Dubai is a tourist hub known for being home to many exciting events and activities, that there is never a shortage of things to do while in the city.
Be it from visiting the tallest building in the world to staying at a seven-star hotel, Dubai is the definition of luxury and entertainment.
If on the hunt for some fun family-friendly activities to enjoy that also cast a net on the marine world, then Dubai is the way to go.
From swimming with dolphins to dining with a view of marine life, here are some amazing places to check out to experience the underwater world in Dubai.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Always wanted to know what it feels like to watch sharks and sting rays swim up close? Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in The Dubai Mall is the place to visit. Home to the largest suspended aquariums in the world, it holds thousands of aquatic animals, from 140 different species. Visitors can enjoy walking through the tunnel at the aquarium and watch the fish swim past. The shark experience also allows visitors to get close to the sharks. Ticket prices for the various experiences start at Dhs 209.
www.thedubaiaquarium.com
Lost Chambers Aquarium
Inspired by the lost city of Atlantis, marvel at a magnificent experience where visitors can watch over 65,000 marine animals in their natural habitat. While at the aquarium, guests can delight in going behind the scenes and watching trained professionals take care of marine life. Visitors can also enjoy going for a dive into the aquarium and swimming alongside fish. Ticket prices start at Dhs 90.
www.atlantis.com
Ossiano, Atlantis The Palm
The one-starred Michelin restaurant, Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm is a great place to enjoy a luxurious dining experience as fish swim by. The views of the aquarium show sharks, fish and stingrays in their natural habitat. The restaurant offers scrumptious flavours from under the sea, making it a memorable meal.
www.atlantis.com
Dubai Dolphinarium
Looking for a dolphin and seal show unlike any other? Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park is the place to visit. Opened in 2008, the dolphinarium has multiple shows throughout the week, offering endless marine entertainment. Marvel in watching dolphins and seals swim around, dance, juggle, sing and play games. Visitors can also enjoy a truly magical experience while swimming with dolphins. Ticket prices start at Dhs 40 per person.
www.dubaidolphinarium.ae
Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project
Located at Jumeirah Al Naseem, Umm Suqeim 3, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project is a great one to visit for animal lovers. As Dubai is home to so many endangered sea turtles, the initiative helps raise awareness on conserving the planet by avoiding pollution, as well as protecting the species for years to come. All sick and injured sea turtles found are rescued and nursed back to health before they are released back into the wild. Entry to the enclosure is free.
www.jumeirah.com
Ristorante L'Olivo at Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab
Who does not love dining with a view? Especially one that has an extraordinary aquarium with fish swimming by, while tucking into a meal. Ristorante L'Olivo at Mahara, Burj Al Arab by Andrea Migliaccio, from a two-starred Michelin restaurant with the same name in Capri, is the place to check out to delight in a seafood-inspired menu while enjoying the captivating fish swim.
www.jumeirah.com
Deep Dive Dubai
Deep Dive Dubai at Nad Al Sheba 1 is a brilliant place to explore the underwater world. Although the venue does not have marine life, it mimics their life experience with a record-breaking depth of 60 metres. Inspired by the lost city of Atlantis, explore the UAE's heritage of pearl diving, through scuba diving and free diving.
www.deepdivedubai.com