Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets: 48m Tunnel & King Croc

Walk the 48-meter tunnel, meet King Croc, see 33,000 creatures in one visit

You get entry to both the main aquarium and the underwater zoo, walk the 48-meter tunnel with 270-degree views of 33,000 creatures, and see King Croc up close. Optional add-ons like shark cage snorkeling and dives are available separately. The ticket is valid for one visit on the date you choose, and you can move through at your own pace without a guide or time limit.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

• Enter Dubai Aquarium at Dubai Mall
• Explore the aquarium section
• Walk through 48-meter underwater tunnel
• Discover underwater zoo section
• See King Crocs and night creatures

The experience

So you're at Dubai Mall and someone says, "We could just grab coffee," and then you remember there's a 10-million-liter aquarium right here with a tunnel that wraps around you like you're inside the tank itself. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo splits into two sections: the main aquarium with that suspended glass tunnel, and the zoo side where King Croc, the world's largest reptile, lives in a separate enclosure. Over 33,000 creatures from nearly 150 species move through the water around you, and the 48-meter walk gives you a 270-degree view that's hard to describe without sounding like you're overselling it.

The tunnel is the centerpiece, but there's more if you want it. You can add on a cage snorkeling experience or even a dive with sharks if you're that kind of person. Those cost extra and need booking ahead, but they're there. The underwater zoo section has night creatures and reptiles that feel separate from the main aquarium flow, so you're not just walking past glass for an hour. Kids under a certain height can ride in a stroller through most of it, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible, which matters if you're traveling with someone who needs that. The mall location means you can hit it between other stops. There's VR Park, KidZania, and an ice rink all in the same building if the aquarium alone doesn't fill your afternoon.

Entry gets you into both sections, and you move through at your own pace. There's no guide narration or timed slots, so you can spend twenty minutes or two hours depending on how long you stand watching the big fish. The tunnel is coolest when it's less crowded, which tends to be mid-morning on weekdays, but that's not a guarantee. Public transport reaches the Dubai Mall easily, and parking is straightforward if you're driving.

What’s included

Entry to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, access to the 48-meter underwater tunnel with 270-degree views, admission to the underwater zoo section to see King Croc and other reptiles, and the chance to observe over 33,000 creatures from nearly 150 species. Optional experiences like shark cage snorkeling and dives with sharks are available as paid add-ons.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 89 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel Square

Is this one for you?Right for families, solo travelers, and anyone spending an afternoon at Dubai Mall who wants a self-paced indoor activity with no guide or time pressure. The tunnel and zoo sections keep you occupied for 1.5 to 2 hours, and wheelchair access means it works for visitors of different mobility levels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long does it take to walk through the aquarium?

Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours. There's no fixed route, so you can move faster or linger at any section.

Is the shark dive included in the ticket?

No. General admission covers the aquarium and zoo. Shark dive and cage snorkeling are paid add-ons booked separately.

Can I bring a stroller?

Yes. Strollers are allowed, and the aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible surfaces throughout.

Where is the Dubai Aquarium located?

Inside Dubai Mall, which also houses VR Park, KidZania, and an ice rink. Public transport and parking are available nearby.

How many species are in the aquarium?

Nearly 150 species, with over 33,000 individual creatures in the 10-million-liter tank.

What is the 48-meter tunnel?

An underwater walkway with 270-degree views of the main aquarium. You walk through it at your own pace and see the large fish and rays swimming around you.

Is there a guide included?

No. Your ticket is self-guided entry. You move through the aquarium and zoo on your own schedule.

Can I visit both the aquarium and the underwater zoo with one ticket?

Yes. One ticket covers both sections: the main aquarium with the tunnel and the underwater zoo with King Croc and night creatures.