Citorah says

Visit Dubai says you can see the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo for free from inside the mall. A ticket takes you further in.

From 4 Days in Dubai 2026: Downtown, Old Dubai, a Beach Club and the Desert, Day by Day, under “Day 1: Downtown and the Burj Khalifa”.

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In October 2026, the aquarium’s own site gave its hours as 11 AM to 9 PM Monday to Friday, and 10 AM to 9 PM at weekends, with last entry at 8:15 PM.

As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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    Dubai Mall

    Citorah says Visit Dubai calls Dubai Mall “the world’s largest destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure”.

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    Souk Al Bahar

    Citorah says Souk Al Bahar’s waterside restaurants look onto the fountain

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    Address Downtown

    Citorah says Steps from the Burj Khalifa and the fountain, with fountain views from some rooms, terraces and restaurants, and a direct link to Dubai Mall.

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    The Dubai Fountain

    Citorah says The Dubai Fountain plays on Burj Lake, at the foot of Dubai Mall, every 30 minutes from 6 PM to 11 PM. Each show lasts about five minutes, and it’s free to watch.

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