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Traffic fades to a quiet hum in the labyrinthine lanes of this nicely restored heritage area formerly known as the Bastakia Quarter. Its narrow walking lanes are flanked by sand-colored houses topped with wind towers, which provide natural air-conditioning. Today, there are about 50 buildings containing museums, craft shops, cultural exhibits, courtyard cafes, art galleries and two boutique hotels.
The quarter was built in the early 1900s by merchants from the Persian town of Bastak who settled in Dubai to take advantage of tax breaks granted by the sheikh. By the 1970s, though, the buildings had fallen into disrepair and residents began moving on to newer, more comfortable neighbourhoods. Dedicated locals, expats and even Prince Charles prevented the area's demolition in the 1980s. Hidden within the restored maze, which is easily explored on an aimless wander, is a short section of the old city wall from 1800. For a more in-depth experience, join a guided tour with the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding .
Next to the district, a new waterfront tourist development called Marsa Al Seef is taking shape. Set to celebrate Emirati culture, it may be completed in 2017.
Draped over a rocky mound above vestiges of Fujairah’s old village and a date-palm oasis, this restored fort looks splendid, especially when floodlit at night. Built from mud, gravel, wood and gypsum in the 16th century, it’s a compact composition of circular and square towers that aided in its defence. There's usually a caretaker around in the morning to open the heavy teak door, so you can climb up the towers and ramparts for great views.
This creatively curated museum goes a long way towards demystifying Emirati culture and traditions for visitors. Each of the five galleries zeroes in on different aspects of local life, from living in the desert, religious values, and birth and burial rituals to holiday celebrations, marriage and wedding ceremonies, and folk medicine. An abundance of quality original objects and excellent English panelling make a visit here a satisfying and educational experience.
The region’s largest and most acclaimed zoo has modern, spacious enclosures inhabited by indigenous and exotic species. Observe grazing Arabian oryx, big-horned Barbary sheep, lazy crocodiles, tigers and lions and dozens of other species, some of them born at the zoo, which has a well-respected conservation and breeding program. Special treats for tots include the petting zoo, bird shows and giraffe feedings. The zoo is off Zayed Al Awwal and Nahyan Al Awwal Sts.
All that glitters is gold (and occasionally silver) at this colourful covered arcade where hundreds of stores overflow with every kind of jewellery imaginable, from tiny pearl earrings to giant golden wedding necklaces. Simply watching the goings-on is a treat. Settle down on a bench and take in the colourful street theatre of hard-working Afghanis dragging heavy carts of goods, African women in colourful kaftans and local women out on a shopping spree. Best in the evening. Like us on FacebookFollow us on Google+Subscribe us on YouTube
Surrounded by a lush park, this fairytale fort was constructed in the 1890s as the summer residence of Sheikh Zayed I (1836–1909) and expanded by the British in the 1950s. The original parts are the square fort in the far-left corner of the courtyard and the wedding-cake-tiered tower opposite. Today the compound houses a tourist centre and a superb exhibit of photographs taken by British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger during his multiple crossings of the Empty Desert in the 1940s.
Snowy white and intricately detailed, Jumeirah is Dubai's most beautiful mosque and one of only a handful in the UAE that are open to non-Muslims, during one-hour guided tours operated by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding . Tours conclude with a Q&A session where you are free to ask any question about Islamic religion and culture. There’s no need to book. Modest dress is preferred, but traditional clothing may be borrowed for free before entering the mosque. Cameras are allowed.
Featured on the back of the Dh1000 note, this iconic fort started life in 1760 as a watchtower that safeguarded a precious freshwater well. After an expansion, it became the ancestral home of the ruling Al Nahyan family in 1793 and remained a royal residence until 1966. In a free exhibit, photographs, archaeological finds, models and other objects chart the history of Abu Dhabi and its people.
After a brief spell as an administrative centre, the palace was closed in 1990 and has been undergoing long-term restoration ever since
Just about everything you always wanted to know about Islam is addressed in this well-curated museum in a stunningly converted souq right on the waterfront. Ground-floor galleries zero in on different aspects of the Islamic faith, including the ritual and importance of the hajj, and on Arab scientific accomplishments, especially in mathematics and astronomy. The upper floors navigate through 1400 years of Islamic art and artefacts, including ceramics, woodwork, textiles and jewellery. Don't miss the zodiac mosaic below the central dome.
