Aquarium Visits in Dubai Worth the Day: Our 15 Picks

1.Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience

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

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall for an underwater tunnel, rainforest, rocky shore, living ocean exhibits, and Penguin Cove. Choose a regular ticket, Ultimate Experience, VIP pass, or Penguin Encounter. Expect friendly staff, animal talks, optional boat rides, and extra-cost photos. Arrive early for popular encounters.

“The Aquarium is fantastic, all the animals and fish are really well kept, everything is in excellent condition; it is a little to small once you enter and the whole thing can be seen in like an hour. I believe it is slightly overpriced, but I really enjoyed it. If you have children and love animals it is a great experience.”

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

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

Spend a full day at Atlantis Aquaventure on The Palm, racing through shark lagoons, relaxing on lazy rivers, and using the Surf’s Up wave machine. Choose the waterpark-only ticket or add The Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals in 21 exhibits. Bring swimwear, arrive early, and plan for extra costs such as food, lockers, towels, and fast passes.

“Great day at the water park. Loved the atmosphere at the wave house after a busy day. All enjoyed so much.”

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3.Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket

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

Explore The Lost Chambers Aquarium beneath Atlantis The Palm on a self-guided visit through 21 exhibits and 14 themed chambers. See sharks, rays, jellyfish, groupers, clownfish, and the huge Ambassador Lagoon. Plan around the shark station, ray feeding, Aquatheatre show, and grouper talk. Optional snorkeling and underwater sessions cost extra.

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

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

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

Use a five-day Big Bus pass to reach Dubai’s major sights by two air-conditioned routes, with audio in six languages. Add a desert sunset visit to a fortress, a Creek dhow cruise with unlimited pizza and soft drinks, Lost World Aquarium, and Dubai Frame. You can board at any stop and spread the attractions across several days.

“Fabulous way to get around and see so much of Dubai. A lot of Interesting facts too. Driving would be very time consuming.”

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

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

Visit Burj Khalifa’s At the Top observation deck and Dubai Aquarium in Dubai Mall with one combo ticket. You choose your Burj Khalifa time slot and explore both attractions at your own pace. Expect panoramic city, desert, and ocean views, a fast multimedia elevator ride, thousands of aquatic animals, and possible queues during busy periods.

“We went early, 11am, to avoid the lines. I'm sure it's more magical at night, but I hate waiting in lines. I would say there is no need to pay for the combo because you can see the big, amazing sea creatures in the mall for free. Unless you're interested in otters and turtles, skip the combo and only pay for the Burj Khalifa only.”

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6.Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Admission Ticket with Options

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

At Dubai Mall, you’ll visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, home to more than 33,000 aquatic creatures from nearly 150 species. Walk the 48-meter underwater tunnel, see the six-meter King Croc, and choose added activities such as a glass-bottom boat ride, cage snorkeling, or a shark encounter.

“We expected much more and this was really not mind blowing. We were actually dissappointed in this excursion”

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7.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Snorkeling Experience

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

At The Lost Chambers Aquarium, you receive a safety briefing, wetsuit, flotation jacket, and snorkel gear before spending about 20 minutes in the 10-meter Ambassador Lagoon. Guides such as Roger and Dani help first-timers feel at ease as you float above rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish. 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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8.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

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

Enter Atlantis Dubai’s Ambassador Lagoon for a guided scuba session among rays, reef sharks, shoals of fish, and ruins inspired by a lost city. The Discovery option welcomes non-certified participants, while the Explorer option is for certified divers. Equipment, wetsuit, towel, and a one-to-one instructor are included.

“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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9.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 guide or private transport. You choose suitable times for each attraction, but high-demand slots can be reassigned close to your requested time.

“The experience was very good, great views and beautiful aquarium. Gave 4 stars because I do not believe it was worth the cost. Pretty high cost for what was received.”

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10.Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove

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

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with access to Penguin Cove, a 48-meter underwater tunnel, glass-bottom boat rides, cage snorkeling, and shark activities. The one-hour visit begins at 10:00 am inside Dubai Mall and suits families, children, and anyone who wants a close look at marine life without leaving the city.

“The excencial of Dubai. Thanks to Sifiya, excellent assistant we have booked city bus of Dubai burjkhalifa vip floor the view was great we have good vacation with travel saga”

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11.Atlantis Lost-Chamber Aquarium Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $61

Visit the Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm for one day, following Atlantis-themed halls and tunnels past sharks, rays, piranhas, seahorses, and the large Ambassadors Lagoon. Admission takes about one to three hours. You can arrange private round-trip hotel transport, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time.

“Although the large aquarium tank was really good - that was it - not enough for the money that was paid to get in”

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

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

Visit Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th floors, then explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove access. This self-guided combo lets you choose when to visit each attraction, but long queues can make the Burj Khalifa portion last far longer than its advertised 50 minutes.

“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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13.Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium Combo Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $114

This self-guided combo joins Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th-floor observation decks with Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall. Allow about 2 to 3 hours. You’ll see Dubai from an open-air terrace, then explore more than 140 species, including over 300 sharks. Check the required visit order and Burj Khalifa time carefully.

“Please don’t get scammed by this company. Save your hard earned money! I can’t believe company like this exist in Dubai. They only gave me entrance to burj khalifa. Because the tickets were sent too late and by the time I received them, Read more”

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14.Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $45

Spend about two hours exploring Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at your own pace. Walk 11 meters below the surface through a 48-meter tunnel, then see otters, piranha, seahorses, lionfish, jellyfish, and more across three themed zones. Choose an upgrade for Penguin Cove or a private transfer.

“The penguin cove could have been more exciting. The guide was very low and u clear, hard to understand. Other than that, pretty cool aquarium.”

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15.The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend about two hours exploring 10 themed zones at Abu Dhabi’s National Aquarium, home to more than 300 species and 46,000 creatures. Move at your own pace, then add the Beyond the Glass bridge walk or glass-bottom boat tour when booking. Children under 12 need an adult aged 16 or older.

“It's really good place for kids my kids really enjoyed it almost 46000 animals just incredible 🙌 😍 one of the best spot in abudhabi”

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