Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

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Dubai Aquarium

ONE OF THE LARGEST SUSPENDED AQUARIUMS IN THE WORLD

The 10-million-liter Dubai Aquarium tank, located on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall, is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world.

It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 Sharks and Rays live in this tank, including one of the largest collections of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world.

There are numerous ways for visitors to experience the main Aquarium tank, which measures 51 meters in length, 20 meters in width, and 11 meters in height.

• The 48-meter walk-through Tunnel provides 270-degree views from 11 meters below the surface of the tank
• Visitors can go on a Glass-bottom boat ride, providing unique views of the tank from beneath their feet
• Those who want to experience a dip in the tank can opt for a Shark Encounter experience
• And for the adventurous ones, a Shark Dive is a once in a lifetime opportunity, bringing you within inches of a large variety of sharks and rays

Underwater Zoo 

EXPLORE A FASCINATING AQUATIC WORLD

Continue your journey at the Underwater Zoo and learn more about what amazing creatures inhabit both our rivers and oceans.

Located on Level Two above the Aquarium tank, Underwater Zoo leads you through three ecological Zones; Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living Ocean.

Watch out for these aquatic creatures at Underwater Zoo: Otters, Piranha, Lionfish, Giant Spider Crabs, Seahorses, Garden Eels, Archerfish, Water Rats, Paddlefish, Cichlids and many more amazing aquatic animals in 40 individual aquatic displays.

ROCKY SHORE

This is where the land meets the sea, a rugged, harsh environment where only the tough survive. If you don’t mind getting your hands wet, you can also reach out and touch some of the hardier rock pool inhabitants.