Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
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10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the most captivating attractions in Dubai. Located at The Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world, offering a memorable journey into ocean life. With capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, Dubai Aquarium is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world and it illuminates the marvels of the ocean floor, showcasing one of the most diverse collections of aquatic life. Located just above the aquarium, Underwater Zoo brings visitors up close with penguins, piranhas, crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish and plenty more. A fascinating new addition at Underwater Zoo is King Croc, regarded as nature's rare phenomenon and one of the world's largest reptiles - at over 5 meters long and weighing an imposing 750 kg plus. Underwater Zoo regularly hosts innovative exhibits. One such exhibit, 'UAE's Night Creatures' presents the experience of nightfall in the desert as creatures of the dark.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Downtown Dubai
You can’t fail to miss Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. It towers over the city and resides in the prestigious Downtown development. Once an old army base, Downtown is now the jewel in Dubai’s crown, a beautiful residential and leisure area housing not only the world’s tallest building, but the world’s largest fountains and mall. Wide marble sidewalks are perfect for strolling, with restaurants, art galleries and children’s play areas. Specially commissioned sculptures line the roads and Downtown is often used as a canvas for modern art displays and community events such as Classic Car Shows and National Day parades. In the cooler months, cross one of the many bridges to the Burj Khalifa park and enjoy a picnic alongside residents and visitors, or enjoy a lunch or dinner watch the dancing fountains. Because of its mixed use, Downtown is a fantastic place to mix with Dubai residents and locals and watch real life unfold in a cosmopolitan environment.
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- Jessica M4 contributionsGreat experience :)The aquarium zoo is so full of colours and beautiful animals. When I was checking out the penguins, Jessica Valerio was interacting with them, calling each by their names and was explaining in detail how they live and their perks. She mentioned about Starlight, the baby penguin that was sleeping at the enclosure and the other penguins info. She was kind and patient with questions, as most of the other stuff :) great visit!Dear O1670IOjessicam, Thank you for highlighting Jessica's effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 22 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 17 February 2024
- pb2018718Taunton, United Kingdom14 contributionsFantastic Guided Tour with MosesWhat an incredible place - we could have stopped and watch the aquarium for hours. We had an amazing tour with Moses who took the time to explain and describe all the creatures in the aquarium - his knowledge and enthusiasm is boundless! Thank you for making our visit so personal and enjoyable!Dear pb2018718, Thank you for highlighting Moses' effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 20 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 February 2024
- Reuben R1 contributionInformative, Fun and kudos to Mr. RoselioIt was really fun and very educational being inside the Dubai Aquarium. Mr. Roselio who did the tour for us was really accommodating and friendly. He is well versed on every details, He is knowledgeable enough to explain all those species’ information and really assisted us well till the end of the tour. I highly commend Mr. Roselio for being dedicated on his work. Kudos to the whole team, keep up the positive and informative spirit!Dear 545reubenr, Thank you for highlighting Roselio's effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 22 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 21 February 2024
- Rithu K1 contributionThe Best experience!!Afthab's guidance at the Dubai Aquarium was truly exceptional. His extensive knowledge and passion for marine life shone through as he expertly navigated us through the mesmerizing underwater world. With a friendly demeanor and endless patience, Afthab ensured that our experience was not only informative but also thoroughly enjoyable. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every interaction, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. Afthab's dedication to providing top-notch assistance left a lasting impression, and we are grateful for his exceptional service at the Dubai Aquarium. Thanks Brother Afthab♥️♥️Dear rithuk, Thank you for highlighting Aftab's effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 22 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 21 February 2024
- Abhimanyu PandeyVaranasi, India20 contributionsGood for kidsDubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Overall Experience: It was a good experience, but don't go by the name. What I Saw: It looked like the zoo was above the water, unlike what the name suggests. I was expecting to see the zoo underwater and walk through it, but that's not the case. There are a few underwater tunnels, but most of the aquarium is above water. Good for Kids: Kids will love seeing all the different animals. Walking required: There is a lot of walking required in the aquarium. Therefore, elderly people may have some difficulty. There are a few seating areas in the aquarium, but they can get crowded. Recommendation: I recommend the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo to anyone visiting Dubai. It's a great way to learn about marine life and have some fun. * The cost of admission is INR ₹4049 for adults ,I booked it by "Klook" * The aquarium is located in the Dubai Mall. * There are a number of other attractions nearby, such as the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountains, and the Dubai Mall.Dear abhimanyubest, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Dubai Aquarium. It's always encouraging to know that our efforts to create an enjoyable and educational environment are appreciated by our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, he Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 6 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 February 2024
