participating adult at all times.
⚠️ Visit Rules & Access
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
Flash photography is not permitted at specific exhibits for animal welfare.
Pregnant women and children under 2 are not allowed on the glass-bottom boat ride.
The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible, except the Ray Encounter and Penguin Encounter areas.
On transfer bookings, eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the vehicle.
Operational timings may change — check the venue's official timings before you visit.
Flash photography is not permitted at specific exhibits for animal welfare.
Pregnant women and children under 2 are not allowed on the glass-bottom boat ride.
The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible, except the Ray Encounter and Penguin Encounter areas.
On transfer bookings, eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the vehicle.
Operational timings may change — check the venue's official timings before you visit.
📋 General Booking TermsPrices are per person unless stated otherwise.
Bookings are confirmed by email, with an instant e-ticket where applicable.
Timings and itineraries may change due to weather, traffic or operator requirements.
Guests are responsible for carrying valid photo identification where required.
Full terms are shown at checkout and on your confirmed voucher.
Bookings are confirmed by email, with an instant e-ticket where applicable.
Timings and itineraries may change due to weather, traffic or operator requirements.
Guests are responsible for carrying valid photo identification where required.
Full terms are shown at checkout and on your confirmed voucher.
Extra Services
DUAZ Private Transfer — 12 Seater Van
Private van for up to 12 guests, flexible timing
700.00 د.إ/person
DUAZ Private Transfer — 7 Seater Car
Private door-to-door vehicle for up to 7 guests, flexible timing
400.00 د.إ/package
Customer reviews
I enjoyed my Time at the location
★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 · Based on 12 guest reviews
Olivia Bennett — United Kingdom★★★★★
“Fantastic experience for our family. The aquarium tunnel was amazing, especially watching the sharks and rays swimming right above us. The kids also loved the Underwater Zoo. Definitely worth visiting while in Dubai.”
Дмитрий Соколов — Russia★★★★★
“Очень интересное место! Больше всего понравился огромный аквариум и подводный тоннель. Акулы и скаты плавали совсем рядом, впечатления невероятные. Зоопарк под водой тоже очень понравился.”
Michael Anderson — United States★★★★★
“Really impressive attraction inside Dubai Mall. The size of the main aquarium is incredible, and walking through the underwater tunnel was definitely the highlight. Great activity for couples as well as families.”
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محمد العتيبي — Saudi Arabia★★★★★
“تجربة رائعة جداً للعائلة. الأكواريوم ضخم والمنظر داخل النفق تحت الماء جميل جداً، خصوصاً مشاهدة أسماك القرش والشفانين. الأطفال استمتعوا كثيراً بحديقة الحيوانات المائية.”
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Claire Dubois — France★★★★★
“Une très belle expérience à faire à Dubaï. Le tunnel de l’aquarium est impressionnant et permet d’observer les requins et les raies de très près. Le zoo sous-marin est également très intéressant. Une visite que je recommande.”
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Елена Морозова — Russia★★★★★
“Нам очень понравилось посещение Dubai Aquarium. Особенно понравились пингвины и подводный тоннель. Всё было красиво организовано, а морские животные выглядели потрясающе. Отличное место для семейного отдыха.”
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أحمد حسن — Egypt★★★★★
“من أجمل الأماكن التي زرناها في دبي. النفق المائي كان رائعاً جداً، ومشاهدة أسماك القرش والراي من مسافة قريبة كانت تجربة مميزة. المكان مناسب للعائلات والأطفال.”
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Sophie Laurent — France★★★★★
“Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette visite. L’aquarium est vraiment impressionnant et le tunnel de 48 mètres offre une vue magnifique sur la vie marine. Les enfants ont adoré les animaux du Underwater Zoo.”
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Marco Rossi — Italy★★★★★
“Una bellissima esperienza durante il nostro viaggio a Dubai. L’acquario è enorme e il tunnel sottomarino è spettacolare. Abbiamo visto squali, razze e tantissimi pesci. Consigliato soprattutto per una giornata in famiglia.”
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аталья Иванова★★★★★
“Прекрасное место для посещения в Дубае. Нам очень понравились акулы, скаты и особенно пингвины. Можно сделать много красивых фотографий. Посещение оставило очень приятные впечатления.”
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Sarah Williams★★★★★
“Such a memorable experience! We visited as a couple and spent a good amount of time exploring the aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The tunnel gives you an amazing view of the marine life. A great indoor attraction in Dubai”
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يوسف منصور★★★★★
“تجربة جميلة وممتعة جداً. أعجبني تنوع الحيوانات البحرية وطريقة عرضها، والنفق تحت الماء كان أفضل جزء بالنسبة لي. المكان مناسب جداً للعائلات والزوار الذين يزورون دبي لأول مرة.”
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