DAUZ PENGUIN ENCOUNTER – TraveladOffers

Overview

Journey to Antarctica at Penguin Cove & Nursery come face-to-feather with our Gentoo penguins, while they showcase playful behaviour and underwater agility.

Replicating the chilly conditions of the Antarctic, complete with specialised lighting that mimics their natural light cycle, our Penguin Cove habitat is multi-level with lots of exciting areas for the penguins to climb and explore, including a slide into the pool.

On land they may waddle, but underwater, Gentoos are sprinters of the sea! Witness their remarkable agility underwater, diving in search of food and reaching speeds of 36km/h.

Included

Penguin Encounter

Aquarium Tunnel

Underwater Zoo

Guided Behind the Scenes tour

Penguin Cove

Interactive Platform

1x AED 10 Food & beverage voucher “Aquarium Cafe”

1 x AED 20 Aquarium retail shop (with a minimum spend requirement of AED 40)

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Reviews

Nils Volden

★5

Visiting the aquarium at Dubai Mall is an experience that combines tranquility and awe in a truly unique way. The place feels both vast and intimate at the same time, you can stroll through (extremely clean) glass tunnels surrounded by marine life, yet still feel a calming sense of peace. The atmosphere is beautiful, clean, and serene, offering moments for reflection and pure enjoyment of the fascinating creatures.nnThe staff are helpful and attentive, and everything is well organized. For those seeking a bit more excitement, there are opportunities to touch a shark, swim with them, or even interact with penguins, unforgettable experiences that make the visit even more special.nnOverall, this is a wonderful 1–2 hour experience, perfect for both adults and children. Highly recommended, worth every minute.

Millissa Guisti

★5

Slightly pricey buy was worth it. My son loved it. A lot of animals, fish, insects and even some large crocodiles and much more to see here. Some intractive areas where kids can feed or touch the fish. Expected a bit more from the glass bottom boat ride, it was very noisy and couldn't clearly hear the guide was saying. Overall experience was very good though.

Joanne Pyszczek

★5

really fun place to visit. walkthru tunnel with loads of rays and sharks as well as plenty of colorful fish. Zoo area had a nice variety of animals . Always lots of fun watching otters and penguins. Otter encounter was the best, learn a lot about the animals and actually get to shake hands.

Raman Chauhan

★4

Absolutely stunning experience! The Dubai Underwater Aquarium is like stepping into another world. The massive tunnel with sharks, rays, and colorful fish swimming all around was mesmerizing. Everything was well-maintained and the marine life variety was incredible. A must-visit when in Dubai Mall!

Jayaraj S

★5

The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is truly a spectacular experience that completely justifies its reputation as a world-class attraction.nThe sheer size of the main tank is absolutely awe-inspiring—it's one of the world's largest suspended aquariums, holding a massive 10 million liters of water. Just seeing the colossal acrylic panel from the Dubai Mall is impressive, but walking through the 48-meter Underwater Tunnel is the real highlight. Being enveloped by the tank on all sides gives an unforgettable, immersive feeling as sharks and rays glide right overhead.nThe collection of marine life is stunningly vast and diverse, boasting over 33,000 aquatic animals from more than 140 species. A notable feature is that it's home to the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world! Beyond the main tank's sharks, rays, and huge schools of fish, the Underwater Zoo upstairs offers even more unique encounters. You can see the legendary King Croc, an immense 750kg Australian saltwater crocodile, as well as captivating Gentoo Penguins, playful otters, and various reptiles and nocturnal creatures.nFor anyone who loves marine life or wants to be stunned by the scale of a truly grand aquarium, this is an absolute must-visit. It's a mesmerizing journey into the heart of the ocean, all set within the impressive architecture of the Dubai Mall.