- AHADammam, Saudi Arabia100 contributionsAwesome family experienceAwesome experience journey at the under water zoo with boat cruise , fish feedings and helpful staff . Feels warm welcome and knowledgeable Aftab that made our trip a memorable one . Recommended to visit the aquarium under water zoo & the biggest aquarium in the world! Will come againDear aha1976, Thank you for highlighting Aftab's effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 29 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 24 February 2024
- Adventure294087089671 contributionTrumbs up for Exquisite Customer Service. (Esp. To Rogelio)We are delighted with our visit and the customer service provided to us. The staff at the counter cashier, Rogelio, is amiable and welcoming. He greeted us upon arrival at the counter and promptly explained the tickets. His positive attitude and willingness to assist us made us feel the exquisite experience we will have. He is the best at what he will do. Keep it up! I would recommend visiting the Dubai Aquarium to our friends.Dear Adventure29408708967, Thank you for highlighting Roselio's effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm Regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 29 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 February 2024
- MagicCatToursUnited Kingdom42 contributionsOtter Encounter was the best!We visited Dubai Aquarium as a family in February half term. The ticket area was a bit manic and was crazily busy but this had a lot to do with Dubai unusually having torrential rain that day. There was an issue with the e-mail our booking had been sent to and the ticket people weren't hugely helpful. However, we were very lucky to stumble across the Aquarium Operations Manager (unfortunately didn't catch his name) who could not have been more helpful or lovely. He saw that we were also booked in for the 'otter encounter' which was about to begin so he quickly took us to where we were meant to go and ensured we got in without any issue. In addition he very kindly sorted out our tickets for the rest of the Aquarium and had these printed and given to us when we finished the 'otter encounter', what incredible first class customer care. The Aquarium is great but for me without a doubt it was meeting the otters that was the absolute highlight. You meet them in a small group of about 10 . The otters are well looked after and happy, their keepers are clearly very fond of them. They really are such gorgeous, clever creatures and couldn't recommend visiting them more :-)Dear MagicCatTours, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Dubai Aquarium. It's always encouraging to know that our efforts to create an enjoyable and educational environment are appreciated by our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 28 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 February 2024
- Pills P1 contributionDubai Mall AquariumThomas gave us a tour and was very educative and informative. Overall it was a great experience. We went on a boat, saw the different kinds of fishes and even got to feed the fish. Ahhh 10/10 starsDear pillsp2024, Thank you for highlighting Thomas' effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable. Warm Regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 27 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 February 2024
- Ришат Н1 contributionWonderful Experience at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater ZooOn February 26th, my family and I had the pleasure of visiting the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at the Dubai Mall. From the moment we entered, we were amazed by the sheer size of the aquarium, which houses thousands of aquatic animals from around the world. The underwater tunnel was especially breathtaking, as it gave us the opportunity to experience the surreal world of the ocean up close. However, what truly made our experience remarkable was the assistance we received from a dedicated team of employees. Specifically, we would like to extend our gratitude to the cashier at the top floor who went above and beyond to assist us in an unusual situation. She was incredibly helpful, patient, and understanding, going out of her way to ensure that we had a smooth and enjoyable experience. Furthermore, we would like to recognize the efforts of all the staff members who contributed to making our visit a memorable one. Their friendly and professional demeanor made us feel welcomed and safe. They were always available to help us with any questions or concerns we may have had, and their expertise made the visit even more enjoyable for us.Dear _Z7460SL, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Dubai Aquarium. It's always encouraging to know that our efforts to create an enjoyable and educational environment are appreciated by our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon Warm Regards, The Dubai Aquarium TeamWritten 27 February 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 February 2024
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Marco L
Genoa, Italy236 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Having in my city one of the most beautiful aquariums (genoa) this is definitely "small" and less beautiful from a point of mere visit and fauna.
However, we are in Dubai, we are inside a Mall and they know how to do things well so the particular tanks, the organization of the visit route and the opportunity to observe different types of fish and anals at the end makes me say that it is worth it.
First and immediate impression I want to say, all the animals I saw them kept well, very alive and stimulated ....
