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National Aquarium — Dubai Aquarium

Wildlife & Reserves · Dubai

National Aquarium

Photo: Dubai Aquarium · kameraderie · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 50 m
  • Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Food nearby 60 m · Shop 63 m · Fuel 205 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 13 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Reserves keep fixed hours and several require booking ahead. Stay in the vehicle or on the marked route where the rules say so.
  • Do not feed or approach animals, on a reserve or off it; a fed animal ends up on the road.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 18 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 17 km
  • 26 mfrom Sharjah · 23 km
  • 39 mfrom Ajman · 43 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources National Aquarium

National Aquarium is a nature reserve in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Iranian Mosque, Satwa, Jumeirah Mosque and Boat Model.

At a glance

  • Wildlife & Reserves · Dubai
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach National Aquarium?

No — approach is asphalt at 50 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit National Aquarium?

Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.

How long do I need at National Aquarium?

2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at National Aquarium?

Food nearby 60 m · Shop 63 m · Fuel 205 m (source: osm).

How high is National Aquarium?

About 13 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is National Aquarium?

In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2302, 55.2730 — near Iranian Mosque, Satwa, Jumeirah Mosque and Boat Model.

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