Observe undersea life through the world’s largest acrylic viewing panel. Walk along the Aquarium Tunnel, take a glass-bottom boat ride and dive into a virtual world in the Submersible Simulator.

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Highlights

Take a stunning walk through the Aquarium Tunnel
See where scientists simulate environmental changes
Visit the Underwater Zoo and marvel at the incredible variety of exotic species
Hop into a glass-bottom boat to see aquatic creatures swimming beneath you

Full description

Discover a fascinating aquatic world with a day admission ticket to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The 10-million-liter tank is home to more than 33,000 aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. There are more than 300 sharks and rays living in the tank, including the world’s largest collection of sand tiger sharks. Just above the aquarium is the Underwater Zoo. Get up close to penguins, piranhas, seahorses, jellyfish and more. Step inside the Submersible Simulator for a virtual adventure among dugongs, whale sharks and many other sea creatures. The Underwater Zoo provides an interactive approach to educating children and visitors on the ecology and sustainability of marine life. The journey consists of three ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean. The Penguin encounter allows you to get face to face with a colony of 16 Gentoo penguins residing at the new Penguin Cove exhibit along with a zookeeper. This exciting encounter starts with an educational video about the incredible Antarctic birds and their original habitat. Next, visitors get to meet the Gentoo Penguins, enjoy exceptional photo opportunities, and experience up-close penguin interaction.

Includes

Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Penguin Cove
Back of the House tour
Interactive platform

Food and beverages
Photos

Not suitable for

Children under 2 years
Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Head to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo's main entrance. You must redeem the voucher at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo ticket counter in exchange for your physical ticket.

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 550 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
3.8/5
Service
4.2/5
Organization
4.2/5

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All in all the experience was good. Only we had a small problem. We had booked the visit to the aquarium and the penguin bay. At first they didn't want to let us into the Penguin Bay because we had supposedly not booked it. But then we were able to clear that up and we could also look at the penguins.

March 8, 2022

If you would like to see many different fishes then YES go to the aquarium. If you would like to see something more like the shark ponds or penguins buy this add on ticket. Diving with the sharks is also an option (next time). If you are looking for the free visit, look at the aquarium from a slightly larger distance during the shopping.

January 28, 2022

This is great for any family or individual. I recommend adding one of the extras to see what goes on behind the scenes in relation to the work the aquarium does regarding feeding the many fish and other animals, the reproduction of some of the aquarium species, and how they help to protect the environment. My further recommendation is to take your time going through the aquarium and underwater zoo to fully appreciate what it has to offer.

October 5, 2021

Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo & Penguin Cove Experience

Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo & Penguin Cove Experience

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