Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: 10M Liters & Shark Dive

Walk Through 48 Meters of Water & Creatures You've Never Seen

You walk a 48-meter underwater tunnel with a 180-degree view of 33,000 animals, then explore the Underwater Zoo and choose your own adventure: shark diving, cage snorkeling, or a glass-bottom boat. Entry and all zones are included, and the whole facility is wheelchair accessible with nearby public transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

• Enter Dubai Mall Aquarium
• Walk through 48-meter underwater tunnel
• View 33,000 marine animals
• See King Croc, largest reptile
• Explore underwater zoo
• Optional: Dive with sharks or cage snorkel
• Optional: Ride glass-bottom boat

The experience

There's a moment when you step into the 48-meter underwater tunnel at Dubai Aquarium and the water wraps around you on three sides (above, left, right), and suddenly the scale of it hits. Ten million liters. Thirty-three thousand animals. One hundred fifty species. You're not watching them through glass. You're inside their world, and they're moving past you like you're the visitor in their home. The tunnel alone is worth the trip, but it's only the beginning of what's here.

The aquarium sits inside the Dubai Mall, which means you're not trekking to some remote facility. It's accessible, climate-controlled, and built for the way people actually move through a day. If you want to go deeper than walking, the adventure activities are real: shark diving if you're certified, cage snorkeling if you're not but want the adrenaline, or a glass-bottom boat ride where you float above the tank and watch the animals below without getting wet. The King Croc, the largest reptile in the world, is here too, and seeing something that massive in person changes how you think about size. The Underwater Zoo is included, so you're not paying extra to see the animals up close. It's all one experience.

The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, strollers work fine, and public transport gets you there. You move at your own pace through the tunnel, stop where you want, and if the crowds build up, you can come back to a quieter section. It's not rushed. The animals don't have a schedule, and neither do you.

What’s included

• Your visit includes entry to the Dubai Aquarium and the Underwater Zoo, access to the 48-meter underwater tunnel with a 180-degree view, and the ability to observe 33,000 marine animals across 150 species.
• Adventure activities such as shark diving, cage snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat rides are available as separate paid experiences.
• The facility is wheelchair accessible, stroller-friendly, and located near public transportation options.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel Saga Tourism

Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious about marine life at an enormous scale without needing to plan transport or navigate a remote location. The aquarium is inside the Dubai Mall and fully accessible. Plan for two to three hours if you're just walking the zones. Add more time if you book an adventure activity like shark diving or cage snorkeling.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How long does it take to see the whole aquarium?

Most visitors spend two to three hours, depending on whether you do an adventure activity. The tunnel alone takes thirty to forty minutes if you move slowly and stop to watch.

Can I do shark diving if I'm not certified?

Shark diving requires certification. If you're not certified, cage snorkeling is available as an alternative thrill without the dive qualification.

Is the glass-bottom boat included in the ticket?

The ticket includes access to the aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Adventure activities like the glass-bottom boat, cage snorkeling, and shark diving are separate paid experiences.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Where is the aquarium located?

It's inside the Dubai Mall. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the mall itself is easy to reach by car or metro.

How many animals are in the aquarium?

There are 33,000 marine animals representing as many as 150 different species.

What is the King Croc?

The King Croc is the largest reptile in the world and is one of the standout attractions you'll see in the Underwater Zoo.