Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: Tunnel & Shark Tank Entry

Walk Under Sharks in the World's Largest Suspended Tank

You get timed entry to the full Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, including the underwater tunnel beneath the world's largest suspended tank. Walk under sharks and rays, see the 750-kilogram crocodile, and explore 30,000+ marine animals across multiple levels at your own pace. Wheelchair accessible throughout, with stroller-friendly pathways and a snorkeling cage option if you want closer contact.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

• Enter Dubai Aquarium
• See giant crocodile and fish
• Walk through underwater tunnel
• Explore underwater zoo

The experience

Most aquariums you walk past the glass. Here the glass walks over you. The underwater tunnel at Dubai Aquarium puts you directly beneath a 10-million-liter tank where sharks, rays, and pelagic fish move through the water above your head. It's the kind of perspective shift that makes you stop mid-stride. The tank itself is the largest suspended aquarium in the world, which means the engineering alone is worth the ticket, but it's the animals that hold you there: the 40-year-old giant crocodile weighing 750 kilograms, piranhas in their own section, penguins that dart like they're late for something, and rays that glide like they're showing off.

Your entry includes the full Underwater Zoo experience, which spreads across multiple levels and lets you move at your own pace: no guide rushing you through, no set timing. You'll see more than 30,000 aquatic animals total, arranged so you're not just looking at fish in a line but moving through different habitats and tank sizes. The snorkeling cage is there if you want something closer, though most people spend their time in the tunnel and the main viewing areas, where the scale of the tank does the work. Wheelchair access runs through all areas and surfaces, and if you're traveling with small children, strollers move easily through the space.

Entry is timed, which means you pick your arrival window instead of joining a queue at the door. Public transport gets you there (the aquarium is in the Dubai Mall), and once you're inside, there's no rush. Some people spend two hours, others three. The crocodile alone tends to stop people longer than they expect.

What’s included

Your ticket includes timed entry to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, full access to the underwater tunnel beneath the 10-million-liter suspended tank, and the optional snorkeling cage experience. All areas are wheelchair accessible with stroller-friendly pathways throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 15 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 refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mayra Tours LLC

Is this one for you?Best for families and anyone who wants to see the aquarium's main attractions (the tunnel and the giant tank) without arranging tickets at the door or waiting in an entry queue. The timed slot is what makes that possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I enter the snorkeling cage?

Yes, the snorkeling cage is included as an additional experience within your ticket, though it's optional.

How long does a typical visit take?

Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the aquarium and underwater zoo.

What time should I arrive?

You'll choose your timed entry window when you book. Arrive within that window to skip the entry queue.

How do I get to the Dubai Aquarium?

It's located in the Dubai Mall. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the building is wheelchair accessible.

What animals will I see?

The aquarium houses over 30,000 animals including sharks, rays, piranhas, penguins, lizards, snakes, and a 40-year-old giant crocodile.

Is there a guide included?

No, this is self-guided entry. You explore at your own pace through the aquarium and underwater zoo.