Standing outside Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, watching anxious owners from across the region delivering their hooded 'patients' in person, you will quickly realise that this is a much-needed and much-loved facility. Falcons are an integral part of traditional Gulf culture and no expense is spared in restoring these magnificent birds to full health. Tours include a visit to the falcon museum, the examination room and the free-flight aviary. Tour reservations (bookable online) are mandatory.
If you're willing to brave an arm, the well-behaved raptors will even perch for a photograph.
The hospital is about 6km southeast of Abu Dhabi airport. Coming from central Abu Dhabi, follow Airport Rd (E20) to Sweihan Rd in the direction of Falah City; about 3km past the junction with Hwy E11, turn right after the water tank (before exit 30A) and follow the signs to the hospital.
What the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is to the vertical, the Emirates Palace is to the horizontal, with audacious domed gatehouses and flying ramps to the foyer, 114 domes and a 1.3km private beach. Built at a cost of Dh11 billion, this is the big hotel in the Gulf, with 1002 crystal chandeliers and 400 luxury rooms and suites. You don’t have to check in to check out the Emirates Palace, as it doubles as a cultural hub of the city.
Hosting opera and renowned orchestras during the Abu Dhabi Classics concert season, and showing screenings during the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, the Emirates Palace has played its part in the cultural expansion of the capital. Other reasons to visit include the Barakat Gallery, which offers exquisite fine art from ancient China, Egypt, Africa, Greece and Rome; ever-popular afternoon high tea in the foyer (Dh160); and an ATM that dispenses gold bars.
The Burj's graceful silhouette – meant to evoke the sail of a dhow (traditional wooden cargo vessel) – is to Dubai what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Completed in 1999, this iconic landmark sits on an artificial island off Jumeirah Rd and comes with its own helipad and a fleet of chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce limousines. Beyond the striking lobby, with its gold-leaf opulence and attention-grabbing fountain, lie 202 suites with more trimmings than a Christmas turkey.
It's worth visiting if only to gawk at an interior that’s every bit as garish as the exterior is gorgeous. The mood is set in the 180m-high lobby, which is decorated in a red, blue and green colour scheme and accented with pillars draped in gold leaf. The lobby atrium is tall enough to fit the Statue of Liberty within it.
If you’re not staying, you need a restaurant reservation to get past lobby security. Don’t expect any bargains: there's a minimum Dh350 spend for cocktails in the Skyview Bar, while afternoon tea will set you back Dh620. Check the website for details and to make a (compulsory) reservation.
The waterfront Corniche, with its white sandy beaches and generous promenade, stretches the entire length of the north-west shore of the city. Giving spectacular views of the iconic high rise tower blocks assembled along the seafront, it also offers one of the city's main recreation opportunities with a dedicated walking and separate cycle path weaving in and out of the Corniche's landscaped gardens. Refreshments are available from the public beaches that punctuate the western section of the road.
The best way to explore the whole Corniche is by renting a bicycle from Funride Sports, in front of the Hilton Abu Dhabi at the south-western end of the Corniche. There are several other stations, less consistently open, at Al Sahil gardens, about a third of the way along the 8km cycle track. Towels and sunbeds can be rented from several of the Corniche's public beaches, run by Bake UAE. It's worth taking some water for exploring the whole length of the Corniche as the eastern section has few amenities and long stretches without shade.
You'll probably hear them before you see them as a howl goes up when a visitor approaches this hound pound. A visit here involves entering the kennels, meeting the affectionate and well-looked-after residents, picking up a puppy or two and perhaps watching bath-time. Prized for their hunting skills and speed over distance, salukis have for centuries been man's best friend to the Bedu, and after a visit to this breeding and training centre it's easy to see why. It's in the Falcon Hospital Complex; prebook an appointment.