Everyone will find what they like most, I have spent a lot of time observing the seahorses and the two huge crocodiles.
Needless to say, the big attraction is the famous tunnel, which is not inside the aquarium but downstairs and accessible with the same ticket.
It's just a tunnel of about fifty meters and that's it, but the amount of fish and the fact of exservci in between makes it suggestive and in the end you spend a lot of time there.
I must say that even from outside the aquarium I often stopped to look at that huge tank with sharks, hammerfish rays and many others ... swimming with almost a hypnotic power however beautiful ...
The price is reasonable .. the visit lasts about 2 hours if there is no crowd depending on how much then everyone wants to stop and look at the tanks.
I didn't have the experience with penguins, honestly it seemed a little too commercial and also a little too expensive ...
However, we are in Dubai, we are inside a Mall and they know how to do things well so the particular tanks, the organization of the visit route and the opportunity to observe different types of fish and anals at the end makes me say that it is worth it.
First and immediate impression I want to say, all the animals I saw them kept well, very alive and stimulated ....
Everyone will find what they like most, I have spent a lot of time observing the seahorses and the two huge crocodiles.
Needless to say, the big attraction is the famous tunnel, which is not inside the aquarium but downstairs and accessible with the same ticket.
It's just a tunnel of about fifty meters and that's it, but the amount of fish and the fact of exservci in between makes it suggestive and in the end you spend a lot of time there.
I must say that even from outside the aquarium I often stopped to look at that huge tank with sharks, hammerfish rays and many others ... swimming with almost a hypnotic power however beautiful ...
The price is reasonable .. the visit lasts about 2 hours if there is no crowd depending on how much then everyone wants to stop and look at the tanks.
I didn't have the experience with penguins, honestly it seemed a little too commercial and also a little too expensive ...
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Written 28 November 2024
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Dubai Aquarium. It's always encouraging to know that our efforts to create an enjoyable and educational environment are appreciated by our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!
Warm regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 3 December 2024
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Navigate12986684274
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
For the price point, I do feel like the place is pretty small and might not be very worth it if you are paying for a large group of people. However i must say that the boat ride and fish feeding was an interesting experience i haven’t done elsewhere! Our visit became a nearly private tour by a friendly staff member, Victor! He brought us around the entire underwater zoo and shared his knowledge of the animals with us. He definitely made the trip a lot more worth it with his enthusiasm and friendliness:)
Written 5 June 2024
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Hi,
Thank you for highlighting Victor's effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable.
Warm Regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 6 June 2024
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Anna Harrison
United Arab Emirates24 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offers a fascinating glimpse into marine life with its impressive variety of species and stunning displays. However, the experience can feel crowded, and the ticket prices are a bit high for the limited time spent. While it’s an enjoyable visit, especially for families, it doesn't quite justify the cost.
Written 26 May 2024
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the Dubai Aquarium. It's always encouraging to know that our efforts to create an enjoyable and educational environment are appreciated by our guests.
On the other hand, we also appreciate your valuable feedback. We are committed to providing our guests with an exceptional experience and rest assured that we are looking into the issues you’ve raised.
Warm Regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 6 June 2024
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em
3 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Unfortunately, I was expecting more. The large aquarium is merely a brief walk through a tunnel, and much of it is visible for free to any visitor at the Dubai Mall. While the penguins seem to be the main attraction of the Zoo, I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable seeing them in such a confined space. The benguins clearly felt some level of distress and boreness, while some of them were just standing behind a door, waiting to get out.
Maybe interesting for families with kids, but would not recommend for adults/couples to visit, unless running out of activities.
I had booked a combo ticket which included both entrance to the aquarium, underwater zoo and Burj Khalifa, this worked well and the overall price was a bit less than when booked separately.
Maybe interesting for families with kids, but would not recommend for adults/couples to visit, unless running out of activities.
I had booked a combo ticket which included both entrance to the aquarium, underwater zoo and Burj Khalifa, this worked well and the overall price was a bit less than when booked separately.
Written 1 February 2025
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Ashish
Pune, India21 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
The Dubai Aquarium, located in the Dubai Mall, is one of the most talked-about attractions in the city. However, after visiting it, I felt it didn’t quite live up to the hype. Here’s an honest review based on my experience:
The Positives:
The massive aquarium tank, visible from within the mall, is undoubtedly impressive. The glass façade allows you to admire the marine life, including sharks and rays, without even purchasing a ticket. For casual visitors, this free view is a great way to enjoy the aquarium’s charm without spending a dirham.
