🛍️ Dubai Mall Tour + 🐠 Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Most visitors combine Dubai Mall and the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo as part of a Downtown Dubai day together with At The Top – Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain show.

You can spend the morning shopping and exploring the mall, visit the aquarium in the afternoon, and then stay for dinner and the fountains in the evening. Everything is connected indoors, which makes it a great option in the hotter months or for families with kids who need easy access to facilities, strollers and air conditioning.

Tip: try to plan your aquarium visit for a time when you are already inside the mall (between shopping and dinner) so you don’t have to go back and forth.

There are several ticket categories for the aquarium, depending on how many experiences you want to include. Prices vary slightly by season and promotions, but this is a useful reference:

• Basic entry: around AED 120 – 150 per person.
• Explorer ticket: around AED 175 – 200 per person – usually includes the tunnel plus additional zones or activities.
• VIP / all-access packages: about AED 300+ for the full experience with extra encounters or add-ons.
• Children under 3: typically enter for free when accompanied by paying adults.

⏱️ Weekends (especially Friday & Saturday evenings) can get busy, so booking online is recommended to avoid queues.

Dubai Mall and the Dubai Aquarium are open every day, usually from morning until late at night, but exact times may change during special events or Ramadan. Always double-check hours on the official sites before your trip.

• Morning: calmer, easiest time to take photos with fewer crowds in the aquarium tunnel.
• Afternoon: lively atmosphere, great time for families after lunch or a short shopping break.
• Evening: busier but more atmospheric – you can combine it with dinner and the Dubai Fountain show outside.

If you are following the 1-week Dubai itinerary , the aquarium usually fits nicely in the afternoon after At The Top and before the fountain show.

Dubai Mall sits in Downtown Dubai, right next to the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. The aquarium is located inside the mall on the ground floor, with parts of the huge viewing panel visible from the central atrium.

• 📍 Google Maps (Dubai Mall): View Dubai Mall on Google Maps
• 🚇 By metro: take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station, then follow the air-conditioned walkway directly into the mall.
• 🚕 By taxi / Uber / Careem: ask for “Dubai Mall main entrance” or “Dubai Aquarium”.

For a full overview of metro, bus, taxi and private transfers, check our Transportation in Dubai guide.

🌐 Official websites

👉 Dubai Mall – Official Site
👉 Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo – Official Site

🖼️ Photo gallery

👉 Dubai Mall & Aquarium photos on Google Images

Use these related Tripmoo guides (from the main Dubai itinerary) to build a complete Downtown day:

• 🗺️ Full plan: 1-Week Dubai Itinerary (Thu → Fri)
• 🌆 View from above: At The Top – Burj Khalifa guide
• 💦 Night show: Dubai Fountain – timings & viewpoints
• 🏨 Where to stay: Best hotels in Dubai (Downtown & beyond)