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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

Make your way to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the world's largest suspended aquarium, conveniently located in the Dubai Mall!

4.4/5(15,376)

Aisha O

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Took a break from shopping at Dubai Mall and found our favorite spot 🐠✨ Booked Dubai Aquarium + Underwater Zoo + Penguin Cove tickets on @headoutuae and it was SO easy. Instant tickets, zero queues. We walked under the 48m glass tunnel surrounded by sharks + rays, explored the Underwater Zoo with otters, seahorses + piranhas, and met the waddling Gentoo penguins at Penguin Cove 😍 Fun fact: it’s also home to the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world! 🦈🐋🐠

Take a break from your shopping spree at the Dubai Mall and head to level 0 for an aquatic journey you'll never forget: at the glorious Dubai Underwater Zoo!

Walk under the glass tunnel surrounded by sharks and then head to the Underwater Zoo housing incredible aquatic creatures like otters, piranhas, seahorses, and more.

Visit the Penguin Cove to see waddling Gentoo penguins. Or upgrade your ticket to see colorful fishes meandering on your glass-bottomed boat ride.

Upgrade to the Ultimate Experience and get a 30% discount on animal encounter, a glass-bottom boat tour, and more.

Fun fact: The aquarium features the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world.

Entry to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Access to Underwater Zoo

Access to Aquarium Tunnel

Access to Penguin Cove & Nursery (as per option selected)

One complimentary/ 30% discount on animal encounters (as per option selected)

Glass-bottom boat tour (as per option selected)

Guided tour (as per option selected)

AED 20 food & beverage voucher (as per option selected)

Fish feeding (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line entry to aquarium tunnel & underwater zoo (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Marcos B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Burj khalifa is very beautiful, but the aquarium is a simple corridor, is beautiful too but the Atlantis aquarium is more complete. I would consider only Burj Khalifa and in the correct time, since in the sunset gets crowded. We got to see a little bit of the sunset going 5pm so we didn't get almost any lines. If you really want to go to the aquarium it's ok, but not 5 stars. The access to Burj Khalifa is easy too if you already know it's inside the mall, but our uber tried to get by the residences and guests entrance, make sure to mark Dubai mall.
Chaitali M
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks 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!
Jalayne S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks 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.
Aisha O
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Took a break from shopping at Dubai Mall and found our favorite spot 🐠✨ Booked Dubai Aquarium + Underwater Zoo + Penguin Cove tickets on @headoutuae and it was SO easy. Instant tickets, zero queues. We walked under the 48m glass tunnel surrounded by sharks + rays, explored the Underwater Zoo with otters, seahorses + piranhas, and met the waddling Gentoo penguins at Penguin Cove 😍 Fun fact: it’s also home to the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world! 🦈🐋🐠
Raharison P
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
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 walk through the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Want a perfect outing for your kids? Look no further than the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, offering a glimpse of marine creatures found across the globe. Step into the 48-meter-long aquarium tunnel where you'll be surrounded by marine species from the open ocean, with the possibility of witnessing divers feeding sharks and rays, adding an extra thrill to the adventure.

Located on level two above the aquarium tank, the underwater zoo allows you to discover the amazing range of aquatic animals through 40 different display tanks. You can explore three distinct zones: the Rocky Shore, where resilient aquatic life adapted to harsh coastal environments thrive; the Rainforest, teeming with vibrant freshwater animals such as playful otters and formidable piranhas; and the Living Ocean, offering a glimpse into the mysteries of the deep sea with creatures like Sea Dragons and Sea Jellies.

Unforgettable animal encounters

Further upgrade your ticket for a glass-bottom boat ride, perfect for families. Notice the schools of colorful fish that glide under your feet. You can even opt to visit the Penguin Cove to admire the cute Gentoo penguins. This group activity is a fun way to learn about and appreciate the marine life found at Dubai Aquarium. Complete your visit with a guided tour that educates visitors about the different marine species and their environment, feeding, and breeding habitats.

What's not allowed

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

Additional information

Re=entry is not permitted.

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 venue. Students must show their valid student IDs.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.

Address: Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

Get directions to the redemption point