How do Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo tickets work?

A ticket covers the walk-through tunnel and the underwater zoo upstairs, with passes sold by the operator, as of Oct 2026. The Book box on this page shows partner tickets and current prices. Extra experiences such as a glass-bottom boat ride can be added on top.

What are the Dubai Aquarium's opening hours?

It opens every day, and weekend mornings start a little earlier. A usual weekday runs 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, and last entry is usually 8:15 PM, as of Oct 2026. Weekday mornings soon after opening are typically the quietest time to visit the tunnel.

How long should you plan at the Dubai Aquarium?

Many visitors allow about 1–2 h, as of Nov 2026. The tunnel, the zoo floor and any feeding session take most of it, and the visit stays indoors and cool. Feeding talks run to a schedule, so check it on arrival to fit one in.

What do you see at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo?

A tunnel runs beneath the big tank inside The Dubai Mall, with sharks, rays and shoals of fish overhead. Upstairs, the zoo section holds crocodiles, otters and penguins, and the main tank can also be seen from the mall through a large panel.