Originating in China, the saluki is thought to be one of the first breeds of dog to be domesticated and their speed, tolerance to high temperatures and intelligence made them the perfect companions for nomadic communities who used them to catch rabbits and other small game. While there's not much call for their skills in the desert these days, they remain a beloved part of the Arabian Peninsula heritage with pure-bred, well-behaved dogs fetching thousands of dirhams. Many are bred to race and, according to the Guinness Book of Records , a saluki holds the record for four-legged speed at 68.8km/h, clocked up in 1996. Their beauty is also prized and dogs are paraded before judges for their pride, stride and condition of coat. To see these wonderful, shaggy eared dogs in action, visit the 10-day Al Dhafra Festival, in the deserts of Madinat Zayed in the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate.
The Burj Khalifa is a stunning feat of architecture and engineering, with two observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors and a restaurant-bar on the 122nd. The world’s tallest building pierces the sky at 828m and opened in January 2010, six years after excavations began. To avoid wait times or expensive fast-track admission, book tickets online as far as 30 days in advance. Note that high humidity often cloaks Dubai in a dense haze, making views less than breathtaking.
The most popular ticket is the one to the At the Top observation deck on the 124th floor (452m), where high-powered telescopes (extra fee) help bring even distant developments into focus (at least on clear days) and cleverly simulate the same view at night and 35 years back in time. Getting to the deck means passing various multimedia exhibits until a double-decker lift whisks you up at 10m per second.
To truly be on the world's highest observation platform, though, you need to spring for tickets to At the Top Sky on the 148th floor (555m). A visit here is set up like a hosted VIP experience, with refreshments, a guided tour and an interactive screen where you 'fly' to different city landmarks by hovering your hands over high-tech sensors. Afterwards, you're escorted to the 125th floor to be showered with interesting titbits about Dubai and the Burj and to take another virtual tour of major sights in an interactive attraction called A Falcon's Eye View.
Dubai's best museum occupies the sturdy Al Fahidi Fort, built around 1800 and considered the city's oldest structure. The exhibit charts the emirate's turbo-evolution from fishing and pearling village to global centre of commerce, finance and tourism in engaging, multimedia fashion. A walk-through mock souk, exhibits on Bedouin life in the desert and a room highlighting the importance of the sea illustrate the days before the discovery of oil. The last room showcases archaeological findings from nearby excavation sites.
Fortified by three towers, Al Fahidi Fort served as the residence of the local rulers until 1896 and went through stints as a prison and a garrison before becoming a museum in 1971. A sturdy teak gate gives way to the central courtyard dotted with bronze cannons, traditional boats and an areesh (a palm-frond hut that was the kind of summer home most locals lived in until the middle of the 20th century). Flanking the courtyard are rooms with modest displays of instruments and weapons.
The main exhibit kicks off at the end of a spiralling ramp with a 10-minute video featuring historical Dubai highlights from the 1930s to the 2000s. From here, you cross the deck of a dhow to enter a mock souq with dioramas depicting shopkeepers and craftsmen at work, enhanced by light and sound effects as well as film footage. Other scenes show life at home, at Quran school, in the desert and at sea. The latter includes a small section on the tough life of pearl divers, who made up to 50 deep dives daily equipped with nothing but nose clips and leather finger gloves.
The exhibit culminates in the archaeology section, which showcases finds from ancient settlements and tombs at Jumeirah, Al Qusais and other local archaeological sites that are believed to attest to the area's settlement for around 4000 years.
Rising majestically from beautifully manicured gardens and visible from each of the bridges joining Abu Dhabi Island to the mainland, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque represents an impressive welcome to the city. Conceived by the first president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed, and marking his final resting place, the mosque accommodates 41,000 worshippers and is one of the few in the region open to non-Muslims.
With more than 80 marble domes on a roofline held aloft by over 1000 pillars and punctuated by four 107m-high minarets, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture and design. Over 100,000 tons of pure white Greek and Macedonian marble were used in its construction. Delicate floral designs inlaid with semi-precious stones, such as lapis lazuli, red agate, amethyst, abalone, jasper and mother-of-pearl, decorate a variety of marbles and contrast with the more traditional geometric ceramic details.
