The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has something to keep the whole family happy and entertained! Read onto find out more about paying a visit to the largest suspended aquarium in the world.
Location
The aquarium is located within the Dubai Mall on the Ground floor and can be accessed easily from many 5 star resorts in Dubai situated in the vicinity such as Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
Marine Life
The massive 10 million-litre tank is home to over 33, 000 aquatic animals and not to mention the largest collection of sand tiger sharks. Up to 140 species of sea life can be observed such as stingrays, eels and more!
Useful Information
The aquarium is open to the public from 10.00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. There are various packages and experiences to suit every budget. The VIP experience retails at AED 315 while the Explorer Experience is AED 175. It covers access to the tunnel, zoo and submersible simulator among others. The Shark Encounter retails at AED 630. If not at AED 120 you can gain access to the zoo and the aquarium.
Things to Do
Things to do are endless! Take a glass bottom boat tour, get wet in a snorkelling cage, have a mermaid makeover while there! Or why not do something scary and exciting at the same time by going swimming with the sharks.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+