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Sitting on the ground floor of Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the easiest crowd-pleasers to add to a Dubai day — and one Indian families love because it works for kids, grandparents and honeymooners alike. From the mall atrium you can already see the giant viewing panel for free, but the real magic is the 48-metre walk-through tunnel where sand tiger sharks, stingrays and thousands of fish glide overhead. Upstairs, the Underwater Zoo houses penguins, otters, crocodiles and reptiles. It pairs naturally with a Burj Khalifa visit and the Dubai Fountain, since everything sits in the same complex. Share your dates and we will build it into a smooth, sensibly-priced Dubai itinerary.

Top things to see & do

Dubai Aquarium tank — Dubai
Dubai Aquarium tankOne of the largest suspended aquariums in the world, its ten-million-litre tank glows through a giant viewing panel inside The Dubai Mall.
Underwater Zoo — Dubai
Underwater ZooThe upper level houses penguins, otters, crocodiles and reptiles across themed rainforest, rocky-shore and living-ocean zones.
Aquarium tunnel walk — Dubai
Aquarium tunnel walkA 48-metre glass tunnel lets you stand surrounded by sand tiger sharks, rays and thousands of aquatic creatures.
King Croc — Dubai
King CrocMeet the aquarium's giant resident crocodile and its companion, a highlight of the Underwater Zoo for kids.
The Dubai Fountain — Dubai
The Dubai FountainStep outside the mall for the choreographed fountain show beneath the towering Burj Khalifa.
Burj Khalifa 'At The Top' — Dubai
Burj Khalifa 'At The Top'The record-breaking observation decks are just a short walk from the aquarium inside the same Downtown complex.
The Dubai Aquarium underwater glass tunnel inside Dubai Mall, with sharks and rays swimming overhead

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & The Dubai Mall

After check-in, head to The Dubai Mall to visit the Dubai Aquarium's giant viewing panel and catch the evening Dubai Fountain show.

Day 2
Aquarium tunnel & Underwater Zoo

Go deeper with the shark-filled tunnel walk and Underwater Zoo, then ride Burj Khalifa 'At The Top' in the same complex.

Day 3
Palm Jumeirah & Atlantis

Explore Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, adding more marine magic at The Lost Chambers Aquarium or Aquaventure Waterpark.

Day 4
Desert safari & departure

Round off with an afternoon desert safari and BBQ dinner before your transfer to the airport.

Indicative Dubai package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
3 Days / 2 Nightsfrom ₹19,999
4 Days / 3 Nightsfrom ₹23,500
5 Days / 4 Nightsfrom ₹29,500
6 Days / 5 Nightsfrom ₹43,000
7 Days / 6 Nightsfrom ₹57,000

Indicative starting prices from our current Dubai packages — your final quote depends on hotel, season, flights and visa. Share your dates for an exact, itemised quote.

What you actually see inside

The headline experience is the Tunnel Aquarium — a curved acrylic walkway where reef sharks, giant groupers and rays pass just above your head. Upstairs, the Underwater Zoo is split into rainforest, rocky-shore and living-ocean zones, home to penguins, otters, water rats and the famous 5-metre croc, King Croc. Kids gravitate to the touch-tank and feeding sessions. Because the whole attraction sits inside Dubai Mall, it's fully air-conditioned — a real relief in summer. We build it into wider Dubai family tour packages so children stay engaged without a long, tiring day out.

Ticket options, made simple

Entry comes in tiers: a base ticket covers the tunnel and Underwater Zoo, while combo passes add the glass-bottom boat ride, shark feeding, penguin encounter or a behind-the-scenes tour. For most first-time visitors from India, the standard experience ticket is plenty. You can also just view the free 32-metre panel from the mall floor if time is tight. Prices shift with season and combos, so rather than quote a figure, we'll share your dates for a quote and bundle the aquarium into a full Dubai tour package — often cheaper than buying attractions piecemeal at the gate.

Slotting it into a Dubai city day

The aquarium sits in the same complex as Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain and endless shopping, so a classic day runs: morning at the Burj At the Top deck, aquarium and zoo before lunch, then the fountain show after sunset. Keep the evening free for a desert safari another day, and save Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah for later in the trip. Indian and Jain-veg meals are easy across the mall's food court. Our team maps the flow so you're not backtracking — see how a full trip is costed on our Dubai package cost page.

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