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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo - Penguin Cove Tickets-2

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

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Entry to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Access to Underwater Zoo
Access to Aquarium Tunnel
Access to Penguin Cove & Nursery

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Zhixuan

5/5

Sep, 2024

The desert safari brings us an amazing and unforgettable trip in Dubai. Our guide Sohail is a really wonderful guide and has well introduced us about the trip. Hospitality and well taking good care of us. Recommended his and his company's service!

Tushar

5/5

Sep, 2024

The best, Safari, even I see with the best, Guide Hameed He pick up Us from hotel on time Was so nice with us and was so funny We took 45 minutes to reach our first stop for camel riding after we stop for toilet, and for Shop and after that, we moved into Desert he was driving so amazing and he have the best music. We enjoy that too much. Plus Sand boarding and he took a nice picture of us The sand was so beautiful and the picture point was amazing After we move for Camp, he will camp us with Arabic coffee and with some sweet And was really nice show in camp and we have our dinner in the camp And our Guide Hameed always was next to us to be sure everything is fine with us He was really caring Guide Thank you so much for amazing day Thank you so much to give has good experience Hope to see you again soon in our next holiday we will miss you Hameed :)

Natalee

4/5

Sep, 2024

It's too expensive. I would have liked a longer tunnel of aquatic creatures - that was special to the experience but it was too short.

Fritzie

5/5

Aug, 2024

Love the penguins and the king croc, only if it knows that people come buy the tickets to see the croc at least move frequently HAHA JK. First visit for the first date. Amazing place. Thanks headout youre amazing !!

Saman

4/5

Aug, 2024

Touching baby sharks. There is no dine in cafe like rainforest so kids cannot eat any food. But watching crocodile feeding was good

Your experience

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.

Operating hours

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

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

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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