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Dubai Zoos & aquariums

Our most recommended Dubai Zoos & aquariums

Dubai Aquaventure Waterpark Admission Ticket

1. Dubai Aquaventure Waterpark Admission Ticket

Enjoy thrills and spills at Dubai’s Aquaventure Waterpark, the largest waterpark in the Middle East, on dozens of rides and waterslides. With your day ticket, prepare to do battle with the King of the Sea at the Tower of Poseidon. Ride through the dark and twisting Aquaconda water tunnel. Grab an inner tube and take a trip on the rapids of a tidal river. Test your nerves on the exhilarating Ziggurat, and plunge more than 27 meters down the Leap of Faith, a near vertical freefall waterslide, through shark-filled waters. Unwind on a private beach, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments from on-site restaurants. Take the little ones to Splashers, a water playground especially for kids.

Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure & Lost Chambers Aquarium Ticket

2. Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure & Lost Chambers Aquarium Ticket

Experience the rides and slides of the Aquaventure Waterpark and then discover more than 65,000 marine animals up close at the Lost Chambers Aquarium at the Atlantis the Palm Hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Skip the long lines to Aquaventure Waterpark and then brave the world’s first dual waterslide within a waterslide. Set your pulse racing on 30 slides and attractions, laugh your way down Dubai’s longest Lazy River, and relax on 500 meters of private beach. Prepare to do battle with the King of the Sea at the Tower of Poseidon or ride through the dark and twisting Aquaconda water tunnel. Grab an innertube and face the rapids of a tidal river or experience the dramatic wave surges of The Torrent. Get up close to more than 65,000 marine animals at the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Walk amongst the ruins of a lost city and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to be a marine animal expert. Encounter sharks and rays at close proximity and feel some of the world’s most exotic invertebrates in the touch tank.

Dubai: Aquarium & Burj Khalifa Level 124 or 125 Combo Ticket

3. Dubai: Aquarium & Burj Khalifa Level 124 or 125 Combo Ticket

Experience the magic of Dubai with a combined ticket to 2 of the city's most amazing attractions, and discover the Dubai Aquarium and the Burj Khalifa on the same day. From the depths of the ocean to the skies above upgrade your Burj Khalifa visit with an enchanting encounter with 485 aquatic species at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Start by traveling to the top of Dubai's most iconic monument with a pre-booked entrance ticket to the Burj Khalifa. Once you have selected your time slot, take the world’s fastest elevator to the observation floor on level 124 of the world’s tallest building. Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree panoramas across the city, desert, and Gulf. Learn more about the architecture and technology behind this unique skyscraper. Enter the world’s largest suspended aquarium. Admire thousands of aquatic animals from around the world, including rare species such as the King Crocodile and Sand Tiger Sharks. Discover three ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean. 

Dubai: Dolphin Encounter Ticket at Atlantis Waterpark

4. Dubai: Dolphin Encounter Ticket at Atlantis Waterpark

Get up close with playful dolphins in shallow water with a dolphin encounter at Dubai's Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis the Palm. Make your way to Dolphin Bay at Atlantis the Palm at your allotted time, and meet a marine mammal specialist for a 15-minute safety briefing and orientation session. Then, wade waist-deep into the water to interact with a dolphin. Enjoy a 30-minute in-water encounter as you pet and touch the dolphins in groups of no more than 10 people per animal. Including check in and time to change into the provided wetsuits, the full experience should take around 1.5 hours. Experience an animal encounter suitable for all ages and ideal for non swimmers.

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Day Ticket

5. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Day Ticket

Walk through the Aquarium Tunnel and experience life under the water. Marvel at the giant 10 million-liter tank which contains more than 33,000 aquatic animals and the world's largest collection of sand tiger sharks. After exploring the aquarium tunnel continue to the Underwater Zoo, which provides an interactive approach to education on the ecology and sustainability of marine life. Marvel at the various exotic species. The journey consists of three ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean.  Meet playful otters and penguins, and don’t miss your chance to see one of the largest crocodiles in the world, King Croc and his Queen at the Underwater Zoo.

The Green Planet - Dubai's Unique Indoor Rainforest

6. The Green Planet - Dubai's Unique Indoor Rainforest

The Green Planet is a bio-dome inviting visitors to explore Earth's fascinating flora and fauna through an immersive expedition into the tropics. Designed as an enclosed ecosystem, The Green Planet recreates the enchanting world of a tropical forest with over 3,000 plants and animals and the world’s largest indoor man-made and life-sustaining tree. Step inside The Bat Cave to meet some of nature's most thrilling and wondrous denizens. Touch an Emerald Tree Boa snake if you dare. Hear the distinctive calls of the wonderful variety of birds flying around Green Planet. Say hello to one of the two sloths living here who sleep between 15 and 20 hours everyday. Watch the squirrel monkeys jump and climb using their very long tail to balance as they move from one tree to another. The educational and recreational facility raises awareness for the delicate balance of nature and the preciousness of one of our world’s oldest living ecosystems making it the ideal educational destination for the entire family. The Green Planet is set to inspire people of all ages and nationalities to learn about and care more for every single plant and animal that inhabits the earth. 