While it includes references to Mamluk, Ottoman and Fatimid styles, the overwhelming impression of the breath-taking interior is contemporary and innovative, with three steel, gold, brass and crystal chandeliers filling the main prayer hall with shafts of primary-coloured light. The chandeliers, the largest of which weighs approximately 12 tons, sparkle with Swarovski crystals and shine with 40kg of 24-carat galvanised gold.
One of the prayer hall's most impressive features is the world’s largest loomed carpet. The medallion design with elaborate arabesque motifs took 1200 craftsmen two years to complete, half of which was spent on hand knotting the 5700 sq metres of woollen thread on a cotton base. That translates as two billion, 268 million knots!
Visitors are welcome to enter the mosque except during prayer times. A worthwhile free 45- to 60-minute guided tour (in English and Arabic) helps explain some fundamentals of the Islamic religion while pointing out some of the stylistic highlights of the interior. Check the website for prayer times, which change daily. Mosque etiquette requires all visitors to wear long, loose-fitting, ankle-length trousers or skirts, long sleeves and a headscarf for women. Those not dressed appropriately are asked to go to the basement, where hooded abeyyas and kanduras can be borrowed for free.
Sheikh Zayed’s mausoleum is on the approach to the mosque entrance. Prayers are continually recited by attendants here. While photographs of the mausoleum are not permitted, visitors are free to photograph all other parts of the mosque, but sensitivity should be shown towards those in prayer.
The mosque is located off Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed St.
The park is divided into four ‘thrill levels’: Adrenaline Rush, Exciting Adventure, Moving and Grooving and, finally, Young Fun. We’ve already picked out some of our favourites below but let’s start with the biggest, fastest and wettest – the five one-of-a-kind rides that have never ever been seen before in a waterpark.
Dawwama Dawwama is arguably going to be the big highlight of the whole park. The main funnel customers find themselves zooming around inside is set 20 metres high and the ride itself will consist of one special craft that can hold six people. Imagine what it must be like to be whisked around a tornado and you’re somewhere close to the feeling the designers hope this feature will instil. It’s also the world’s first and largest hydromagnetic-powered six people tornado slide and, as if all that wasn’t enough for thrill-seekers, it’s also the proud owner of yet another waterpark record – the world’s longest run-in, at a mind bogglingly massive 238 metres long.
Falcon’s Falaj Another attraction that will get punters salivating is this high adrenaline six-person raft ride. Clearly, they like to do things on a grand scale at Yas and this ride is no exception. At 300 metres, Falcon’s Falaj is officially the longest mammoth water coaster ride in the Middle East and its main objective is to make people scream. Given that it consists of so many twists, turns, rapids and drops it’s probably safe to say they’ll achieve that particular goal.
Bubble’s Barrel One for the wannabe surfers out there, Bubble’s Barrel is a surf-able sheet wave and not only that it’s also the world’s largest FlowBarrel 10 Double which means there’s both a breaking wave on the left and right-hand so two people can ride at once. The wave machine pumps out a 3m high wave that’s powered by pumps generating 1,250 horsepower that push out an incredible 7,000 litres of water per second. That’s some serious power but if you’re keen on building up your flowboarding or bodyboarding skills then this is the ride you should be concentrating on. Expect to get dumped in the water a few times along the way though! World champion flowboarder, Clayton Barker will be on hand to do demos and offer some coaching.
Bandit Bomber At 550 metres long, Bandit Bomber is the only suspended rollercoaster in the Middle East – in fact it’s the only water rollercoaster at all in the Middle East. It’s equipped with a number of four-passenger coaches all featuring a brand new seat and restraint design. It’s not all about just whizzing around the park though, because Bandit Bomber is also the first rollercoaster to incorporate on-board water and laser effects. With a capacity of 700 guests per hour, viewers can also enjoy the fun and excitement by interacting from below at the special zones such as the Jabha Zone – one of the Bandit Bomber’s interactive drop zones where guests can spray water on coaster riders as they zoom by.