The Negatives:
Unfortunately, the paid experience falls short of expectations. The entry price is steep, and what you get for it feels underwhelming. The tunnel, which is marketed as a key highlight, is incredibly small and lacks the grandeur you might expect. For the high ticket price, the short walk through the tunnel felt disappointing.
If you’ve visited the Singapore Aquarium, you’ll likely find this experience pales in comparison. The Dubai Aquarium lacks the size, diversity, and immersive feel of its Singaporean counterpart, including attractions like Penguin Cove.
The Underwater Zoo, another part of the paid experience, isn’t much better. It’s not well-organized, making it somewhat confusing to navigate. The exhibits aren’t particularly remarkable, and for seasoned travelers or anyone who has experienced world-class aquariums, it might feel like a letdown.
Unless you’ve never been to an aquarium before, the Dubai Aquarium isn’t worth the entry price. You can admire the best part of it – the massive tank – for free from within the mall, and skip the rest, especially the Underwater Zoo. For avid travelers, or those who’ve been to aquariums in places like Singapore, this one will likely feel lackluster and overpriced.
The Positives:
The massive aquarium tank, visible from within the mall, is undoubtedly impressive. The glass façade allows you to admire the marine life, including sharks and rays, without even purchasing a ticket. For casual visitors, this free view is a great way to enjoy the aquarium’s charm without spending a dirham.
The Negatives:
Unfortunately, the paid experience falls short of expectations. The entry price is steep, and what you get for it feels underwhelming. The tunnel, which is marketed as a key highlight, is incredibly small and lacks the grandeur you might expect. For the high ticket price, the short walk through the tunnel felt disappointing.
If you’ve visited the Singapore Aquarium, you’ll likely find this experience pales in comparison. The Dubai Aquarium lacks the size, diversity, and immersive feel of its Singaporean counterpart, including attractions like Penguin Cove.
The Underwater Zoo, another part of the paid experience, isn’t much better. It’s not well-organized, making it somewhat confusing to navigate. The exhibits aren’t particularly remarkable, and for seasoned travelers or anyone who has experienced world-class aquariums, it might feel like a letdown.
Unless you’ve never been to an aquarium before, the Dubai Aquarium isn’t worth the entry price. You can admire the best part of it – the massive tank – for free from within the mall, and skip the rest, especially the Underwater Zoo. For avid travelers, or those who’ve been to aquariums in places like Singapore, this one will likely feel lackluster and overpriced.
Written 25 December 2024
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Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Providing exceptional experiences for our guests is our top priority, and we regret that we fell short in your case. Please rest assured that we are currently reviewing the issues you mentioned. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. Please contact us at DAUZ-guestcare@emaar.ae at your earliest convenience.
Warm Regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 3 January 2025
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schmidtmg
Switzerland1,163 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is located in the giant Dubai Mall. Quite frankly, it is not worth the high entrance , some 200 AED, and while the main aquarium is very good, you are through the rest in some twenty minutes...... I have seen and visited much better, e.g. in Boston or Copenhagen.
Written 30 October 2024
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Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Providing exceptional experiences for our guests is our top priority, and we regret that we fell short in your case. Please rest assured that we are currently reviewing the issues you mentioned. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. Please contact us at DAUZ-guestcare@emaar.ae at your earliest convenience.
Warm Regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 3 January 2025
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Loucas K
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Jayson T was an outstanding tour guide at the Dubai Aquarium. His extensive knowledge about marine life, engaging storytelling, and friendly demeanor made the tour both educational and enjoyable. He was very attentive to our group's questions and tailored the experience to suit everyone's interests, from the youngest children to the adults. His passion for marine conservation was evident and inspiring. Jason's professionalism and enthusiasm truly enhanced our visit, leaving my girlfriend and me with a deeper appreciation for the underwater world. We highly recommend Jason T for an unforgettable and enriching aquarium tour experience.
Written 10 July 2024
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Hi,
Thank you for highlighting Jayson’s effort to make your visit memorable! Our team works hard to provide an engaging and unique experience, and it’s rewarding to know that it resonated with you. We look forward to your next visit and hope it will be just as memorable.
