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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove

1.5-2 h inside; about 5 h with transfer Entry ticket The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, UAE
Starting from · per person₹4,205
How long1.5-2 h inside; about 5 h with transfer
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How it runsTicket for your chosen date
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Highlights

  • The 48-metre, 270-degree acrylic tunnel through the 10-million-litre tank, 11 metres below the surface
  • Over 300 sharks and rays, including one of the largest sand tiger shark collections anywhere
  • The Underwater Zoo with King Jock and Queen Missy, the king crocodiles
  • Penguin Cove
  • Inside the Dubai Mall: fully indoors, flat, and open every day of the year
  • Ticket only, or with shared or private hotel transfer

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Good for seniors: It is flat, indoors and inside a mall with lifts, at whatever pace you like
Getting around
Little walking; Wheelchair accessible
Children
Prams roll through the whole visit, and Penguin Cove is usually where small children want to stay longest
Setting
Indoors, whatever the heat or rain
Time of day
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Pickup
Hotel pickup available as an option

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

You have probably already seen the tank for free: its front wall faces the Dubai Mall concourse and people stand at it for a long time. The ticket takes you through the glass. A 48-metre acrylic tunnel runs through the bottom of the tank, eleven metres under the surface, with a 270-degree view; sand tiger sharks pass overhead close enough to count the teeth, rays settle on the roof of the tunnel and slide off, and the shoals turn as one when a diver goes in. The tank holds ten million litres and some 33,000 animals of more than 140 species, with over 300 sharks and rays, and the aquarium calls its sand tiger collection one of the largest anywhere.

The Underwater Zoo is on the level above and takes longer than people expect. Its best-known residents are the two king crocodiles, King Jock and Queen Missy, the pair nobody walks past quickly. Penguin Cove is the penguin habitat, and it is the part of the ticket small children ask to go back to. The mall's air-conditioning does the rest: this is the attraction to keep for the hottest afternoon of the trip.

Who it suits: families with children of any age (prams roll through the whole thing), seniors (flat and indoors), and couples who want an hour out of the heat between a mall afternoon and the fountain show outside. It is in the same mall as the Burj Khalifa entrance, so it pairs with an At the Top slot; the operator also lists a combined Burj and Aquarium ticket, which is on our Burj Khalifa page.

What your ticket covers

Opening hours and entry times are confirmed for your date.

  1. Ticket-only guests reach the aquarium entrance inside the Dubai Mall themselves; the voucher gives the entry point. On the transfer options a vehicle collects you from your hotel.

  2. Through the 48-metre tunnel at the bottom of the tank. There is no time limit; walk it twice.

  3. Up to the zoo level for the crocodiles and the other habitats, then Penguin Cove.

  4. You come out into the mall. On the transfer options, drop back at your hotel; ticket-only guests can stay on for the fountain show outside, which is free to watch from the promenade.

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Inclusions

  • Entry to the Dubai Aquarium tunnel and the Underwater Zoo
  • Entry to Penguin Cove
  • On the shared option: return transfer from Dubai city hotels in a vehicle shared with other guests. On the private option: return transfer for your group only. The ticket-only option includes no transfer

Exclusions

  • The glass-bottom boat, the submersible simulator, feeding experiences, cage snorkelling and shark dives, which the aquarium sells separately
  • Food and drink
  • Transfer on the ticket-only option
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The aquarium is open 365 days a year (thedubaiaquarium.com, checked 22 Sep 2026). The day's hours, and the Penguin Cove hours, which the aquarium says vary by season, are on your voucher; ask your captain to confirm them for your date.
  • It is inside a mall: flat floors, and prams and wheelchairs are fine. Tell your captain so the operator notes it.
  • The operator carries one adult rate per option; your captain will ask the operator about child rates before you pay.
  • The tunnel is the crowded part; the zoo level and Penguin Cove are calmer. Go on a weekday morning if you want the tunnel nearly to yourself.
  • Your the operator voucher lists the exact inclusions for the option you choose; the captain shares it with you before you pay.
  • Availability and the date are confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay.
  • Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.

Policies

Payment policy

Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.

Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.

5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.

Confirmation policy

We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.

Refund policy

If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

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Questions travellers ask

How much does Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove cost?

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove starts at ₹4,205 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.

What is included in Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove?

Included: Entry to the Dubai Aquarium tunnel and the Underwater Zoo; Entry to Penguin Cove; On the shared option: return transfer from Dubai city hotels in a vehicle shared with other guests. On the private option: return transfer for your group only. The ticket-only option includes no transfer.

What is not included in Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove?

Not included: The glass-bottom boat, the submersible simulator, feeding experiences, cage snorkelling and shark dives, which the aquarium sells separately; Food and drink; Transfer on the ticket-only option; Personal expenses.

How long is Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove?

1.5-2 h inside; about 5 h with transfer in The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, UAE. Ask the team for a different time slot. Pick ticket only, a shared transfer or a private transfer.

What should I know before booking Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove?

The aquarium is open 365 days a year (thedubaiaquarium.com, checked 22 Sep 2026). The day's hours, and the Penguin Cove hours, which the aquarium says vary by season, are on your voucher; ask your captain to confirm them for your date. It is inside a mall: flat floors, and prams and wheelchairs are fine. Tell your captain so the operator notes it. The operator carries one adult rate per option; your captain will ask the operator about child rates before you pay. The tunnel is the crowded part; the zoo level and Penguin Cove are calmer. Go on a weekday morning if you want the tunnel nearly to yourself. Your the operator voucher lists the exact inclusions for the option you choose; the captain shares it with you before you pay. Availability and the date are confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay. Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.

What is the cancellation policy for Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove?

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Is Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

Yes, it suits seniors. It is flat, indoors and inside a mall with lifts, at whatever pace you like. Little walking. Wheelchair accessible.

Can children do Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove, and is there a minimum age?

Prams roll through the whole visit, and Penguin Cove is usually where small children want to stay longest.

Is Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove indoors or outdoors?

It is indoors, so it works in the summer heat or on a rainy day.

How do I book Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove?

Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.

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