Slither’s Slides (see ‘Exciting Adventure’ level for details)A maze of slides and tunnels numerous twists and turns amid spectacular special effects, the idea being that your adventure should never really be the same twice. Riders can select six different themes on each of the slides for 30 distinct experiences. Each ends in a splash pool, where you can expect to shoot out of a slide capped with a giant fanged snake head. Each ride will have the ability to accommodate double tubes encouraging family and friends to ride together. Throughout these slides visitors will encounter Slither and his serpent friends through themed interactive sculptures that spray water, LED light effects and 3D videos displayed within the slides.
Exciting Adventure level
Serpent’s Spin
After two sharp turns, guests will drop through a water curtain into the darkness of the bowl and spin around, lit only by tiny LED lights around the bowl’s periphery, before being ejected down into a landing pool.
Slither Alley
A gentle beginning gives way to a series of sharp drops and a water curtain, separating the dark section from the open-air part towards the end, which promises to surprise riders as they descend to the pool.
Slither Surprise
The slithery fun continues with this torturous ravine, which makes riders believe they are being tossed between rocks. It’s a real bumpy ride as you go through steep drops and oscillations where the gaps between the rocks are wider. Snake’s Tale
Sound, light and chilled fog combine to give the rider the effect that he’s descended deep into torrents. Hold on tight because you’ll feel like you’re falling off your ring at the depth of the Jebel and then, before you know it, you’ll be thrown out into the bright light and a warm water pool.
Amwaj
The largest wave pool in the Middle East. With a giant pearl looming above, kick back and take in the alternating ebb and flow of the incredible wave patterns.
Yadi Yas
An action-packed wadi ride. Hold on tight to your tube to stay afloat as the pulse wave takes you on a fun and exciting adventure. Don’t think lazy river, think Crazy River!
Sebag
A brilliant race to the bottom awaits. Launch headfirst and compete with your friends and family to the finish line, while keeping an eye on the stopwatch at the bottom. This ride is deceptively quick, and when we say quick we mean really, really quick!
Adrenaline Rush level
Liwa Loop
If you’ve ever fancied dropping straight into a high-intensity, waterslide now you can with Liwa Loop – the first and only looping waterslide of its kind in the Middle East.
Rush Rider
This endless sheet wave brings Californian-style fun in the sun to Abu Dhabi. Basically, it’s a huge machine that mimics being out there on the ocean waves. The Rush Rider is the ideal place for you to begin your flowboarding or surfing career.
Hamlool’s Humps
Three massive humps on this slide ride will have you feeling airborne when you go over them. It’s deceptive too – you’ll never imagine how long and narrow the ride is!
Jebel Drop
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The platform for Jebel Drop is probably the best vantage point in the entire park. Don’t get too freaked by how everything looks so tiny from here. It’s such a long drop. Scary? Yes. Fun? Most definitely.
Moving and grooving level
Marah Fortress
Quite possibly the ultimate children’s playground with six slides, two dumping buckets, a water-shooting geyser, water cannons and tons of other interactive stuff for the little ones to get their hands on. The slides in this area will also allow adults to participate with their kids.
Young Fun level
Yehal A smaller version of the Marah Fortress for the slightly younger ones with lots of gentle slides and a dumping bucket. There’s plenty here to keep them entertained and amused.
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has everything to keep the entire family happy.
The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank, located on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall, is the largest suspended aquariums in the world.
It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 sharks and rays live in this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks in the world.
There are numerous ways for visitors to experience the main Aquarium tank, which measures 51 metres in length, 20 metres in width and 11 metres in height.
Check our Video of full coverage of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Aquarium Tank
One of the largest suspended aquariums in the world
The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank, located on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall, is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world.
It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 Sharks and Rays live in this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world.
There are numerous ways for visitors to experience the main Aquarium tank, which measures 51 metres in length, 20 metres in width and 11 metres in height.
Aquarium Tunnel
An enormous diversity of marine species inhabit the open ocean.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo recreates this fascinating environment in near-perfect detail and gives you the opportunity to walk right through it.