Warm Regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 15 July 2024
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Sand77M
Dubai, United Arab Emirates124 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Its bigger than you think & worthwhile to try it.
Inside the tunnel you will be able to see the sea creatures very closely & be able to click some nice pictures. The picture taking by professionals available with customised folder cost of 185+ bit expensive. And once you follow the foot path to next levels amazing we are be able to see many other sea creatures & penguins so cute.
Weedy sea dragon & Alligator snapping turtle is first time to be seen.
Inside the tunnel you will be able to see the sea creatures very closely & be able to click some nice pictures. The picture taking by professionals available with customised folder cost of 185+ bit expensive. And once you follow the foot path to next levels amazing we are be able to see many other sea creatures & penguins so cute.
Weedy sea dragon & Alligator snapping turtle is first time to be seen.
Written 6 October 2024
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Dear Sand77M,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave
us a positive review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful
experience at the Dubai Aquarium. It's always encouraging to know that
our efforts to create an enjoyable and educational environment are
appreciated by our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming
you back soon!
Warm regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 17 October 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
APJP
Bengaluru, India274 contributions
May 2023 • Family
While you don’t need tickets to watch one of the planet's largest suspended aquariums here at The Dubai Mall. The 10 million litre tank houses more than 33000 aquatic animals, and the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world. For us the biggest attraction in this tank were the rays and the great white shark, we loved the playful sting rays so much that our daughter actually started naming them. We did have pre booked tickets, thanks to our travel partner GT Holidays, we scanned and entered the Underwater Aquarium through the tunnel that gave us an inside look of the aquarium, which was even better than the free display outside. Sharks are my favourite aquatic creatures and I enjoyed watching them up close, most importantly the variety of sharks were simply astounding. But outside the sharks and rays, the diversity of marine life that we witnessed including the corals were a treat to watch. We spent about an hour absorbing the experience of being amidst these graceful creatures and moved on from the Ocean to the brackish and freshwater section, that surprised us even further,
Written 11 July 2023
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carolina75000
Paris, France174 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
For those who are Italian and have visited Genoa or for those who travel and have seen others in countries like Thailand and the United States this aquarium is a real disappointment!!
The best show is the free one that you see from the outside walking through the mall, stop there because it is absolutely not worth wasting money to make a more in-depth visit.
You won't see anything impressive, a few specimens of underwater species in tiny tanks and penguins and crocodiles literally imprisoned in cases little bigger than them, a truly depressing sight!
Don't waste your time and money there is so much better to do at Dubai mall and Dubai in general
The best show is the free one that you see from the outside walking through the mall, stop there because it is absolutely not worth wasting money to make a more in-depth visit.
You won't see anything impressive, a few specimens of underwater species in tiny tanks and penguins and crocodiles literally imprisoned in cases little bigger than them, a truly depressing sight!
Don't waste your time and money there is so much better to do at Dubai mall and Dubai in general
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Written 31 December 2024
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Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Providing exceptional experiences for our guests is our top priority, and we regret that we fell short in your case. Please rest assured that we are currently reviewing the issues you mentioned. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you. Please contact us at DAUZ-guestcare@emaar.ae at your earliest convenience.
Warm Regards,
The Dubai Aquarium Team
Written 3 January 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Добрый день в Дубаи хочу поплавать с акулами, Сертификата нет, но погружался много раз. Как это сделать? с кем связаться?
Written 27 October 2024
How many crocodile 🐊 you have and what is defrice between crocodile and elegiter
Written 30 April 2024
If memory serves, there were two big crocodiles when we went (at the end of March). The differences between crocodiles and alligators can easily be researched online :)
Written 9 May 2024
Is there usually a queue if you arrive at 10am on a weekday?
Written 25 March 2023
10am its just opening so not a big queue.. iwas there on a wkday and at 10am too and i didnot have to wait long.. however i alrdy bought my tucket online.. anyways not a long queue
Written 27 March 2023
Hello, 2 year old kid pays for the ticker or not? (2 years and 2 months to be precise)
Written 6 March 2023
No they don’t pay for a ticket they are free
Written 7 March 2023
Is the aquarium open during Ramadan? What time does it open?
Written 5 March 2022
Bonjour,
L entrée au Mall est payant ?
Si on souhaite faire les boutiques et voir la fontaine avec les plongeurs
C est payant ? Combien par personne ?
Merci d avance
Written 19 February 2022
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