So you left the desert scorching heat of Dubai for a day and now you are cooling off in an aquarium with sharks? Sounds bizarre, right?
But there’s more. You will be exploring a subterranean world filled with water, fish, and even a whale. It’s not as scary as it sounds. Trust us on this one! You see, the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is nothing like any other aquarium or zoo that you have ever seen before.
That’s because it’s one of the most unique adventure experiences in the world today. The whole aquarium has been carved out of an old quarry, located about 30 minutes away from Dubai city center.
Why You Should Visit the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
If you are a true blue adventure sports person, then this is the place for you. If you like to explore the unexplored, then this is one place that you simply cannot afford to miss out on. If you like to experience something different and out of the norm, then this is one place that you must put on your bucket list.
Moreover, if you are a scuba diver, or want to become one, then this is the place for you. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the very few places in the world where you can scuba dive with sharks, manta rays, and a whale in an aquarium setting.
If you are looking to experience something truly out of the world and truly out of the ordinary, then the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is the place you must visit. There is no other aquarium or zoo like this one in the world.
How to Get There?
The location of the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is Al Sufouh, Dubai, UAE. You can get to the aquarium and underwater zoo by taking a taxi from any part of Dubai city. You can also take a Dubai Metro to the nearest Metro station and then take a taxi from there.
What to Expect?
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a unique place that is an aquarium and zoo in one. The aquarium and underwater world has been carved out of a sandstone quarry located about 30 minutes from the city center.
The aquarium is huge and has more than Thousands of aquatic animals of and more then 1000 different species. Visitors can explore the world beneath the oceans, lakes, and rivers, along with a subterranean desert, while walking through a network of walkways and tunnels, along with some open-air areas.
The aquarium is also home to a 35-ton whale shark, whale sharks, manta rays, and sea turtles. The aquarium also has a water park where visitors can enjoy many water sports and activities. There are also many food and beverage outlets at the aquarium that visitors can enjoy while visiting the aquarium and underwater zoo.
Activities and Things to Do
Explore the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo: The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a unique aquarium and zoo that has been carved out of a sandstone quarry.
Visit the Water Park: The water park at the aquarium has many activities and sports such as water skiing, surfing, and scuba diving.
Ride the Dubai Cable Car:
There is also a cable car ride that takes you across the open-air portion of the aquarium to the Dubai Creek. This is a nice view of the creek area along with a sea food restaurant and a Souk (Arabic Market).
Eat at the Souk Restaurant:
The fish and sea food served at the aquarium’s Souk Restaurant are fresh and available at a very low price.
Shop at the Souk:
The Souk has some very unique souvenirs and curios such as Bedouin dresses, jewelry, and pottery.
Food and Dining
There are many food and beverage outlets at the aquarium, including one serving Bedouin cuisine. You can choose to eat as you walk from exhibit to exhibit, or you can relax at the outdoor seating area surrounding a large aquarium.
Some of the food and beverage outlets at the aquarium are as follows:
Dubai Souk Restaurant:
The Dubai Souk Restaurant offers fresh fish and sea food at a very low price. You can also enjoy watching the fish and aquatic animals in the aquarium while you dine at the restaurant.
Souk Fish and Seafood Restaurant:
The Souk Fish and Seafood Restaurant has an open-air seating area surrounded by a large aquarium. You can also enjoy Bedouin music while you dine.
Souk Coffee Shop:
You can also visit the Souk Coffee Shop at the aquarium for a quick snack or light meal. The Souk Coffee Shop serves delicious Arabic coffee and tea.
Final Words
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is a unique place that is an aquarium and zoo in one. The aquarium has been carved out of a sandstone quarry located about 30 minutes from the city center. The aquarium is huge and has thousands of aquatic animals and many different species.
Visitors can explore the world beneath the oceans, lakes, and rivers, along with a subterranean desert, while walking through a network of walkways and tunnels, along with some open-air areas.
The aquarium is also home to a 35-ton whale shark, whale sharks, manta rays, and sea turtles. The aquarium also has a water park where visitors can enjoy many water sports and activities.
There are also many food and beverage outlets at the aquarium that visitors can enjoy while visiting the aquarium and underwater zoo.
