Is the Dubai Aquarium good for young children?

Family Experiences

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

The Dubai Mall · 1-1.5 hours

Quick Answer

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a 10-million-litre tank inside The Dubai Mall, home to sharks, rays, and thousands of marine animals, viewable through a walk-through tunnel and glass panel.

Overview

Set within The Dubai Mall, the aquarium's main tank holds over 33,000 marine animals across 10 million litres of water, including a large population of sand tiger sharks. Visitors can view the tank for free through the mall's glass panel, or purchase tickets for the walk-through tunnel, underwater zoo levels, and behind-the-scenes experiences like shark diving or a glass-bottom boat ride.

Highlights

A 10-million-litre tank with sand tiger sharks and rays
A walk-through acrylic tunnel beneath the tank
An Underwater Zoo level with penguins, otters, and rainforest exhibits
Optional shark dive and glass-bottom boat experiences

What to Expect

Standard tickets include the walk-through tunnel and the Underwater Zoo's multiple themed levels (rainforest, rocky shore, and living ocean). Behind-the-scenes add-ons, including a supervised shark dive for certified divers, are available separately.

What's Included

Walk-through tunnel access
Underwater Zoo entry

What's Not Included

Shark dive experience (separate booking for certified divers)
Photography services

Timings

Daily, 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (last entry 11:00 PM)

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for a quieter visit, avoiding weekend mall crowds

How to Reach

Located inside The Dubai Mall, adjacent to the Burj Khalifa concourse

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit date.

Good to know

Important Information

The main tank is visible for free from the mall's ground-floor glass panel without a ticket.
The shark dive experience requires proof of diving certification.

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