Discover an aquatic world that brings the marvels of underwater and tropical life into the heart of the city at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, one of the most captivating attractions at The Dubai Mall. Dive into a memorable adventure that illuminates the many wonders of the ocean floor and showcases some of the most diverse collections of aquatic life. Experience real-time atmospheric shifts as the aquariums ambience changes with a unique ‘lunar-cyclic’ lighting system set to the time of day to recreate a normal 24-hour cycle for the aquatic animals. As one of the largest indoor suspended aquariums in the world with a capacity to hold 10 million litres of water, Dubai Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals. The 270-degree acrylic walkthrough tunnel makes for incredible close-encounters with some of the most fascinating underwater animals on the planet. The tunnel is 50 metres long and 10 metres under the surface and treats visitors to an exceptional underwater experience as they come eye-to-eye with sharks, stingrays and other aquatic animals. Located just above the aquarium, Underwater Zoo leads visitors through three ecological zones – Rainforest, Rocky Pool Coastline and UAE Night Creatures, where a variety of aquatic animals are featured including Penguins, Crocodiles, Piranhas, Giant Spider Crabs, Otters, Water Rats, Sea Horses and Sea Jellies amongst others. A fascinating inclusion at Underwater Zoo is King Croc, one of the world’s largest reptiles and a rare phenomenon of nature. In his dedicated home, King Croc and his companion of over 20 years (Queen Croc, who is more than 80 years old!) are one of the most popular additions to the attraction.
