The 6 Zoos Tours in the Middle East That Earn Their Price

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.Safari World Zoo and Wahiba Sands with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Leave Muscat in a 4x4 for Safari World Zoo in Ibra, then cross the golden dunes of Wahiba Sands. Your English-speaking guide may arrange camel or quad rides, a sunset stop, and dinner at Sama al Wasil Camp or a similar desert site. Guides such as Mohammed, Hamood, Salim, and Abdul Majeed have led recent departures.

“The tour was wonderful! Locations are very beautiful. We had a comfortable transportation, clean car. Our driver and he was also our guide Abdul Majeed was very nice. Special thanks to him that he was giving us a lot of time in each location, without hurrying us to leave. Very caring guide! He was giving us water regularly and in the end of the tour offered us some Karak tea (delicious!) and Samosas. Thank you, Abdul Majeed, for an unforgettable trip! :)”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $45Best value

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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