Dubai Aquarium Guide: Silver, Gold & Platinum Tiers
60-90 mins
Aquarium & Zoo
Opened 2008, inside Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai, UAE
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
AED 199.00
10:00-24:00 daily
Advance booking is recommended via the official ticketing platform.
| Standard | Dubai Aquarium | 10:00 - 24:00 |
Last Admission: Not independently confirmed against a primary source.
Closed On: None found.
Free Admission Dates: None found.
Silver tier: Aquarium Tunnel walkway plus the Underwater Zoo galleries. Whether the tunnel itself can be viewed without any ticket at all (as part of ordinary Dubai Mall foot traffic) is unresolved between secondary sources and no official statement confirms it either way — not asserted here. Animal encounters (penguin/otter/king croc AED 130; ray/shark trainer AED 100; bird/reptile AED 50) and the glass-bottom boat ride are separate optional add-ons at the Underwater Zoo entrance, not included in the Silver tier. Go City's own page confirms it includes the Silver/base tier specifically ('Aquarium Tunnel + Underwater Zoo'), not Gold or Platinum. Turbopass Dubai does NOT include this attraction at all (confirmed absent from its current product page).
| Product | Price | What It Covers | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | AED 199.00 | Aquarium Tunnel + Underwater Zoo galleries | Recommended |
| Gold | AED 269.00 | Adds a 30-min glass-bottom-boat enhanced-access experience | Recommended |
| Platinum | AED 399.00 | Adds skip-the-line entry + a complimentary animal encounter | Recommended |
| Combo with Burj Khalifa (Sky Views) | AED 219.00 | Aquarium Silver + Sky Views Observatory | Recommended |
Overview & Visitor Introduction
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is sold in three genuinely distinct tiers — Silver, Gold, and Platinum — each adding a different set of experiences on top of the base Aquarium Tunnel and Underwater Zoo galleries. Every pass compared on this site that includes this attraction grants the Silver tier only; never assume a pass inclusion covers the Gold or Platinum upgrades.
The attraction sits inside Dubai Mall, directly accessible on the same visit as Burj Khalifa. Animal encounters (penguin, otter, king croc, ray, shark trainer, bird, and reptile experiences) and a glass-bottom boat ride are separate paid add-ons at the Underwater Zoo entrance, not automatically included even on the higher tiers unless specifically named in that tier's own inclusions.
History & Significance
Opened in 2008 as part of Dubai Mall, the Aquarium Tunnel and Underwater Zoo quickly became one of the city's most visited free-to-view landmarks — the tunnel itself is visible from the mall's ground floor, while paid tickets grant access to the walkway and the multi-level zoo galleries above.
The complex holds one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world by viewing panel size, housing thousands of aquatic animals including multiple shark and ray species.
What to See: Top Highlights
Aquarium Tunnel
A 48-meter walk-through tunnel beneath the main tank, included on every tier including Silver.
Underwater Zoo Galleries
Multi-level galleries covering rainforest, rocky shore, and aquatic-life zones, included on every tier.
Glass-Bottom Boat Ride (Gold)
A 30-minute enhanced-access experience added on the Gold tier — not included on Silver.
Skip-the-Line + Animal Encounter (Platinum)
The Platinum tier adds priority entry plus a complimentary animal encounter on top of the Gold-tier inclusions.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Dubai PassesGo City Dubai's Essentials, Explorer, and All-Inclusive passes all include the Silver tier (Aquarium Tunnel + Underwater Zoo) only. Confirmed absent from Turbopass Dubai's current product entirely — neither core nor optional-upgrade. No pass compared on this site includes the Gold or Platinum tier's additional experiences.
Go City Dubai Essentials Pass
Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions. Confirmed selectable on Go City Dubai's attraction list at the base Silver tier. Gold/Platinum upgrades are not offered through the pass.
Go City Dubai Explorer Pass
Optional (selectable attraction). Counts as one of your chosen attractions. Confirmed selectable on Go City Dubai's attraction list at the base Silver tier. Gold/Platinum upgrades are not offered through the pass.
Go City Dubai All-Inclusive Pass
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Never assign the Gold or Platinum package value to this inclusion.
Turbopass Dubai City Pass
Not included. Confirmed absent from Turbopass Dubai's current product page — not listed as core or optional-upgrade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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