Dubai Aquarium and Penguin Encounter

Prepare for an icy adventure with the Dubai Aquarium and Penguin encounter! Come face-to-face with eight male and eight female penguins as you enter the frozen land of Dubai Aquarium and Penguin Encounter. Beyond learning and interacting with these enchanting creatures in a painstakingly created sub-Antarctic environment, you can access the underwater zoo, wander through the captivating 48-meter-long Aquarium Tunnel, and witness a smorgasbord of fascinating marine inhabitants occupying the colossal aquarium tank. 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

A Frozen Escape in Penguin Paradise 

A thrilling icy encounter awaits you in Dubai as the iconic Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo within the Dubai Mall has now become bigger and better. It has added an exclusive Antarctic exhibit, a safe shelter for 16 adorable Gentoo Penguins. Step into their exciting world, mingle with them, and enjoy the chance to feed them, all in a highly secure setting that resembles their original habitat. 

Chill with Penguins and Understand the Light Cycle

With temperatures maintained at two to four degrees Celsius throughout, this purpose-built facility lets you catch up with penguins up close and engage in various immersive experiences. Dive deep into their breathtaking realm as you observe their playful antics and sensitive personalities. Besides exploring several amazing segments that make them feel at home (including a slide and the pool), marvel at the unique lighting system that mimics the penguins’ annual light cycle.

Discover More Underwater Wonders

Don’t limit your expedition here to Penguin Cove; tear yourself away from these cool inhabitants as your Dubai Aquarium and Penguin Cove tickets offers access to over 150 marine species that thrive in its over 10-million-liter aquarium tank. See mighty sharks and rays, among other 33,000 creatures, effortlessly swimming around. Explore further as you walk through its striking 48-meter-long Aquarium tunnel and even enter other attractions, such as the Underwater Zoo. 

• Get up close and personal with 16 adorable Gentoo Penguins at Penguin Cove within the Dubai Mall Aquarium.
• Gain a detailed understanding of these friendly creatures as you interact with them in a setting that immaculately recreates their Sub-Antarctic natural habitat and even their annual light cycle.  
• Enjoy a fascinating look at the thousands of distinct marine animals that inhabit the aquarium with a relaxed stroll along the 48-meter-long tunnel.

• Hotel pick-up (if sharing or private transfer option is selected) 
• Penguin Cove Ticket 
• Access to Aquarium Tunnel 
• A beautiful view of the Underwater Zoo 
• Hotel drop off (if sharing or private transfer option is selected)

• All personal expenses spend for shopping, drinks and dining etc on-site during the tour.

• Shortly after the completion of booking, you’ll receive your tour confirmation voucher in your email.
  
• Make sure that you check your spam / junk folder or notify us in case you don’t find it in your inbox.
  
• Print this voucher or show its mobile version to exchange it for your physical tickets once you arrive at the destination.
  
• Your voucher also features a QR code image which you can scan at the ticket counter to gain entry.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Transfers are only provided from centrally located hotels and residences in Dubai city. (Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed, Marina)
• Pick up from Areas other than Dubai Hotels / Residence will be done on request with an additional surcharge.
• The timings for sharing may vary, depending on traffic conditions and your location.
• Pregnant ladies or Children below 2 years are not allowed.
• Children must always be accompanied by an adult or a guardian during the attraction visitor activity.
• Not accessible for Wheelchair and stroller.
• There will be no refund for partly utilized services.
• The service provider holds no responsibility if any component of an attraction is non-operational due to technical reasons or weather conditions.
• Our terms and conditions prohibit eating, drinking, and smoking inside the vehicle during any tour that includes transfer services.