Dubai: Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket

7. Dubai: Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket

Escape the hustle and bustle of Dubai's malls and get back to nature at the Dubai Butterfly Garden. Explore the world’s largest covered butterfly garden, home to more than 15,000 beautifully winged creatures representing more than 50 species in different shapes and sizes. Inside, witness the butterfly cycle and learn about its metamorphosis process. Feel free to ask the expert hosts any questions you may have about the beautiful butterflies.

Dubai: 1-Day Entry Ticket to Dubai Safari Park

8. Dubai: 1-Day Entry Ticket to Dubai Safari Park

Get up close to 78 species of mammals, 50 types of reptiles, and 111 kinds of birds in Dubai at the Dubai Safari Park with these entry tickets. Enjoy views of rare species of flora and fauna and have fun interactions with animals. Unleash the nature lover in you as you explore 6 different zones inside the park — African Village, Arabian Desert Village, Explorer Village, Asian Village, Kids Farm, and Al Wadi — to learn more about life in these ecosystems. Feel like you are in a forest as you wave hello to around 2500 animals thriving in the park. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wolves who call the park home. If you’re lucky, you can hear the lion’s rumbling roar or catch the sight of a cheetah running across the field. If you wish, you can relax in the Al Wadi area before moving on. If you're coming with little ones, take them to the Kids Farm, where interactive sessions with cute animals await you. Participate in petting and feeding sheep, goats, birds, and more at the farm. Level up your fun by enjoying the UAE’s only drive-through exhibit safari, where you can watch the animals eating, playing, and napping in the Arabian Desert Village. You may even spot large crocodiles, hyenas, etc. on the journey.

Dubai: Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket

9. Dubai: Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket

See up to 65,000 amazing marine animals with an entrance ticket to the Lost Chambers Aquarium in Dubai. Explore the ruins of the legendary "Lost City of Atlantis," reconstructed at the Atlantis the Palm hotel complex on the artificial archipelago of Palm Jumeirah. Walk through spectacular chambers and marine exhibits to get unique insights into the history of the long lost civilization. Benefit from the expertise of the dedicated marine instructors, on hand to provide information about the marine life you will meet. Come face to face with hundreds of indigenous species from the Arabian Gulf. Encounter delicate seahorses and stunning jellyfish, and discover the world’s largest freshwater fish when you see the arapaima of the Amazon region. Enter the Ambassador Lagoon in Poseidon’s Court to explore the attractions of the open-air exhibit, where visitors can even take the plunge and dive amongst the ruins of Atlantis!

Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo & Penguin Cove Experience

10. Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo & Penguin Cove Experience

Discover a fascinating aquatic world with a day admission ticket to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. The 10-million-liter tank is home to more than 33,000 aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. There are more than 300 sharks and rays living in the tank, including the world’s largest collection of sand tiger sharks. Just above the aquarium is the Underwater Zoo. Get up close to penguins, piranhas, seahorses, jellyfish and more. Step inside the Submersible Simulator for a virtual adventure among dugongs, whale sharks and many other sea creatures. The Underwater Zoo provides an interactive approach to educating children and visitors on the ecology and sustainability of marine life. The journey consists of three ecological zones: Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean. The Penguin encounter allows you to get face to face with a colony of 16 Gentoo penguins residing at the new Penguin Cove exhibit along with a zookeeper. This exciting encounter starts with an educational video about the incredible Antarctic birds and their original habitat. Next, visitors get to meet the Gentoo Penguins, enjoy exceptional photo opportunities, and experience up-close penguin interaction.

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Overall rating

4.1 / 5

based on 2,498 reviews

Excellent day at the aqua park but underwhelming aquarium. Could have easily spent 2 days at the water park as we didn’t manage to get around everything in one day. Will definitely be back but next time will stay at Atlantis for a few nights for the full experience and benefits.

The park is amazing. And the staff are all nice and very very friendly and super nice. Only the prize to entering the park is too expensive. That is the negative point.

Great staging that allows us to live the experience of immersing ourselves in the marine world. Great experience . the Zoo very well exposed

Once in a lifetime experience. Booking was easy, trainers were amazing and the dolphins were out of this world

Incredible! Staff were very supportive and attentive. Felt very safe and the marine life was fantastic!