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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

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

4.3/5(9,916)

Chaitali M

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

Considering this is located inside the Dubai mall, you can actually roam around and then spend a lot of time in the aquarium, I think the best part about visiting with Headout was the fact that you could upgrade your experience to a penguin encounter or even a glass boat tour at the venue, and it is definitely a very exciting experience!

Osvaldino M

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Two great attractions in one day. Both attractions were very enjoyable and well worth visiting. The Dubai Aquarium is impressive, especially the huge tank and the variety of marine life. Walking through the tunnel gives fantastic views and is a great experience for both adults and children. The Green Planet was a pleasant surprise. The indoor rainforest is beautifully designed, with many interesting animals, birds and plants. It feels like stepping into a completely different environment in the middle of Dubai. The booking process through Headout was simple and convenient, and everything worked smoothly on the day of the visit. A great combination for anyone looking for something different from the usual Dubai attractions.

Deepak N

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

What made my visit special was how easy and convenient Headout made the entire experience. The booking process was quick, the tickets were delivered instantly, and all the information I needed was clearly provided. This allowed me to enjoy my visit to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo without any hassle. The seamless experience from booking to entry made the outing smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free.

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.

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What our guests say
Osvaldino M
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Two great attractions in one day. Both attractions were very enjoyable and well worth visiting. The Dubai Aquarium is impressive, especially the huge tank and the variety of marine life. Walking through the tunnel gives fantastic views and is a great experience for both adults and children. The Green Planet was a pleasant surprise. The indoor rainforest is beautifully designed, with many interesting animals, birds and plants. It feels like stepping into a completely different environment in the middle of Dubai. The booking process through Headout was simple and convenient, and everything worked smoothly on the day of the visit. A great combination for anyone looking for something different from the usual Dubai attractions.
Rodney A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Very easy access to both Aquarium and Underwater zoo. Have never seen anything like the way the display drew us in to search for more animals, fish, crocodile, penguins and I must say the theme set a natural environment that your body felt as you explored. Would highly recommend
Jalayne S
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
What a great day at the Dubai Mall, loved going up the Burj Khalifa finally after almost 4 years in UAE and it did not disappoint!! The Duabi Aquarium was also such a treat and particularly loved the incredible underwater tunnel experience.
Chaitali M
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
Considering this is located inside the Dubai mall, you can actually roam around and then spend a lot of time in the aquarium, I think the best part about visiting with Headout was the fact that you could upgrade your experience to a penguin encounter or even a glass boat tour at the venue, and it is definitely a very exciting experience!
Raharison P
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Each of these trips was a wonderful adventure that we shared as a family. Despite the intense heat, we were able to enjoy our stay thanks to the great tips provided by the app.

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.

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

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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.