The 6 Best Aquariums in the Middle East

1.Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4,872 reviews · 1 day · from $56Our pick

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall. Walk beneath sharks and rays, see rainforest, rocky shore, and ocean habitats, then add a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, otter visit, or Gentoo penguin encounter. Regular, Ultimate, VIP, and penguin options suit different budgets, with most visits lasting two to three hours.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Magical Experience at Dubai Aquarium & Penguin Encounter! My wife, 8-year-old son, and I had an unforgettable visit to the Dubai Aquarium. Walking through the massive tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and colorful fish felt like stepping into another world. Our son was amazed, pointing out every creature he saw! The highlight was the Penguin Encounter – seeing these adorable animals up close was incredible. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience fun for all ages. Watching the penguins waddle and interact brought huge smiles, especially for our son, who hasn’t stopped talking about it since. The whole visit was well-organized, clean, and family-friendly....”

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2.Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,679 reviews · from $89

Spend a full day at Atlantis Aquaventure on Palm Jumeirah, riding major slides, floating through lazy rivers, using the Surf’s Up wave machine, and relaxing on the beach. Choose a waterpark-only ticket or add The Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals. Arrive early, bring water shoes, and expect extra charges for towels, lockers, food, and fast passes.

“The experience was beyond my expectation and it's best to go early to .maximise the experience. We had a great time and make sure you do as many rides as possible. Kid friendly too was an added experience. Definitely coming back sometime in future. Awesome service too.”

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3.Lost Chambers Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,534 reviews · from $45Best value

Enter Atlantis The Palm’s Lost Chambers Aquarium for a self-guided visit through 21 exhibits and 14 themed chambers. See sharks, rays, jellyfish, groupers, and clownfish, then spend time at the 11-million-litre Ambassador Lagoon. You can follow Ocean Explorer clues, attend scheduled talks, and add optional snorkeling or underwater sessions separately.

“Fabulous experience , definately had the wow factor - check out times of feeding and the show the divers put on ! Thoroughly recommended and also seeing Atlantis hotel was also a treat - finished off with a snack and drink in Gordon’s place 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”

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4.5-Day Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Frame

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 5 days · from $108

Spend five days exploring Dubai by Big Bus, with unlimited rides on the Red and Blue routes, audio commentary, a desert sunset trip, Creek dhow cruise with pizza and soft drinks, Lost World Aquarium entry, and Dubai Frame access. It is a flexible way to cover Dubai’s far-flung sights without driving.

“We could take the bus 5 days and many attractions were included even if they are not that fantastic as imagined. The Dhow Cruise is not that exciting but nice that the pizza and drinks are included. Historical route takes abt 2.5hrs and Dubai Marina route takes abt 3-3.5hrs depending on the traffic. Good information. In total it was absolutely worth the money and always the most easiest way to explore a city.”

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5.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · from $121

At The Lost Chambers Aquarium, you’ll receive a safety briefing, wear a short wetsuit and flotation jacket, then spend about 20 minutes snorkeling above the 10-meter Ambassador Lagoon. Guides such as Roger and Dani help first-timers feel calm around rays, reef sharks, and thousands of fish. Photos and video cost extra.

“The whole experience was 10/10. My guide couldn’t be more helpful. I would highly recommend.”

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6.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $327Top rated

Enter Atlantis Dubai’s Ambassador Lagoon for a closely supervised scuba session among rays, reef sharks, shoals of fish, and ruins inspired by a lost city. Choose Discovery Dive if you are not certified, or Explorer Dive if you are certified. Equipment, wetsuit, towel, and a 1-to-1 instructor are included.

“Excellent experience!!! My guide Magdy was very professional. He guided me through the famous cuites. Never think that I can see diverse fish in one dive, it was like a dream. Magdy even helped take photos and videos with all of them. Highly recommend whoever visits Atlantis should try.”

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