The UAE · AQUARIUMS & UNDERWATER ZOOS

The 15 Best Aquarium Visits in the UAE

38 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Air-conditioned, indoors, and genuinely good. These 15 cover the tank under the Dubai Mall, the Atlantis complex and the rest, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.

Dubai: Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience - Three ecological zones to explore
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Dubai: Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience

1.Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4,872 reviews · 1 day · from $56Our pick

At Dubai Mall, walk beneath sharks and rays, visit rainforest, rocky shore, and ocean habitats, and choose extras such as a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, otter or Gentoo penguin encounters, and behind-the-scenes access. Allow one to three hours, depending on your pass.

“We had an absolutely amazing experience at the Aquarium! Everything was beautifully organized, the animals were well cared for, and the entire atmosphere felt magical and immersive. The animal encounter was truly special and unforgettable – such a unique opportunity to connect so closely with them. One small note: the photos taken during the animal encounter are quite expensive, and phones are not permitted during that part of the experience. It would have been nice to have more flexibility there .overall, though, it was a wonderful experience and definitely worth visiting.”

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Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai - Lazy rivers, Surf’s Up, and slower hours
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Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai

2.Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,679 reviews · from $89

Spend up to a full day at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, riding major slides, floating through lazy rivers, using the Surf’s Up wave machine, and relaxing on the beach. Choose the combo ticket to add The Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits. You arrange your own transport to Atlantis The Palm.

“Excellent, very good choice for family with kids, beautiful with a lot of atracción, for sure you can’t miss the experience”

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Dubai: Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket - The 21 exhibits and what you will see
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Dubai: Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket

3.Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,534 reviews · from $45

Enter Atlantis The Palm’s Lost Chambers Aquarium for a self-guided visit through 21 exhibits and 14 themed chambers. You’ll see sharks, rays, jellyfish, groupers, and clownfish, then spend time at the huge Ambassador Lagoon. Plan around the shark station, ray feeding, and Aquatheatre show. Optional snorkeling and diving are not included.

“The best experience we had in Dubai. Absolutely amazing.”

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5-Day Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame - The Red Route links new Dubai with old Dubai
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5-Day Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame

4.5-Day Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 5 days · from $108

Use unlimited Big Bus access for five consecutive days across Dubai’s Red and Blue routes. Add a desert sunset visit to a fortress, a Creek dhow cruise with pizza and soft drinks, Lost World Aquarium, and Dubai Frame. Audio commentary comes in six languages, and the bus is air-conditioned.

“Fantastic very helpful staff good way to see the city many thanks 🙏”

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Burj Khalifa At the Top & Dubai Aquarium Combo Entrance Tickets - The ticket collection detail you must get right
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Burj Khalifa At the Top & Dubai Aquarium Combo Entrance Tickets

5.Burj Khalifa At the Top & Dubai Aquarium Combo Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 238 reviews · from $91

This self-guided combo pairs Burj Khalifa’s At the Top observation deck with Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall. You choose a Burj Khalifa time slot, then visit the aquarium at your own pace. Expect spectacular city views, a fast elevator, thousands of aquatic animals, and possible waits at the ticket counter and elevators.

“Great experience going up in the lift, seeing the history of how the Burj was built and of course the beautiful views from the tp!”

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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Admission Ticket with Options - Walking the 48-meter underwater tunnel
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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Admission Ticket with Options

6.Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Admission Ticket with Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 168 reviews · from $50

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall. Walk through the 48-meter underwater tunnel, see more than 33,000 aquatic animals, meet the six-meter King Croc, and choose extras such as a glass-bottom ride, cage snorkeling, or shark encounter.

“Acquarium is nice, the tunnel is iconic but I would have expected it to be bigger than reality, anyway worth the visit.”

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Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Snorkeling Experience - Getting ready with the included equipment
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Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Snorkeling Experience

7.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · from $121

At The Lost Chambers Aquarium, an instructor briefs you before you enter the 10-meter Ambassador Lagoon in a short wetsuit, snorkel gear, and flotation jacket. You get about 20 minutes in the water among rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish. Guides such as Roger and Dani help nervous beginners. Photos and video cost extra.

