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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Description
Explore the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with the famous tunnel, penguin cove, and marine exhibits.
One of the most interesting places in the UAE is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Here, a person has a rare chance to observe the underwater world without going out of the city. Situated in the center of Dubai Mall, it is a world-class attraction that features one of the biggest suspended aquariums in the world. It has a huge capacity of 10 million liters of water, where it accommodates more than 33,000 aquatic animals.
The aquarium offers the experience of being immersed in the world of graceful stingrays, mighty sharks, playful penguins, and exotic sea creatures. This makes it an immersive entertainment, educational, and conservation experience. The aquarium underwater zoo Dubai Mall is suitable for both young and old visitors. Moreover, it suits almost every visitor, namely family members, couples, students, and even solo travelers.
The experience one gets when you walk through the 48-meter-long tunnel, get to know about marine life, and see penguins waddling in their icy home, is unforgettable and encouraging at all times at the Dubai underwater aquarium and zoo.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo timings enable people to organize their time to visit the place at their own leisure at any time of the day. In the morning, the families will be best visited, and evenings are associated with a magical atmosphere and great vision within the Dubai Mall.
Book the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo tickets in advance, particularly when it is a weekend, a holiday, or the high season for tourists.
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Detailed Itinerary
10:00 AM - Arrival at Dubai Mall
Reach the Dubai Mall and go to the entrance of the Dubai Aquarium. With hotel pick-up, it will be a comfortable ride and help a lot on arrival.
10:15 AM - Tour the Aquarium Tunnel
Start with the marvelous walk-through tunnel of 48 meters, which gives you a 270-degree view of life at the sea. Sharks, rays, and colored fish fly about and through you.
11:00 AM - Discover the Underwater Zoo
Go to Level 2 to see the Underwater Zoo, which is split into three key ecological areas, including Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean. The zones possess different species and interactive exhibits.
11:45 AM - Penguin Cove Experience
Enter Penguin Cove and see the beautiful Gentoo penguins in a temperature-controlled zone, which resembles their natural environment.
12:30 PM - Educational Talks and Observatory
Educate yourself and your children about marine conservation, animal behavior, and ecosystem conservation. There are informative panels and live talks on marine conservation by marine professionals.
01:30 PM - Leisure Time & Shopping
Use the leisure time taking pictures, shopping in the souvenir stalls, or having drinks within the Dubai Mall, and then head off.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation is free until 48 hours before departure. 50 percent money back when cancelled 24-48 hours before. Cancellations and no-shows made less than 24 hours before the scheduled time cannot be refunded. Money returned in the event of cancellation because of the weather.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Entry to Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
- Access to the aquarium's underwater tunnel
- Learn about over 33,000 species
- Entry to the Underwater Zoo
- Access to Penguin Cove
- See enormous saltwater crocodiles
- Educational exhibits and observatory
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Quad biking (available as add-on)
- Sandboarding equipment
- Personal shopping
- Tips for guide & driver
- Travel insurance
- Additional photography packages
What To Do!
Stroll Across the Famous Aquarium Tunnel
The Dubai Aquarium is one of the most photographed attractions in Dubai, where one walks among thousands of marine animals. The tunnel provides a different viewpoint, so anyone can experience being surrounded by the ocean.
Meet the Penguins at the Penguin Cove
Have a close contact with penguins, Gentoo. See them swim, socialize, and waddle around. Get to know more about their home and their conservation activities.
Discover the Underwater Zoo
Get to know about different marine ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and deep ocean ecosystems. Spot crocodiles, otters, piranhas, and rare species of fish.
Learn by Interactive Exhibits
Interact with the informational exhibits and observatories that are meant to inform visitors on the topic of marine biodiversity and sustainability.
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