How to Get to Dubai Aquarium
Situated within the premises of Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a sought-after attraction in the modern and futuristic city of Dubai. Its 10 million litre volume Aquarium tank on the ground floor of the mall is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. Experiencing the incredible beauty of the underwater world in this manner is a rare opportunity that must not be missed. Discover the many ways in which to get to this location.
Introduction
A massive home to thousands of spectacular marine beings of over 140 species. They comprise Sand Tiger Sharks, Zebra Hones Sharks, Stingrays, Giant Trevally, Guitarfish and much more. The Aquarium and Zoo have been carefully planned to offer maximum face-to-face viewing for visitors through a series of well-designed experiences that one can choose from, thus it is not surprising that visitors using the best luxury hotels in Dubai consider a visit as part of their list of things to do. For children, this is a truly mesmerizing experience.
How to get to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
By Taxi – Dubai Mall is centrally located where Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is situated. It can be easily reached from your hotel or other place of accommodation using a taxi as it is a popular destination visited by guests in Dubai. For guests using hotels like Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, it is a short taxi ride of 20 minutes.By Car – If you are using a self-drive car or hired car, you just need to get to the Dubai Mall. If using a self-drive vehicle, there will be no charge for parking.By Public Transportation – The public transport, Dubai Metro goes past Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa station. You get off at this station and walk through using the air-conditioned overpass. Once in the Mall, go to the lower ground floor.
Leandro Neumann Ciuffo, Dubai Aquarium (4129351332), CC BY 2.0
Highlights of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
The Aquarium and zoo are open daily with extended hours of operation till midnight during the weekend. (Friday and Saturday). Visitors enter the tunnel on the ground floor to get to the Aquarium and go to level 2 to visit the underworld zoo.The Dubai Aquarium is the recipient of many accolades including a Guinness World Record for the largest high-definition video wall. Visitors can opt to use the walk-through tunnel to gain a unique idea of the marine beings or just witness them from outside. The aquarium houses over 33,000 marine animals, so visitors get to see a canvas of corals, from tiny to bigger fish in a kaleidoscopic range of colours darting about and the sedate and sombre sharks.Visiting the Dubai Underwater Zoo must be part of visiting the aquarium to get overall insights, learning and the true feeling of having seen it all. Divided into three sections Rocky Shre, Rainforest and Living Ocean it offers a deep insight to visitors. Watch the stars of the zoo, King and Queen Croc and other amazing stars such as Seahorses, lionfish, giant spider crabs, Humboldt penguins and more.
- The underwater tunnel opens a spectacular world of marine life with an array of species in the Explorer Experience Package
- Exciting sessions are held regularly to make visitors aware of the habits and lifestyles of these creatures.
- Glass boat rides are enjoyed by many visitors surrounded by fish.
Things to do at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Apart from being a witness observing these creatures, there are many activities for visitors that most visitors embrace with enthusiasm and are completely safe.Feed the Sharks – This is a simpler task than you would presume, just strap in the gear and lure the sharks with some fish in a bucket, it teaches how to feed the huge fish as well as their behaviour.Cage Snorkelling – Having the snorkelling gear on, you get lowered into the aquarium inside a secure cage for you to get a clearer view of the different types of fish.Shark Dives – You will get to take a deep dive into the Dubai Aquarium to come face-to-face with sharks amidst the tiny fish that surround the massive ones.
