dubai aquarium & underwater zoo

Best time to visit

The best time to visit the Dubai Aquarium is early morning when it opens at 10 am. The next best time is in the evening when the crowds are already gone.

Duration required

It takes around 30 minutes to explore the Aquarium Tunnel, 90 minutes to see everything at the Underwater Zoo, and 20 minutes for Glass Boat Ride. Families with kids spend around 2.5 hours.

Feeding sessions

Check the schedule for feeding sessions and other interactive shows. These events offer a unique opportunity to learn more about the underwater creatures and their behaviors.

Kid's Activities

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offers interactive activities like a touch tank and a VRZOO experience. These activities can engage and educate young visitors about the underwater world.

Behind-the-scenes

Opt for a behind-the-scenes tour to gain insights into the operations and maintenance of the aquarium. It offers a more in-depth understanding of the marine environment.

Bring a camera

The aquarium provides excellent opportunities for photography. Bring a camera or a smartphone to capture memories and breathtaking marine life.

Book in advance

Purchasing Dubai Aquarium ticket tickets online in advance saves time and energy by skipping the lines at the ticket counter and helps avoid last-minute disappointment.

Basic tickets

This is the most popular ticket and gives you access to the Aquarium Tunnel, Underwater Zoo, Behind-the-scenes tour and Underwater Observatory.

Explorer tickets

This ticket gives you access to Aquarium Tunnel Underwater Zoo, Submersible Simulator, Glass-bottom boat tour, Back of the House tour, and VRZOO.

Combo ticket

This Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium ticket combination is quite popular with visitors. This combo ticket allows one entry to both attractions on a single day.