Located on the Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall, the 48-metre long Aquarium tunnel takes you 11 metres under the surface
The Feeding
Watch our divers feed the Sharks and Rays throughout the day and meet an Aquarium Educator who will share these amazing animals’ underwater secrets with you.
Underwater Zoo
Explore a fascinating aquatic world
Continue your journey at Underwater Zoo and learn more about what amazing creatures inhabit both our rivers and oceans.
Located on Level Two above the Aquarium tank, Underwater Zoo leads you through three ecological Zones; Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living Ocean.
Watch out for these aquatic creatures at Underwater Zoo: Otters, Piranha, Humbolt Penguins, African Dwarf Crocodiles, Lionfish, Giant Spider Crabs, Seahorses, Garden Eels, Archerfish, Arapaima, Water Rats, Paddlefish, Cichlids, Nautilus and many more amazing aquatic animals in 40 individual aquatic displays.
Rocky Shore
This is where the land meets the sea, a rugged, harsh environment where only the tough survive. In our Rocky Shore, visit a Humboldt Penguin colony and view several Giant Spider Crabs. If you don't mind getting your hands wet, you can also reach out and touch some of the more hardy rock pool inhabitants
Rainforest
Imagine walking along the banks of a pristine river bed surrounded by some of the most incredible freshwater animals alive. Dangerous Piranha, Giant Catfish, playful Otters and Water Rats are just some of the animals you'll meet here.
Aquatic Expeiences
Cage Snorkelling
Have you ever thought about jumping into a 10-million litre aquarium without an air tank?
Have close encounters with thousands of aquatic animals at Dubai Aquarium with the Cage Snorkelling Experience.
If you don’t want to undertake full-fledged diving, you can still feel the same thrills in a safe cage setting. All you have to do is put on snorkeling gear, dive into the secure cage in the aquarium, and watch over 70 different marine species including some 300 sharks and rays at close quarters.
Share this thrilling experience & dive in with friends!
Up to 4 people can snorkel into the cage at one time. Minimum age: 8 years old. Not applicable for our pregnant guests.
Shark Dives
Dive with the world's ultimate predator.
750 pounds of lean muscle, 300 razor sharp teeth, 100 million years in the making. Are you ready to come face-to-face with the world’s ultimate predator?
Dive into the depths of our 10-million litre tank and experience the thrill of a lifetime by coming face-to-face with the largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks in the world.
Whether you are a certified Diver or not, anyone can experience the Shark Dive at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. Check our Video of full coverage of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Daily Dives
Three Shark Dives are held daily, allowing up to four divers in each group to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
Qualified Instructors
A Dive Master and Dive Instructor supervises every dive and will assist you throughout the experience.
For Certified Divers
If you already have certification with a recognised dive institution, you can present it to dive immediately.
For Non-Certified Divers
Non-Certified Divers and even those who don’t know how to swim, can still enjoy the experience by completing a short course with our partner - Al Boom Diving.
Minimum Age
Divers must be at least 10 years of age.
Equipment Provided
A full set of equipment is included in the package. Swimsuits are available at an additional cost.
Medical Requirements
Please note that medical requirements apply.
A completed medical questionnaire is required for both Certified and Non-Certified divers.
Shark Walker
Put on your helmet and dive into 10-million litres of water and enjoy the dive experience of a lifetime.
Forget dive experience, forget knowing how to swim, forget even getting your hair wet!
Now you can experience close encounters with sharks, rays and a multitude of fish species at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo by simply signing up for Shark Walker, a new dive experience.
Terms & Conditions
Shark Walker is suitable for guests who are medically fit to dive and age 12 years and above
2 participants with one experience
In water time: 25 minutes
Allows free access to Aquarium Tunnel and the Underwater Zoo
Timings: between 12.00pm and 3.00pm, 4.30pm and 7.00pm (daily)
Other rules and regulations apply
Discover Scuba Dive
Sign up today and become the diver you've always wanted to be
Becoming a PADI certified Diver has never been easier. Sign up for our 2 day scuba course for beginners (suitable for those 10 years old and above) and earn your internationally recognized PADI certification for life.
