Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: 10M Liter Tank & Shark Dive

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Duration1h–6h

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33,000 Fish in a Tank the Size of a Building—and You Walk Through It

You get entry to the world's largest suspended aquarium with 33,000 marine animals, a walk through a 48-meter underwater tunnel with 270-degree views, and access to the Underwater Zoo section with King Croc and nocturnal species. Optional shark diving, cage snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat rides are available to book separately. E-tickets arrive by email the day before your visit, and the whole venue is wheelchair accessible with stroller rentals on-site.

1h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Enter Dubai Aquarium
Walk through underwater tunnel
See marine animals and species
Explore Underwater Zoo
Meet King Crocs and night creatures

The Experience

The moment you step into the main chamber, the water hits you first—not the animals, but the sheer volume of it. Ten million liters suspended above and around you, held by acrylic so clear you forget it's there. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo sits inside Dubai Mall, which means you can walk straight from the parking garage into one of the world's largest aquariums without negotiating a single outdoor street. The tank itself is the size of a small building, and the 48-meter tunnel cuts right through the middle of it, giving you a 270-degree view of whatever swims past—rays, groupers, sharks, the works.

There are two sections to move through. The aquarium is the main draw: 33,000 creatures from nearly 150 species, arranged so you're never more than a few steps from something worth stopping for. The tunnel is where most people linger, watching the larger fish cruise overhead and through the sides. After that, you move into the Underwater Zoo section, which is smaller but stranger—this is where King Croc lives, the world's largest reptile, along with night creatures and reptiles that don't get the same attention as the fish but are just as worth seeing. The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, and there are strollers available if you're bringing small children.

If you want more than just walking and looking, the aquarium offers optional add-ons: Dive with Sharks puts you in the tank itself with a guide, Cage Snorkeling lets you snorkel without leaving the safety of an enclosure, and the Glass Bottom Ride takes you out over the tank in a boat with a transparent floor. These aren't included in the basic ticket, but they're bookable separately if you decide once you're there. The e-ticket arrives by email the day before, so you just show it on your phone at the entrance—no printing, no waiting for physical tickets to arrive.

The location matters more than it sounds. Being inside Dubai Mall means you can combine this with other things in the same building—KidZania if you have children, the VR Park if you want something faster-paced, or even the Burj Khalifa check-in desk if you're planning to go up. It also means you're not dependent on a car or a taxi to get here; public transport stops nearby, and the whole place is designed for people moving between attractions on foot. Bring a valid photo ID or passport—it's required at the entrance, and they check it.

What’s included

Your visit includes admission tickets to both the Dubai Aquarium and the Underwater Zoo section, access to the 48-meter underwater tunnel with 270-degree views, and the chance to see King Croc and the full collection of 33,000 marine animals from nearly 150 species.
E-tickets are sent by email the day before your visit.
Optional activities like shark diving, cage snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat rides can be booked separately at the venue.
Stroller rentals are available on-site, and the entire facility is wheelchair accessible.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Royal Smart Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see a major Dubai attraction without arranging transport or worrying about entry logistics—the location inside Dubai Mall and the e-ticket system mean you walk in with your phone and go. It works well for families with young children, people with mobility needs, and anyone who wants to combine multiple attractions in one building.