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The 15 most popular aquariums tours in the UAE. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you actually pay.
All-day Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm with optional Lost Chambers Aquarium: big Dubai slides, shark tunnels, kids play zones.
“This place is so much fun! Good food, music, clean, and plenty of water slides to enjoy of all thrill levels! A must do if you have kids and love the water!”
See 65,000+ sea animals at Atlantis Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium, with Ambassador Lagoon access and a self-guided Ocean Explorer clue hunt.
“The best experience we had in Dubai. Absolutely amazing.”
5-day Big Bus pass with Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame, a desert sunset safari, and a dhow cruise with pizza and soft drinks.
“I think this big bus HOHO experience in Dubai is simply tooo good. It had three routes, covered everything. I did the flamingo tour (it is beautiful!!), the Sharjah tour, desert sunset tour (the desert was not very good but the setting was nice), night tour, palm island drive (must do), lost world aquarium. It’s…”
National Aquarium Abu Dhabi ticket for $29: 10 zones, 46,000 animals, sharks and rays, plus optional glass boat or backstage tours.
“Great experience, the explanations for all the wild life was there. The staff were helpful, the diversity of species was exceptional. Great value for money.”
Burj Khalifa At the Top plus Dubai Aquarium combo ticket. Plan less, see sand tiger sharks, and enjoy 360° views.
“Very bad experience. We had no guide, the photos cannot be taken because of the reflection of the people in the glass, and there are so many people that you can't see anything.”
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo ticket at Dubai Mall: 48m tunnel views, King Crocs, and a 10-million-liter suspended tank.
“It’s not worth its price when compared to other similar aquariums and zoo in a man made environment.”
Snorkel in Atlantis-themed Ambassador Lagoon at Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium. Get gear and a briefing, plus 20 minutes in the water.
“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…”
Scuba in Atlantis Ambassador Lagoon at Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium with 1-to-1 guidance, 65,000 animals, and two experience levels.
“Great instructors and fun experience. Would go again.”
Prebook Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove. Skip day-of hassle, see sharks and penguins, plus a backstage tour.
“L originalité des différents espèces des poissons et la grandeur de l aquarium conseillé de visiter ligne de matinée le soir trop de monde”
Burj Khalifa 124th/125th floors plus Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove. Timed entry with skyline and tunnel views.
“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.”
See Dubai Aquarium’s 10M-liter scale, 48m underwater tunnel, Penguin Cove, and optional cage snorkeling or shark encounters for about 1 hour.
“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”
Prebook your Atlantis Lost Chambers Aquarium ticket on The Palm: tunnel halls, Ambassadors Lagoon, 65,000+ marine animals, with optional pickup.
“Although the large aquarium tank was really good - that was it - not enough for the money that was paid to get in”
Self-guided Burj Khalifa At the Top (124th–125th) plus Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove, timed entry.
“Honestly I was expecting it to be better than what this was. I mean the people have no patience and try to push you. You have to wait in the most ridiculously long line and the line coming back down was even worse. I would’ve not went and just took the pictures from outside. Pay…”
Prebook admission to Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Aquarium for quicker entry, skyline views, sharks, and 140+ species in one outing.
“The aquarium is a little bit underwhelming and some parts of the underwater zoo are only accessible to those who pay extra, but overall a very good value for money ticket. Very good to see 2 of the most common Dubai attractions.”
Walk Dubai Mall’s 48m aquarium tunnel with 400+ sharks and rays, plus Underwater Zoo. Add Penguin Cove. Self-paced 2-hour visit.
“Great experience, seeing up close and observing feeding of fish in aquarium. Go early our booking was for 12 but got there at 11 and went in .”