With our flexible Scuba Dive course (independent study) that allows you to study at your convenience, you can now dive into our 10 million litre tank under the supervision of our PADI professional Divers and earn your PADI certification in just 2 days.
Go Pro Camera
Take home memories that will last for a lifetime!
With our Go Pro professional underwater cameras, you can now document your dive experience whether it is a Shark Dive, Specialty Dive, Cage Snorkeling, or Shark Walker experience within our 10-million liter tank and capture these priceless moments.
Specialty Dives
3 professional underwater experiences you will treasure forever
If you're a PADI certified Diver, there’s nothing more exhilarating than getting up-close to aquatic life than with our Dubai Aquarium Specialty Course. This pre-approved PADI Distinctive Specialty Course ensures that you receive a PADI Certificate Card on completion which counts towards your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
Features
Dive 1:Enjoy a dive to remember as you move freely amongst the waters of Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and come face-to-face with sharks and rays.
Dive 2: Learn about shark conservation identification, underwater photography tips and take photos in a 30-minute theory session using either your own or our professional underwater camera and take home memories that will last a lifetime.
Dive 3:Our Shark Feeding dive is a rare opportunity to interact with these graceful animals during feeding time. Take photos of the Shark Feed from the safety of our diving cage.
Terms & Conditions
Equipment is provided
Divers must be at least 10 years of age
Dives can be completed on different days or on the same day
Ticket Information
The Price List
Researcher Experience - AED 100
New Meet & Greet Area
Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Behind the Scenes tour
Underwater Observatory
*Adult and Children: AED 100 each
*Children below 3 years of age are free of charge
Explorer Experience - AED 120
New Meet & Greet Area
Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Submersible Simulator
Big Screen Theatre
Aquarium Glass Bottom Boat
*Adult and Children: AED 120 each
*Not available for children below 3 years of age.
*This package is not available for our pregnant guests.
Otter Encounter - AED 200
Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Otter Meet & Greet Experience
T &C
No restrictions. Wheelchair and Stroller accessible.
Guests should arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Subject to Availability
Ray Encounter - AED 200
Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Ray Feeding
T &C
Minimum height requirement is 100 cm.
Not applicable for our pregnant guests.
Guests must be able to ascend and descend stairs to access the ray Feeding portion of the Experience.
No Swimming required. The activity will be done on standing level.
Subject to availability.
Guests should arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
King Croc Encounter - AED 200
Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Crocs Tour & Bird Feeding
T &C
Minimum height requirement is 120 cm.
Not applicable for our pregnant guests.
Guests must be able to ascend and descend stairs to access the Crocodile habitat portion of the Experience.
Subject to availability.
Guests should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
VIP Line Buster Package - AED 250
Aquarium Tunnel
Underwater Zoo
Back of house tour
Underwater Observatory
Submersible Simulator
Glass Bottom Boat
Fish Feeding
Subject to Availability
Membership Programme - AED 250
12 months unlimited entry to the Aquarium Tunnel and Underwater Zoo
12 months unlimited Glass-Bottom boat rides
15% discount on entry for all accompanying family and friends
15% discount on all non-sale items at the Gift & Souvenirs store
10% discount on Shark Dives
25% discount on Cage Snorkeling Experiences
20% discount on PADI Courses, dive trips and Al Boom Diving retail merchandise
Terms & Conditions:
Membership is not transferable or refundable
Membership card is not for commercial use
Government Valid ID card has to be presented for entry
Pregnant lady or Child below 3 years, are not allowed in Glass Boat
Behind the scenes tour & Fish feeding are not included
Opening Hours
Come for the experience of a lifetime.
10:00am - 11:00pm [Sun- Wed]
Last admission: 10:30pm
10:00am - 12:00 midnight [Thu - Sat]
Last admission: 11:30pm
*Timings are subject to change.
Directions
Located within The Dubai Mall, come experience one of the largest Aquariums in the world
Walk through the 48-metre Aquarium Tunnel on Ground Level, and explore the Rainforest, Rocky Shore Living Ocean environments and UAE Night Creature at the Underwater Zoo on Level 2.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo The Dubai Mall Doha Street Off 1st Interchange - Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, U.A.E
