Dubai: How you can now scuba dive and swim with sharks at Dubai Aquarium

Dubai: The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall invites guests to take part in exhilarating new diving experiences. Go on an incredible journey through the deep blue sea without leaving The Dubai Mall.

Thrill seekers can discover scuba diving, shark diving inside the Dubai Mall

Diving enthusiasts can experience the thrill of scuba diving in the spectacular Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Following a quick theory lesson, the dive instructor will inform guests of the basic safety guidelines and skills in the confines of a cage before they venture out for their dive in the 10 million liter Aquarium.

Shark Diving Experiences

For those who choose to opt for an unconventional experience, the shark diving experience allows guests to share the water with sand tiger sharks, reef sharks, leopard sharks, tawny nurse sharks, giant groupers and stingrays, and a whole host of other marine species as they embark on a diving journey in the 10 million litre tank!

Alternatively, the shark walking experience allows guests to witness the beauty and magnificence of sharks by getting up close and personal with the world’s ultimate predators all while wearing an oxygenated helmet.

Your instructor can film the experience using his GoPro and if you like what you see, you can buy the memory card to share with friends and family later

Experience the wonder of underwater life – sign up for scuba diving, shark diving, shark walking or even cage snorkeling.

Key info

Location: Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai; Cost: Shark Dive per person Dh632, Shark Encounter per person Dh504, Discover Scuba Diving per person Dh968, DhShark Walker per person 496, Cage Snorkelling per person Dh296, Scuba Diver Course per person Dh2,100,  Aquarium Specialty Dh1,680, Scuba Diver Upgrade Dh1,680, Underwater Video Dh184, Bubblemaker Dh496; When: Starting at 1pm, 3pm or 5pm.