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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Home to thousands of aquatic animals.

4.5 on Google · 79,772 reviews

Why people come to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Scale inside a mall

Reviewers are consistently surprised by how much marine life is packed into the space.

Well-kept animals

Called out as visibly healthy and well cared for.

0.3km

to KidZania Dubai

Landmark, the closest of the places we cover nearby.

Easy navigation

Laid out as a clear path through different sections.

Penguin encounter

A signature add-on, though reviews split on whether the short format justifies the price.

The Scene

Reviewers are repeatedly surprised at how much marine life is hidden inside a mall, including a tank with baby sharks, and describe the animals as visibly well cared for. The layout is set up like a path, which reviewers found easy to navigate. The penguin tour is a separate, staged add-on that runs through a few themed rooms before the penguin encounter itself.

Getting Around

The aquarium sits inside Dubai Mall, so it's easy to combine with shopping. The penguin tour needs to be booked separately from general admission.

Local Tips

Budget for the penguin experience separately if you want it, and go in understanding it's a short, staged encounter rather than an extended one. The main aquarium and underwater zoo halls are the bigger draw according to reviewers.