Dubai’s underwater zoo or Aquarium is one of the most-visited tourist attractions, offering unique and exciting experiences for all ages. The remarkable infrastructure of the Aquarium is the hub of more than 140 different kinds of marine life, located at the Dubai Mall in the city’s center. Here, various wild, unique creations are shown on display, like penguins, majestic sharks, rays, and other exotic marine life. Here, you can get the chance to explore the rare and wild creatures of marine life closely. With the world’s giant acrylic viewing screen, the underwater zoo has a 10-million-liter tank, which provides visitors with a stunning 70-degree view of the marine life.
At the Dubai Mall Aquarium, you can enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride, dive with sharks, swim with stingrays, and feel a thrill, among other exciting adventures. Numerous packages are offered for those seeking a more immersive experience, like the Ultimate Aquarium Experience, allowing visitors to interact closely and even feed some marine creatures. For your adventure, tickets for the Aquarium and underwater zoo can be purchased through an online website. The details about booking tickets for Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo are here. Read the information below and choose your favorite voucher. For a more adventurous day in Dubai, you can dive into excitement at Yas Waterworld on Yas Island and book your ticket now for an unforgettable experience.
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List of Activities to Do at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Few wonders in the globe go beyond the wildest imagination which one is the Dubai Aquarium underwater zoo. It is the worlds biggest world’s largest suspended acrylic aquarium which is the home of 33000 exotic marine life species. Besides viewing the creatures, here, you can do the following activities:
- Shark Encounter
- Shark Dives
- Scuba Diving and Specialty Dive
- Beautiful interaction transitions
- Glass-Bottom Boat Rides
- Cage Snorkelling
- Shark Walker
- Underwater Zoo
- UAE’s Night Creatures
- VRZOO
Tickets to Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is open all over the year. The following are the different tickets and packages for different experiences.
Regular Pass
On the regular pass, the ticket inclusion may include:
- Aquarium Tunnel
- Underwater Zoo
- Penguin Cove & Nursery
- 1x AED 20 Aquarium Retail Voucher
Ultimate Experience Voucher
On the ultimate experience voucher, you can enjoy the following activities:
- Aquarium Tunnel
- Underwater Zoo
- Penguin Cove & Nursery
- Aqua Feast (Fish feeding)
- Glass Boat Tour
- 1x AED 20 Food & Beverage voucher “Aquarium Café”
- 1x AED 20 Aquarium retail shop
- 30% Discount on available Animal Encounters
Annual Pass
At Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, there is too much to explore. For your fun, one day will not be enough to visit all the attractions. So, for your convenience, there is a special Annual Pass with unlimited entry for 365 days. Through this pass, you can get more benefits. With no blackout dates, skip the queues and get right to your marine adventure. You can enter here any time and enjoy your perks even festive seasons and during holidays. Buy this pass now and enjoy:
Discounts and Privileges
- 25 % off on entry for all accompanying family
- 25% discount purchases in our retail shop
- 25% discount on birthday parties
- 25% discount on al Digi Photo
- 25%o discount on Shark Dives
- 25% discount on Cage Snorkeling Experiences
- 25% discount on PADI Courses, dive trips, and Al Boom Diving
Enjoy the Thrill of Each “ENCOUNTER” at the Price of 100 AED

The following activities you can enjoy at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo only at the price of AED 100:
- Penguin Encounter
- Ray Encounter
- King Crocs Encounter
- Otter Encounter
- Shark Trainer Encounter
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Penguin Encounter
- Children must be age of 2 years or above.
- The age below 2 years is not permitted for attractions.
- Wheelchair or stroller is not accessible.
- Before the scheduled time, visitors should arrive within 15 minutes.
- An adult must accompany children under 15 years of age.
Ray Encounter
- The minimum height prerequisite is 140 cm.
- The height of adults and children should be above 140 cm.
- Below 2 years of age will not be applicable.
- Guests must be fit to ascend and descend stairs to access the ray feeding platform.
King Crocs Encounter
- Adults and Children must have a height of above 120 cm.
- Ride-on attractions are strictly prohibited for pregnant guests.
- The below 2 years of age are not allowed
- Guests must be physically fit to access the Crocodile habitat portion of the Experience.
- Visitors should arrive 30 minutes before the fixed time.
Otter Encounter
- Children must be age of 2 years or above.
- Wheelchair and Stroller accessible.
- Visitors should arrive 15 minutes before the fixed time.
- Children under 2 years can enter free of cost.
- An adult must accompany children under 15 years of age.
Shark Trainer Encounter
- The minimum height requirement for this attraction is 140 cm.
- Pregnant women are not allowed.
- Not permitted to enjoy this attraction for below 2 years of age
- Guests must be physically fit to reach the shark trainer portion of the experience
- The activity will be done on a standing level so, swimming is not required.
- Visitors should arrive 15 minutes before the fixed time.
Know Before You Go for Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets
Here are a few points you must know before visiting the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo:
- It is important to present an original ID proof at the time of entry.
- Small kids aged 0-2 and pregnant women are not permitted in the Glass Bottom Boat.
- Due to technical issues or in case of poor weather conditions, the service provider worker will hold no responsibility if any component of an attraction is non-operational.
- Kids under 15 years of age must be attended by an adult (15+ years old)
- For partly utilized services, there will be no refund.
- The Basic Pass Combo includes entry to attractions such as the Dubai Aquarium Tunnel and Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, while the Explorer Pass Experience includes the Basic Pass Combo with the Bottom Boat Tour.
- For each guest at the time of arrival, ID proof is mandatory.
- On the site the wheelchair and stroller are accessible (excluding the Penguin Encounter section Rayn Encounter).
- Before the scheduled time, try to arrive 15 minutes early.
- All individuals entering are bound to follow the rules and regulations set by the management.
- Babies aged 0-2 years can go for free but will not be permitted on Glass Bottom Boat.
Conclusion
At the Dubai Aquarium and Under Water Zoo, explore the world of water animals such as a 40-year-old giant crocodile weighing 750 kg, lizards, snakes, sharks, pelagic fish, piranha, penguins, and many more incredible species. The Dubai Aquarium is a giant 10-million-liter water tank characterizing the beauty and calmness in the depths of the underwater world. Here, you can be mesmerized by the 180-degree aquarium tunnel, underwater zoo, aquarium tunnel, scene tour, underwater observatory, and much more, as per the selected package. Get amused by the virtual adventure among dugongs, whale sharks, and a Big Screen Theatre. No matter what opportunities you wish to see and enjoy, the whole trip to the Dubai Aquarium, the tunnel, and the underwater zoo will be absorbing, absorbing, inspiring, and exciting in all aspects. So, what you are in wait. Book your ticket today and be ready for the adventurous trip.