Tour Overview
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums — a 10-million-litre tank housing 33,000 marine animals across 140+ species. Located in Dubai Mall, it's the largest suspended aquarium on Earth.
Walk through the 48-metre acrylic tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, groupers and colourful reef fish. Then explore the three zones of the Underwater Zoo: Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean. Star attractions include the 5-metre King Croc (world's largest saltwater crocodile in captivity), giant spider crabs, piranhas, otters and penguins.
Perfect for families with kids, marine life enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a 2-hour break from shopping at Dubai Mall. Hotel pickup & drop-off available.
What's Included & Not Included
Included
- Aquarium + Underwater Zoo entry
- 48-metre tunnel walk
- Access to all 3 zoo zones
- King Croc viewing
- Skip-the-line entry
- Hotel pickup & drop (add-on)
- Air-conditioned transport
Not Included
- Shark dive experience (add-on)
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Food & beverages
- Professional photography
- Tips & gratuities
Tour Roadmap
Hotel Pickup (Optional)
Pickup from your Dubai hotel.
Arrive at Dubai Mall
Skip-the-line entry to the Aquarium.
Tunnel Walk
Walk 48m through sharks, rays & 140+ species.
Rainforest Zone
Piranhas, otters & freshwater species.
Rocky Shore & King Croc
Penguins, sea horses & the 5m King Croc.
Living Ocean Zone
Jellyfish, lionfish & coral reef exhibits.
Souvenir Shop
Marine-themed merchandise.
Hotel Drop-off
Return to your hotel.
What to Wear & Bring
Comfortable Clothes
Air-conditioned venue.
Comfortable Shoes
Walking through Dubai Mall.
Camera
No flash allowed in aquarium.
Kids Welcome
Under-3s enter free.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated.
Cash / Card
For extras & souvenirs.
Choose Your Package
Aquarium + Zoo
- Aquarium + Underwater Zoo
- Tunnel walk access
- All 3 zoo zones
- Skip-the-line
- Kids under 3 free
Aquarium + Zoo + Transfer
- Everything in Standard
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 4-hour round service
- Meet & greet on arrival
Aquarium + Burj Khalifa
- Aquarium full access
- Burj Khalifa 124/125 floor
- Fountain show viewing
- Hotel pickup & drop
- Save AED 100
Cancellation Policy
Flexible & Fair
- More than 24 hours before100% Free Cancellation
- 12 – 24 hours before50% Refund
- Under 12 hours or no-showNo Refund
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — toddlers adore the aquarium. The tunnel is stroller-friendly and there are no scary elements. Under-3s enter free.
Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours. The tunnel is 20 minutes and the 3 zoo zones take the rest. You can extend or shorten as you wish.
Yes — a 5-metre, 750kg saltwater crocodile from Australia. He's been at Dubai Aquarium since 2011 and has his own dedicated habitat.
Yes — choose the "+ Burj Khalifa" package. Both attractions are inside Dubai Mall, so combining saves travel time.
Yes — Dubai Mall has 200+ restaurants. Halal, vegetarian & vegan options widely available.
What Our Guests Say
Our 6-year-old said this was her favourite part of Dubai. The tunnel is mesmerizing — sharks swimming over your head. King Croc is wild. Highly recommend for families.
Perfect half-day activity. Our guide knew which exhibits to prioritise and helped us skip all queues. Highly recommend.
