Dubai Aquarium And Underwater Zoo in Dubai

Dubai is a most loved destination for those who like to party all night long, enjoy shopping for high-brand products, and have unique experiences. Everything is unique and interesting about Dubai and visiting the Dubai Aquarium And Underwater Zoo is one of those unique experiences. While Dubai is famous for its luxury brands and impressive skyscrapers, it also offers fantastic experiences like its theme parks. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai is a place that provides a fun and exciting experience for visitors of all ages.

So if this place is in your itinerary, this post is especially for you. In this post, there is all the important information about this place that you need to know before visiting it so you will not miss out on any experience at this place.

The List of Things that You Need to Know Before Visiting Dubai Aquarium And Underwater Zoo

1. Location

The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a famous destination which is in the Dubai Mall. The Dubai Mall is a famous shopping center with lots of different stores, theme parks, and restaurants. You can find the aquarium on the ground floor. The exact address is Ground and Level 1, Dubai Mall, Financial Center Road, Dubai, UAE. 

2. How to Get There 

You can get to the aquarium by taking different transportation. For example:

• By Metro

Burj Khalifa Station on the Red Line (M1) is the nearest metro station to the Dubai Mall. By taking the metro from there you will get near The Dubai Mall. From the station, taking a feeder bus will get you directly to the mall.

• By Metro Link Bridge

The glass tunnel connects Burj Khalifa Station and The Dubai Mall. You can take an easy and comfortable walk to the mall since it’s air-conditioned.

• By Bus

There are two buses that serve passengers by picking them up and dropping them off. The drop-off area is on the Lower Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall.

• By Taxi

To get there directly, you can you can book a taxi.

• By Coach

Dubai Mall offers a coach bus service that picks up and drops off passengers at different places. But before that, make sure to check its timings.

3. Dubai Aquarium Ticket Price

The price of your ticket is going to depend on what kind of activities you are going to explore at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. For example:

• The ticket for Penguin Cove and Nursery Experience will cost you AED 209 which includes exploring the Interactive Platform, Underwater Zoo, Penguin Cove, Aquarium retail shop, Aquarium Tunnel, Guided Behind the Scenes tour, and Food & beverage voucher “Aquarium Cafe”, etc.
  
• The ticket for the Ultimate Experience will cost you AED 309. This ticket allows you to explore Penguin Cove, Glass Boat Tour, Fish Feeding, Interactive Platform, Aquarium Tunnel, Food & beverage voucher “Aquarium Cafe”, Guided Behind the Scenes tour, Vouchers for Aquarium retail shop, Underwater Zoo, etc.
  
• The All Access Pass will cost you AED 400 and it covers almost all the activities and experiences available at the Dubai Aquarium.

4.Timings 

The aquarium stays open throughout the year for visitors. The opening time from Monday to Friday is 10 AM to 11 PM and for Saturdays and Sundays, it remains open from 10 AM to 12 AM. 

What to Expect at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo?

1. Aquarium Tank

The Aquarium Tank in Dubai is a very large suspended aquarium tank and is home to 140 species of aquatic animals. The tank is filled with sharks rays, and many other colorful sea creatures that kids will love. You can also see lots of Sand Tiger sharks there.

2. Aquarium Tunnel

The Aquarium Tunnel is a water tunnel that lets you walk through and see amazing marine life very closely. The tunnel is 48 meters long and is a great place to take photos and experience the beautiful world that lies underwater

3. Underwater Zoo

The Underwater Zoo at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a great place where you can enjoy watching different aquatic animals in 40 display tanks. It is situated on level two which is above the aquarium tank. You can explore three different ecosystems which are: Living Ocean, Rainforest, and Rocky Shore.

What To Do In Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo?

1. Encounter with Sharks

Encountering with sharks is a thrilling experience that you can have at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. You can also watch how these sharks are fed. It is an exciting experience where you’ll see the sharks just a few centimeters away from you.

2. Cage Snorkelling

It is going to be an exciting dive into the beautiful marine world. You can safely watch the beautiful underwater scene from inside a safety cage.

3. Shark Dives

If you are looking for more thrill can try shark dive. You can dive into the tank with 10-million-liter water and see sand tiger sharks very closely.

4. Scuba Diving 

It is a perfect place to make your diving dream come true if you want to learn scuba diving. You can get a PADI certification there in just 2 days. During the course, professional divers will teach you scuba diving. 

5. VRZoo

You can have a special VRZoo experience at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater World. With VR technology, you can feel like you’re really there with different animals like elephants, whales, sharks, gorillas, and many more. It is an exciting way to experience wildlife virtually as if you are actually there. Planning your trip with one of the best tour operators can help you explore this place in a better way. Culture Explorer Tours LLC, one of the best tour operators in Dubai, can help you to have a great guided experience at this place. 

Other than these experiences you can also try penguin encounters, glass-bottom boat riding, shark walkers, etc. There is an unending array of experiences to explore in the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. If you are planning to explore Dubai with a Dubai tour package: 3 Nights / 4 Days, make sure you add this place to your itinerary for an exciting experience. 

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