AQUARIUMS · UAE
Two emirates, one enormous mall tank, an underwater zoo below it and a purpose-built oceanarium up the coast. The 15 below compare the tunnel-only tickets against the combined passes, with prices and how long each visit really runs.
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall, then choose extras such as a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, VIP access, or a Penguin Cove encounter. You’ll see sharks, rays, crocodiles, penguins, otters, and unusual marine life, with staff-led talks and animal-care insights.
“Our experience was great. The boat ride & feeding the fishes was a brilliant addition to the walk through.”
Spend up to a full day at Atlantis Aquaventure on The Palm, riding major slides, floating through lazy rivers, using the Surf’s Up wave machine, and relaxing on the beach. Choose the waterpark-only ticket or add same-day entry to The Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals.
“Two main rides were closed for maintenance this was disappointing given we paid full price so this was not communicated until we arrived”
Walk through 14 Atlantis-themed chambers and 21 exhibits, including the 11-million-litre Ambassador Lagoon. Follow self-guided clues, watch shark and ray presentations, and see sharks, rays, jellyfish, groupers, and clownfish. Allow roughly 30 to 75 minutes, depending on your pace and show times.
“Eid, shiko you are the best !!! It was a very good tour 👍🏽”
Spend a full day at Abu Dhabi’s National Aquarium, moving through 10 zones from Pacific reefs to Arctic ice. See more than 46,000 animals, including over 200 sharks and rays. Choose the standard entry or add a glass-bottom boat ride, behind-the-scenes tour, or glass bridge walk.
“Great service for family visit! Astonishing and mesmerizing, the fact that all the species there were saved my them... oh my. The guy who explained im 2nd part was a wonderful, patient person.”
Pair Burj Khalifa’s At the Top observation deck with Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall. You choose the Burj Khalifa time slot and explore both attractions at your own pace. Expect spectacular city views, a fast elevator ride, long waits at busy times, and a separate operator PDF voucher.
“Great afternoon / evening. The aquarium is amazing, lots of variety and great viewing options. The view from the Burj Khalifa at night is great. One tip would be to purchase fast track tickets, as the queues to get up and down can be long.”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall, then choose your level of access. Walk the 48-meter underwater tunnel, see more than 33,000 creatures, meet six-meter King Croc, and add options such as cage snorkeling, a glass-bottom ride, or shark encounters.
“The Aquarium is definitely a must see. I would recommend the VIP pass which includes a boat ride on the aquarium as well as access to the zoo.”
At The Lost Chambers Aquarium, you’ll enter Atlantis Dubai’s Ambassador Lagoon with a dedicated instructor. Choose Discovery for non-certified swimmers or Explorer for certified divers, then explore ruins, rays, reef sharks, and huge shoals in warm water.
“Excellent experience!!! My guide Magdy was very professional. He guided me through the famous cuites. Never think that I can see diverse fish in one dive, it was like a dream. Magdy even helped take photos and videos with all of them. Highly recommend whoever visits Atlantis should try.”
Visit Dubai Mall’s 10-million-liter aquarium, walk through its underwater tunnel, then explore the Underwater Zoo and Penguin Cove. You’ll see sharks, rays, tropical fish, reptiles, penguins, and a 750-kilogram crocodile. Prebooking fixes your cost, while selected options may include transfers and a behind-the-scenes tour.
“I loved the set up, the aquarium, the crocodiles the different type of fishes, the shark and the parts.”
Visit Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th floors, then explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, including Penguin Cove. Plan for about three hours, arrange your own transport, and check your assigned time carefully because popular slots may change.
“Unfortunately we could not make it due to a visa problem and the tour operator unwilling to change the dates or cancel for us. This was expensive for us and would have been our first time. We are in Dubai next week but wont be able to afford another ticket as this is not in our budget.”
Enter Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall for a close look at more than 33,000 marine animals. You’ll walk a 48-meter underwater tunnel, see King Croc, visit Penguin Cove, and may find add-on activities such as a glass-bottom boat, cage snorkeling, and shark encounters.
“Samjas was a great organizer, we were taken care of. Great experience, interesting aquarium, so many fish and funny animals”
Visit The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, for a self-guided walk through underwater halls, themed ruins, and tanks filled with more than 65,000 sea creatures. Your ticket includes admission, with private hotel transfers available as an upgrade. Allow roughly one to three hours.
“Although the large aquarium tank was really good - that was it - not enough for the money that was paid to get in”
Set your own schedule at two Dubai icons. Ride to Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 for 360-degree city views, then visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove included in the selected package. Plan for 2 to 6 hours, depending on queues and how long you stay.
“Viator arranged everything Just worked perfectly Very busy but had an amazing time Thank you royal smart tourism”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall, then see Dubai from Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th floors. This self-guided combo lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes basic aquarium admission plus the open-air observation terrace.
“Magnifique, très belle vue de la Burg Khalifa. L'aquarium de Dubaï Mall est impressionnant et très instructif, surtout l'underwater zoo. A recommander”
Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside The Dubai Mall. Walk through a 48-meter tunnel beneath a tank filled with sharks and rays, then explore Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean zones. Upgrade to include Penguin Cove or private transport.
“The aquarium is very underwhelming. I don’t think it is an actual aquarium since it only includes a big tank with the passage (which is approx 30M long), handful of penguins on the third level behind the sealed glass and jellyfish+other marine life. You can see all the fishes from the mall side without paying. This is the smallest aquarium I have been to.”
Spend about two hours exploring 10 themed zones and 46,000 aquatic creatures at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. General admission lets you move at your own pace, while optional Beyond the Glass and glass-bottom boat upgrades add a closer look. Children under 12 need an adult aged 16 or older.
“A fantastic aquarium and big undertaking of preserving sea life from the region and educate about the marine world. It is fantastic what UAE and Abu Dhabi is doing when they want to achieve something. Very nice to spend a few hours there”
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