15 Aquariums Tours in the Middle East Worth Booking

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 $45

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.Burj Khalifa At the Top & Dubai Aquarium Combo Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 238 reviews · from $91

Visit Burj Khalifa’s At the Top observation deck, then explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall. You choose the time slot and move at your own pace. Expect panoramic city, desert, and ocean views, thousands of aquatic animals, and possible waits at the ticket counter and elevators.

“Great experience going up in the lift, seeing the history of how the Burj was built and of course the beautiful views from the tp!”

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6.Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Admission Ticket with Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 168 reviews · from $50

At Dubai Mall, you’ll visit the 10-million-liter Dubai Aquarium, walk its 48-meter underwater tunnel, and explore the Underwater Zoo. Standard admission includes the tunnel and King Croc. Optional upgrades may add a glass-bottom boat, shark encounters, or cage snorkeling. Plan for roughly 1 to 6 hours, depending on your ticket and pace.

“Fantastic experience! You must follow it with pasta and cheesecake from the cheesecake factory though! A wonderful day!”

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7.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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8.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

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

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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9.Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $54

Visit Dubai Mall’s huge suspended aquarium, walk through its underwater tunnel, then explore the Underwater Zoo with sharks, rays, tropical fish, reptiles, penguins, and a giant crocodile. Tickets include Penguin Cove and a guided behind-the-scenes tour, while transfers are available if you select that option.

“A beautiful aquarium with detailed explanation provided regarding each animal...a cute coffee shop and funny photobooths with photoshop 40AED for the pics”

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10.Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 63 reviews · from $112

Visit Burj Khalifa floors 124 and 125, then explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, including Penguin Cove. You set the timing for each attraction, but you must make your own way to both locations. Expect about three hours, striking city views, sharks, rays, penguins, and a giant crocodile, with busy queues possible during popular time slots.

“Absolutely stunning and exciting to experience such a beautiful city and all it has to offer, unmatched by anything I've seen before. Loved our time in this amazing part of the world”

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11.Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $58Top rated

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall, with access to Penguin Cove, a 48-meter underwater tunnel, glass-bottom boat rides, and optional cage snorkeling or shark experiences. The attraction suits families and first-time Dubai visitors. Booking support may come through Travel Saga staff such as Fatima, Tina, or Sadiq.

“The excencial of Dubai. Thanks to Sifiya, excellent assistant we have booked city bus of Dubai burjkhalifa vip floor the view was great we have good vacation with travel saga”

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12.Atlantis Lost-Chamber Aquarium Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · from $61

Visit the Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm for 1 to 3 hours of Atlantis-themed halls, tunnels, and tanks filled with more than 65,000 marine creatures. See sharks, rays, piranhas, seahorses, and the vast Ambassadors Lagoon. Add private return transport from your Dubai hotel if you want an easier visit.

“Beautiful fish, great atmosphere. One or two tanks that looked small for the fish but hard to tell if it was only one section of a bigger one that we could see.”

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13.Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & UWZ with Penguin Cove Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $118

Visit Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th-floor observation decks, then explore Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove access. This self-guided combo lets you choose when to visit each attraction, but it includes no guide and can involve long queues, especially at Burj Khalifa.

“Excellent trip!! Would tell everyone to go. Burj Khalifa with the Dubai aquarium.. must see while in Dubai.”

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14.Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium Combo Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $114

Pair two major Dubai Mall attractions in one prebooked ticket. Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, then take in Dubai from Burj Khalifa’s 124th and 125th floors. The package suits families and first-time visitors who want fixed admission, but check the required order and time slots carefully before booking.

“Furi*us 6.5 family Vacation. It is a great combo package especially for families. Its a great way to see the city. It was nice to see the completed building in the background. It was under construction when i first visited the BK.”

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15.Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with Penguin Cove Tickets.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $45

You’ll visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside The Dubai Mall, walking through a 48-meter tunnel beneath a tank filled with sharks and rays. Continue through Rainforest, Rocky Shore, and Living Ocean zones, then add Penguin Cove or a private transfer if useful. Allow about two hours and check your ticket details carefully before arrival.

“I loved it so breath taking the aquarium was amazing and under water zoo. Loved the penguins and fish”

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