Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets at Dubai Mall

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300 Species Behind Glass: Inside Dubai's Suspended Aquarium

You walk through a 10-million-liter suspended tank holding 300+ marine species, including sharks and rays, then explore the Underwater Zoo section—all without arranging transport or timing yourself around opening hours. Entry includes both the main aquarium and zoo access; the space is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly, and children under 2 enter free. You're in Dubai Mall, which means parking, food, and other shops are steps away if you want to extend the visit.

1h–3h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Arrive at The Dubai Mall
Enter Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Explore marine animals and exhibits
Observe sharks, rays, and other species
Enjoy underwater paradise displays

The Experience

The tank holds 10 million liters of water, and when you stand in front of it, the first thing that hits you is the sheer scale—sharks glide past at eye level, rays drift like living kites, and the light bends through the glass in a way that makes you forget you're inside a shopping mall. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo sits in the heart of Dubai Mall, a building that pulls in more visitors than Times Square or Central Park combined, and this aquarium is the reason some of those millions come through the doors. More than 300 species swim here, from the obvious predators to creatures you'd never think to look for, and the whole thing was designed to feel like you've stepped into an underwater paradise rather than a typical zoo tank.

Your ticket gets you into both the main aquarium level and the Underwater Zoo section, which means you're not just watching fish through one window—you move through different zones, each one revealing something else about what lives down there. The space is wheelchair accessible, and there are strollers allowed, so families with young kids or anyone who needs mobility support can move through without hassle. The aquarium won a Certificate of Excellence and was named Images Most Admired Retailer of the Year for Leisure & Entertainment back in 2012, which tells you something about how seriously they've built this thing.

Since Dubai Mall itself is open year-round and draws nearly 750,000 visitors every week, you're not going to be alone in there—but the aquarium itself is designed to handle the crowds without feeling like you're packed in. Kids under 2 get in free as long as they sit on an adult's lap, and children aged 2 to 15 need to be with a paying adult, so if you're traveling with family, you know exactly what the cost will be before you arrive. The mall is connected to public transport, so you don't need a car to get there, and once you're inside, everything is laid out so you can move at your own pace.

What’s included

Dubai Aquarium ticket with access to the main tank and all viewing areas.
Underwater Zoo ticket included in your entry.
wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.
stroller access for families with infants and young children.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Efficient Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see one of the world's largest suspended aquariums without arranging your own transport or timing—the mall's location and public transit access mean you show up and walk in, and the fixed ticket price covers both the main aquarium and the zoo section so there are no surprises at the gate.