Inside The Dubai Mall
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo tickets
Walk through the tunnel under sharks and rays, then meet King Croc, the otters and the gentoo penguins in the Underwater Zoo upstairs. Book online, go any day until 30 January, and your e-ticket arrives by email.
- Opens
- Daily, 10am
- Closes
- 11pm, midnight Sat–Sun
- Plan for
- About 2 hours
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An ocean in the middle of the mall
The Dubai Aquarium's main tank holds 10 million litres of water and more than 140 species, among them over 400 sharks and rays, from sand tiger sharks to giant groupers. You walk under it through a 48-metre tunnel on the mall's Ground Level, then go up to Level 2 for the Underwater Zoo and Penguin Cove.
- 48-metre walk-through tunnel
- 400+ sharks and rays
- King Croc
- Gentoo penguins
What's at the Dubai Aquarium
Some of what you'll see. Swipe or scroll sideways to see more.
Animals and displays can change, and some areas close for maintenance. Ask the staff for the day's feeding and talk times.
The tunnel
A 48-metre walk under the main tank, with sharks, rays and shoals of fish all around you.
The main tank
More than 140 species in 10 million litres of water. Divers look after the fish, and the Gold and Platinum tickets include fish feeding when it runs.
Penguin Cove
Gentoo penguins in a chilled home whose lights follow their natural day, with a slide into their pool. The Penguin Encounter takes you inside.
How your ticket works
The aquarium + Penguin Cove ticket is open-dated. Gold, Platinum and the Penguin Encounter are for the day you pick.
Book here
Pick a ticket and pay securely on this page. Your e-ticket arrives by email straight away.
Go any day, or on your day
Aquarium + Penguin Cove works any day until 30 January 2027. Gold, Platinum and the Penguin Encounter are for the day (and time) you book.
Show it at the entrance
Show the e-ticket on your phone at the aquarium. That's it.
Dubai Aquarium ticket prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Aquarium + Penguin CoveTunnel, Underwater Zoo and Penguin Cove, any day until 30 January 2027 | AED 169 |
| Ultimate Experience (Gold)Adds the glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, the penguin platform and AED 20 café + AED 20 shop vouchers. Your chosen day, until 31 December | AED 255 |
| Penguin EncounterStep inside Penguin Cove with a keeper, plus the tunnel and zoo. Your chosen day and time | AED 289 |
| All Access Pass (Platinum)Skip the queue, a private glass-bottom boat tour, fish feeding and the penguin platform, with café and shop vouchers. Your chosen day, until 31 December | AED 375 |
| Under 2No ticket needed | Free |
Prices in UAE dirhams, VAT included, per person aged 2 and over. The aquarium's own standard ticket costs AED 199 and its Ultimate Experience AED 299. One entry per ticket. Gold and Platinum aren't for children under 2 or pregnant guests. Tickets are non-refundable. Checked .
Dubai Aquarium timings
| Monday – Friday | 10:00am – 11:00pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday | 10:00am – midnight |
| Last entry | 45 minutes before closing |
Hours are set by the Dubai Aquarium and can change, so check its site before you go. Booked tickets work on their day only.
How to get to Dubai Aquarium
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is inside The Dubai Mall, by the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai.
By metro
Take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, then the air-conditioned Metro Link bridge into the mall, a walk of 10 to 15 minutes.
By car
Park in Grand Parking (P2), the nearest car park. Mall parking is free for the first 4 hours Monday to Thursday and 6 hours Friday to Sunday, then charged.
By taxi
Ask for The Dubai Mall. Inside, follow the signs to the aquarium on the Ground Level.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo The Dubai Mall, Ground Level, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Best time to visit Dubai Aquarium
- Allow about 2 hours: 15 to 30 minutes in the tunnel and up to an hour and a half in the zoo.
- Weekday mornings are the quietest time.
- Ask for the feeding and talk times when you arrive.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for a Penguin Encounter.
Know before you go
- One entry per ticket: you can't leave and come back.
- Children under 15 must be with someone aged 15 or over.
- Gold and Platinum aren't for children under 2 or pregnant guests.
- Photos are welcome, but no flash where signs say so.
- Booked tickets (Gold, Platinum, Penguin Encounter) work on their day only.
Dubai Aquarium FAQs
How much are Dubai Aquarium tickets?
Our aquarium + Penguin Cove ticket costs AED 169 per person aged 2 and over. For a set day, the Ultimate Experience (Gold) is AED 255, the Penguin Encounter AED 289 and the All Access Pass (Platinum) AED 375. The aquarium's own standard ticket is AED 199. Children under 2 go free.
Which ticket should I choose?
For the tunnel, the Underwater Zoo and Penguin Cove, the AED 169 ticket is all you need, and it works any day. Gold adds the glass-bottom boat and fish feeding; Platinum adds a private boat tour and skips the queue; the Penguin Encounter takes you inside Penguin Cove with a keeper.
Do I need to book a date?
Not for the aquarium + Penguin Cove ticket: it's open-dated, any day until 30 January 2027. Gold, Platinum and the Penguin Encounter are for the day you pick (and the time, for the encounter).
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 10am to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to midnight. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing. Hours can change, so check the aquarium's site before you go.
What is the Penguin Encounter?
You step inside Penguin Cove with a keeper and meet the gentoo penguins up close. The ticket includes the tunnel, the Underwater Zoo, the penguin platform and AED 10 café and AED 20 shop vouchers. It's for ages 2 and over; arrive 15 minutes before your time.
Do children need a ticket?
Children under 2 go free. From age 2 everyone pays the same price. Children under 15 must be with someone aged 15 or over.
Where is the aquarium in The Dubai Mall?
The tunnel is on the Ground Level, and the Underwater Zoo, Penguin Cove and the glass-bottom boat are upstairs on Level 2. The nearest car park is Grand Parking (P2).
How do I get my tickets?
Your e-ticket is emailed to you straight after payment. Show it on your phone at the aquarium.
How do I get there?
Take the Metro to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station and the Metro Link bridge into the mall, or drive and park in Grand Parking (P2).
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable once booked. The aquarium + Penguin Cove ticket is open-dated, so you can go any day until 30 January 2027; the other tickets work on their day only.
Sharks, crocs and penguins in The Dubai Mall.
From AED 169 per person, any day until 30 January for the tunnel, the zoo and Penguin Cove. Under 2 free.
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