Dubai Mall Aquarium

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There are a few wonders in the world that go beyond your wildest imagination. They weren’t only unthinkable but also wasn’t deemed to be practically possible, But Dubai proved otherwise. One such rare wonder of the world is the Dubai Mall Aquarium known as the Dubai Aquarium.

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Dubai Mall Aquarium

The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a public aquarium located at the base of the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Aquarium is one of three installations from Merlin Entertainments in Dubai. The other two are Legoland and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum .

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo was designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects , which took inspiration from Islamic architecture, specifically rib vaulting seen in mosques and madrassas. It cost over AED1 billion (US$272 million) to build.

The aquarium is the world’s largest when it was inaugurated in February 2013. It contains 33,000 marine animals of over 800 species, including over 400 sharks and rays representing some 75 species in 30 displays. The Dubai Aquarium is 450 meters long and contains 6 million US gallons (22,700 m3) of marine and fresh water, which is filtered in a closed loop system to avoid releasing chemicals back into the ocean. The aquarium includes a tunnel that takes visitors through the aquarium with sharks swimming above, below and around them
Visitors are able to stand underneath the main walkway through the centre of this tank
and watch as sharks glide gracefully overhead. Other exhibits include an exhibit containing 12 sand tiger sharks – one of
the largest displays of sand tiger sharks in the world.
The aquarium is home to a captive colony of Australian lungfish , one of only four in the world. The Aquarium also includes a stingray touch-pool where visitors can have an interactive experience with some of Dubai’s marine life. It also houses piranha, terrapins, skates and electric eels .
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo has 5 zones: Marine Life, Discovery Atoll, Shark Lagoon, River Rock and Deserts zone. Marine Life zone contains whale sharks , hammerhead sharks , blacktip reef sharks , nurse shark s, sawfish rays , eagle ray s and barracuda . In the Discovery Atoll zone you will find sawfish and rays, schools of fusiliers , eels and jacks . In the Shark Lagoon one can see sand tiger sharks , stingrays and sawfish. The River Rock zone has bull sharks, cow nose rays and eagle ray s. The Deserts zone has Deynoux’s crocodylus such as Nile crocodiles and saltwater crocodiles
and Arabian animals including hedgehogs, jerboa , Fennec foxes and Egyptian fruit bats .

Location Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, Doha Street, Off 1st Interchange – Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
Operating Days Daily
Duration 5 - 6 Hours (Approx)
Transportation Pickup & Drop Back

Inclusions


  • Pick up from Hotel/Residence (If transfers selected)
  • Access to Dubai Aquarium and Under water Zoo
  • Drop Back to Hotel/Residence (If transfers selected)
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – Explorer:
  • Aquarium Tunnel Experience
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – VIP Line Buster:
  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Discovery Channel Shark Week Exhibit
  • Back of House Tour
  • Underwater Observatory
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour
  • Fish feeding
  • VR Zoo 360
Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo-Basic:
  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Underwater Zoo.
Dubai Mall Aquarium & Penguin Cove:
  • Aquarium Tunnel
  • Underwater Zoo
  • Guided Behind the Scenes tour
  • Penguin Cove

Itinerary


  • Pick up from Hotel/Residence (If transfers selected)
  • Entrance to Dubai Mall Aquarium
  • Enjoy the memorable moment or activity at the aquarium (As per chosen option)
  • Drop back to Hotel Residence (If transfers selected)

Important Information

    • Venue Address: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, Doha Street, Off 1st Interchange – Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
    • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
    • Transfers are available from centrally located hotels and residences in Dubai city. (Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed, Marina)
    • Pick up from Areas other than Dubai Hotels / Residence will be done on request with an additional surcharge.
    • The timings for sharing may vary, depending on traffic conditions and your location.
    • Pregnant ladies or Children below 2 years are not allowed in Glass Boat.
    • Children must always be accompanied by an adult or a Guardian during the activity.
    • Accessible for Wheelchair and stroller(Excluding Rayn Encounter, Penguin Encounter)
    • There will be no refund for partly utilized services
    • The service provider holds no responsibility if any component of an attraction is non-operational due to technical reasons or weather conditions.
    • Operating Hours-
      • Sunday To Wednesday – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
      • Thursday To Saturday – 10:00 am To 12:00 am

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy
  • All Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the Tour departure time NO charges will be applicable.
  • If Cancellation made within 24 hours to your Tour departure time 100% charges will be applicable.
  • If eligible for Refund your Amount will be returned back to your Account within 7 working days.
Child Policy
  • Children under 2 years will be considered as infant and entry will be free of cost.
  • Children aged above 2 up to 15 years of age must be accompanied by a paying and participating adult.
  • Children above age 15 will be considered as an adult and charged adult rate.

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There are a few wonders in the world that go beyond your wildest imagination. They weren’t only unthinkable but also wasn’t deemed to be practically possible, But Dubai proved otherwise. One such rare wonder of the world is the Dubai Mall Aquarium known as the Dubai Aquarium.

Dubai Mall Aquarium

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