7 Insane Experiences To Try at Aquariums in Dubai
From cage diving at the Dubai Aquarium to trying out a yoga class with sharks at the Atlantis Aquarium, who knew aquariums in Dubai could be this much fun?! Here are 7 insane experiences to try in Dubai’s aquariums…
1. Feed Sting Rays at Dubai Aquarium
Want to get up close and personal with adorable sting rays? You totally can during the Ray Encounter at Dubai Aquarium! Not only will you be able to get in to the water to feed them, but this encounter also gives you access to the Aquarium Tunnel and Underwater Zoo.
How much: AED 210
Where: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, at The Dubai Mall
2. Dive with Sharks at the Lost Chambers Aquarium
Here’s one for the scuba divers! Fancy diving with sharks? Don’t worry, they won’t bite (we hope)… The Predator Dive at the Atlantis Aquarium lets you dive among the 65,000 marine animals, and even lets you hand-feed up to 14 different species of sharks and rays!
How much: AED 2,600
Where: The Lost Chambers Aquarium, at Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah
3. Swim with Dolphins at Dubai Dolphinarium
Always wanted to hang out with friendly dolphins? Dubai Dolphinarium lets you meet them, greet them and lets you swim with them! As if that isn’t good enough, they also hold regular dolphin and seal shows to show off all the fun tricks they can do!
How much: AED 250 (meet & greet), AED 450 (shallow water), AED 600 (deep swimming)
Where: Dubai Dolphinarium, at Dubai Creek Park
4. Underwater Yoga at Atlantis the Palm
Every Tuesday and Friday, you can attend a yoga class at the Atlantis Aquarium! Surrounded by thousands of marine animals, this Hatha yoga class is truly one-of-a-kind and aims to work on your strength, balance and flexibility.
How much: AED 125
Where: The Lost Chambers Aquarium, at Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah
5. Ride on a Glass-Bottom Boat at Dubai Mall
If you want to meet the 33,000 aquatic animals at the Dubai Aquarium, but don’t want to enter the water, this is for you! The glass-bottom boat ride lets you ride on the surface of the 10 million litre tank, as you enjoy a bird’s eye view from above. You’ll even be able to spot the sharks! The Explorer Experience also includes access to the Underwater Zoo, Aquarium Tunnel and Submersible Simulator.
How much: AED 126
Where: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall
6. Snorkel with the Fish at Atlantis the Palm
This experience is perfect for families, especially if you’ve got little ones with you. During the Ultimate Snorkel, you will be able to meet various types of fish, rays and sharks. You don’t even need to know how to swim to snorkel alongside all the marine animals in the Atlantis Aquarium!
How much: AED 275
Where: The Lost Chambers Aquarium, at Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah
7. Cage Walk with Sharks at Dubai Aquarium
If you want to meet the sharks but don’t have a scuba license, this is another insane experience to try! All you’ll need to do is put on your helmet, and you’ll be able to dive in to a cage in the aquarium to meet over 300 sharks and rays! The Shark Encounter experience also includes access to the Aquarium Tunnel, the Underwater Zoo, the Shark Week exhibit and the shark breeding area.
How much: AED 567
Where: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall
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