“Diving into the crystal-clear waters at Palm Atlantis was nothing short of magical! The moment we embarked on our snorkeling adventure, we were welcomed by Rogers, who ensured an experience that was both exhilarating and seamless. His guidance, patience, and enthusiasm made all the difference, instilling confidence even in first-time snorkelers around sharks. With their detailed instructions and deep knowledge of marine life, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty. From vibrant coral formations to mesmerizing schools of fish, every moment spent in the water was a spectacle. Roger's keen eye even helped us spot fascinating marine creatures we would’ve otherwise seen. This experience is an…”

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Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience - Explorer Dive for certified divers
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Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

8.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $327

Meet your English-speaking instructor at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, learn the basics, then enter Atlantis Dubai’s Ambassador Lagoon. Choose Discovery Dive if you are new to scuba or Explorer Dive if you are certified. Expect warm water, ruins, rays, reef sharks, and one instructor for every guest. Magdy, Kevin, and Airen are among the praised instructors.

“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.”

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Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets - The Underwater Zoo changes the pace
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Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

9.Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $54

Make your way to Dubai Mall for access to the 10-million-liter Dubai Aquarium, its underwater tunnel, Underwater Zoo, and Penguin Cove. You can visit at a convenient time and stay as long as you like. Optional transfers are available, but the experience is mainly self-guided, with a behind-the-scenes tour included where offered.

“Best aquarium we have visited. Well layed out and knowledgeable staff willing to share information. Could spend hours there.”

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Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Entry Ticket - The queue can shape your whole visit
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Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Entry Ticket

10.Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 63 reviews · from $112

Visit Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th floors, then explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, including Penguin Cove. This self-guided combo lasts about three hours, with no private transport or guide included. You choose your visit times, subject to availability, and should allow extra time for queues at this popular Dubai Mall attraction.

“Great views of the city from the floor lots ok kool picture opportunities. Aquarium is not bad not very interactive but fun for kids”

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove - Penguin Cove adds variety to the aquarium visit
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove

11.Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $58Top rated

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall, including Penguin Cove and a 48-meter underwater tunnel. You can see more than 33,000 marine animals, the enormous King Croc, and aquatic life from a glass-bottom boat. The package takes about an hour and starts at 10:00 am. Confirm which optional animal encounters are included before booking.

“The aquarium is very educational place for children and even adults,you get to know different species of fish, and various animals in the aquarium. I was amazed by the manmade water in the aquarium that carries over a thousand different fish Read more”

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Atlantis Lost-Chamber Aquarium Dubai - Ambassadors Lagoon, sharks, rays, and piranhas
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Atlantis Lost-Chamber Aquarium Dubai

12.Atlantis Lost-Chamber Aquarium Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $61

Visit the Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm, and follow underwater halls past sharks, rays, seahorses, piranhas, and the huge Ambassadors Lagoon. Your one-day admission is arranged in advance, and you can add private round-trip hotel transport. Allow roughly one to three hours, depending on your pace.

“Beautiful fish, great atmosphere. One or two tanks that looked small for the fish but hard to tell if it was only one section of a bigger one that we could see.”

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Dubai Lost Chambers Ultimate Snorkel Experience - A short session with a useful aquarium visit
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Dubai Lost Chambers Ultimate Snorkel Experience

13.Dubai Lost Chambers Ultimate Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $121

At Atlantis The Palm, you receive a short briefing, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and flotation vest before entering Ambassador Lagoon. Float above rays, reef sharks, parrotfish, and spotted snapper for about 35 minutes. Children age six and up can take part with a paying adult. Aquarium entry is included, but photos and Aquaventure are extra.

“Amazing , fantastic experience with the most beautiful creatures. I love it and so quite ... swimming with sharks and rays”

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Dubai Lost Chambers Dive Discovery - What happens during the 90-minute session
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Dubai Lost Chambers Dive Discovery

14.Dubai Lost Chambers Dive Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $455

At Atlantis The Palm, you’ll learn basic scuba skills with a PADI instructor before entering the Ambassador Lagoon, home to 65,000 marine creatures, Atlantis ruins, sharks, rays, and Gulf fish. Sessions are small, with one instructor per participant. The program accepts beginners from age 10 and includes equipment, wetsuit, towel, water, and a completion certificate.

“The dive team is very professional in handling customers. Very good training and hands on was given before actual diving. Very safe even if you don't know swimming or any prior diving experience. One instructor was assigned individually while diving, very good cooperation was extended. Lifetime experience, worth trying once.”

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Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Tickets - Why queues change the whole experience
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Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Tickets

15.Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $118

This self-guided Dubai combo joins Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th-floor observation decks with Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Set your own pace and choose times that suit you. The package includes aquarium entry and Penguin Cove, while Burj Khalifa access depends on the option selected. Allow extra time for queues, especially at busy hours.

“Awesome experience. Amazing views of Dubai.. Beautiful structure. A must see while visiting Dubai. If you are scared of heights this is not for you.”

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