Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo occupies a dramatic three-storey space within The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping and leisure complexes in the world. Its centrepiece is a colossal acrylic tank, certified by the Guinness World Records as one of the largest suspended aquariums on the planet, holding tens of millions of litres of water and home to thousands of aquatic animals including sand tiger sharks, rays, and a vast array of reef fish. Visitors can walk through a tunnel that passes directly beneath the tank, offering close views of the marine life overhead and on all sides.

The Underwater Zoo, situated on the levels above the main tank, organises its exhibits around three ecological zones: rainforest, rocky shore, and living ocean. Among its resident species are king crocs, otters, and penguins. The Gold Pass experience currently on offer provides access to the aquarium tunnel, the Underwater Zoo, and a selection of additional encounters, making it a comprehensive way to explore the full range of the attraction.