Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (DAUZ) – Dubai Mall
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the most captivating attractions in Dubai. Located at The Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world, it offers a memorable journey into ocean life. With the capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, Dubai Aquarium is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world and it illuminates the marvels of the ocean floor, showcasing one of the most diverse collections of aquatic life.
The aquarium is home to 140 species of sea life and offers many incredible ways to experience the underwater world. Stroll through a 48-metre tunnel, with the aquarium enveloping you from overhead and around. Located just above the aquarium, Underwater Zoo brings visitors up close with penguins, piranhas, crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish and plenty more.
A fascinating new addition at Underwater Zoo is King Croc, regarded as nature’s rare phenomenon and one of the world’s largest reptiles – at over 5 meters long and weighing an imposing 750 kg plus. Underwater Zoo regularly hosts innovative exhibits. One such exhibit, ‘UAE’s Night Creatures’ presents the experience of nightfall in the desert as creatures of the dark.
The aquarium is open from Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (Last Entry 10:15 pm) and Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 00:00 am (Last Entry 11:15 pm).