Zoos

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

Family observing penguins swimming at the underwater aquarium in Dubai zoo.

Family observing manta rays in Dubai underwater aquarium.

Family observing manta rays through glass-bottom boat at Dubai aquarium.

Family walking on a rope bridge in Dubai Aquarium.

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Open today

10:00am - 11:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Make your way to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and meet Gentoo penguins who call the Dubai Aquarium their home!

4.3/5

(9,582)

Ayoub

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Absolutely amazing experience! 🐟 I visited Dubai Aquarium and it was one of the most beautiful attractions in Dubai. The place is well-organized, super clean, and the underwater view is breathtaking. Watching the sharks, rays, and colorful fish feels like being deep in the ocean. The staff were kind and professional. Highly recommend it to families and anyone who loves marine life. Truly unforgettable! 💙

Sagar

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We enjoyed the overall safari, especially the dune bashing and quad biking. 🤩🥳😎 The guide, Najam, provided us with very good hospitality and guidance. 🙏😊👍 Thank you so much. 🥰💯💖

Iryna

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Price is a little less if you buy tickets separately on official sites. Validation is quick, no ticket lines, you just show the bar code at the enterance. Application DOES NOT work without internet! You will not have access to your tickets if you are offline, make sure you screenshot your ticket ahead of visit.

Meet the coolest (literally!) inhabitants – the penguins residing in their cove at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and wait for them to waddle around their icy home!

Originally from a facility in the USA, these penguins live in a temperature-controlled facility that replicates the Subantarctic environmental conditions.

Learn about the fascinating behavior of 16 Gentoo penguins with a behind-the-scenes tour and watch them from the interactive platform.

Walk through a 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel teeming with sand sharks and sting rays then meet crabs, otters, and even crocs at the Underwater Zoo!

Fun fact: The 10-million-liter Dubai Aquarium tank is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world.

Entry to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Access to Underwater Zoo

Access to Aquarium Tunnel

Access to Penguin Cove & Nursery

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.3
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What our guests say
Bazzucchi
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Super easy to book! And very fast entrance. Amazing Aquarium in the center of the Mall. Spectacular! We will return again!
Chirag
Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Awesome experience with long lasting memories
Asha
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our initial experience at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo was nothing short of amazing, offering a truly captivating and well-organized journey into the world of aquatic life. The park is exceptionally managed, providing a smooth and immersive experience for viewing the diverse range of animals. The ability to witness such a vast array of aquatic species in one location is a credit to the facility's design and operational flow. Specific highlights that stood out were the charming penguin enclosure and the truly massive saltwater crocodile—an ancient, formidable animal that commands attention. This attraction is undoubtedly a must-visit destination. Constructive Feedback on Photography Services: While the overall visit quality is five-star, one area for improvement lies with the on-site photography services. The professional photos captured by staff are excellent quality, but the current pricing structure is excessively high. We strongly suggest that management reassess the cost of these mementos. Implementing more accessible pricing would not only enhance the visitor experience but would almost certainly increase the volume of purchases, allowing more people to take home a physical memory of their incredible visit.
Ayoub
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Absolutely amazing experience! 🐟 I visited Dubai Aquarium and it was one of the most beautiful attractions in Dubai. The place is well-organized, super clean, and the underwater view is breathtaking. Watching the sharks, rays, and colorful fish feels like being deep in the ocean. The staff were kind and professional. Highly recommend it to families and anyone who loves marine life. Truly unforgettable! 💙
Christian
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A unique experience! The crocodiles were impressive. We also had the opportunity to stroke baby sharks! We also really enjoyed the turtles.

A day with aquatic animals

Discover a whole new world at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, located at the Dubai Mall. Enjoy the 270-degree acrylic walkthrough tunnel for close encounters with these underwater animals. At level 2, you have the Underwater Zoo, a great place that boasts individual marine displays with their unique aquatic environments. Learn all about their quirks from the trained staff. Wave at Penguins, Crocodiles, Piranhas, Giant Spider Crabs, Otters, Water Rats, Sea Horses, and Sea Jellies here!

Meet 16 Gentoo Penguins

You have another reason to visit the much-adored Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: the adorable Gentoo penguins! See these adorable flightless birds, an experience you'll be talking about for days! Step into the Penguin Cove habitat and come face-to-feather with the colony of Gentoo Penguins while gasping at their fascinating behavior. Their purpose-built, temperature-controlled facilities replicate the Subantarctic environmental conditions, ensuring they have a comfortable home in Dubai. This multi-level exhibit has a lot of exciting areas to uncover, including a slide into the pool.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Monday	10:00am - 11:00pm	last entry 10:15pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 11:00pm	last entry 10:15pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 11:00pm	last entry 10:15pm
Thursday	10:00am - 11:00pm	last entry 10:15pm
Friday	10:00am - 11:00pm	last entry 10:15pm
Saturday	10:00am - 12:00am	last entry 11:15pm
Sunday	10:00am - 12:00am	last entry 11:15pm

Additional information

Photography and videography are permitted. However, specific exhibits do not allow flash photography for the safety of the animals.

The average time spent at the Aquarium tunnel (Level 0) is 15 - 30 min. The Underwater Zoo (Level 2) takes about 45 min - 1.5 hrs. The Glass Bottom Boat ride lasts approximately 15 to 20 min.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult above 15 years at all times.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the aquarium

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

Ticket Redemption Point

You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Address: Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

It is conveniently located inside the Dubai Mall

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

Closest bus stop is The Dubai Mall, a 2-minute walk to the mall

Bues 27, 28, 29, 50, and more will bring you here

Validity

Your ticket can be redeemed within 6 months of the date of purchase.