Two attractions in the same mall on one ticket: the Burj Khalifa deck at a set time, the aquarium whenever you like that day, from $87.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Duration1 day (both parts on the same date)
- Starting timesBurj Khalifa at your booked slot; the aquarium at any time that day
Yes, there is a combo ticket for Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium: this one gives you levels 124 and 125 of the tower at a time slot you pick, plus the Dubai Aquarium tunnel, the Underwater Zoo and the Underwater Observatory, from $87 (AED 319) per person. Both parts must be used on the same day. The tower visit is fixed to your slot, while the aquarium can be done at any time that day. Both sit inside or beside The Dubai Mall, so there is no transfer between them. The listing holds 4.4 on 25,515 reviews of this ticket on GetYourGuide, the most-reviewed combo for the tower. Infants aged 0 to 3 go free and need no ticket.
Book Burj Khalifa TicketsKey facts
aquarium-combo- Duration
- 1 day (both parts on the same date)
- Starts
- Burj Khalifa at your booked slot; the aquarium at any time that day
- Meeting point
- The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai: the At the Top entrance for the tower and the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo for the second part
- Price
- $87 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Entry ticket to the Burj Khalifa (at the selected time on your booking)
- ✓ Entry to level 124 and 125
- ✓ Entry to Dubai Aquarium tunnel and underwater zoo
- ✓ Underwater Observatory
Not included
- ✗ Food and drinks
Meeting point
The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai: the At the Top entrance for the tower and the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo for the second part — The At the Top entrance is on the Lower Ground level of The Dubai Mall. The aquarium tank is in the same mall and can be seen from three floors; the Underwater Zoo is on its top floor.
Nearest transit: Dubai Metro Red Line to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, then the covered link bridge into the mall
What the combo includes
The combo includes four things: a timed entry to Burj Khalifa, access to levels 124 and 125, entry to the Dubai Aquarium tunnel and Underwater Zoo, and the Underwater Observatory. Level 124 is At the Top, 452 m above the ground (Wikipedia), and level 125 is the floor above it. The aquarium was developed by Emaar Properties and opened on 4 November 2008. Its main tank holds 10 million liters of water, and a 48 m tunnel runs through it. Wikipedia counts about 33,000 animals of 300 species, including 400 sharks and rays. Food and drinks are not included. The listing asks you to bring cash, so plan for snacks and souvenirs.
Saving vs buying separately
The combo costs $36 more than the tower alone. The standard levels 124 and 125 ticket on this site starts at $51 (AED 189); the combo starts at $87 (AED 319). That $36 (AED 130) gap is what you pay for the aquarium, tunnel, zoo and observatory. None of the 72 listings we compared sold the aquarium on its own, so we cannot print a like-for-like saving; the aquarium's own site shows its single-ticket prices. The real gain is planning: one booking, one date and one cancellation window. Both prices are 'from' prices read on 27 October 2026. Prime-time sunset slots cost more, and the booking calendar shows the price for your slot. Compare all burj khalifa tickets before you decide.
Order and timing in one afternoon
Book the tower slot first, then fit the aquarium around it. Your Burj Khalifa entry only works at the time on your booking, while the aquarium ticket works at any time on the same day. The listing gives the aquarium's hours as 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10:00 am to midnight Thursday to Saturday, with last entry one hour before closing. That leaves room for an evening tower slot followed by the aquarium. One recent reviewer advises booking the tower as early as you can and spending the rest of the afternoon in the aquarium. Two of the 10 latest reviews mention crowded lifts or waiting at the tower, so leave a buffer between the two.
What you see at each stop
At the top you get a 360-degree view over the city, the desert and the Gulf, as the listing describes it. Haze can cut the view on some days: one of the 10 latest reviews says so. The double-deck elevators travel at up to 10 m/s (Wikipedia). At the aquarium you walk through the tunnel under the main tank, then visit the Underwater Zoo. The listing names three zones there: Rainforest, Rocky Shore and Living Ocean. It also names sand tiger sharks and the King Crocodile among the animals. Reviewers mention penguins, crocodiles and reptiles. The tank's acrylic viewing panel, 107 ft wide and 27 ft tall, holds the world record for the largest tank viewing panel (Wikipedia).
Who this combo suits
This combo suits families and first-time visitors who want two indoor sights in one day. Everything is in or next to The Dubai Mall, so it works in the summer heat, when Dubai's average high is about 42°C in July and August (Open-Meteo normals). Children aged 0 to 3 go free on this listing. It suits people less if they only care about the view. In that case the plain levels 124 and 125 ticket is $36 cheaper. If you want the higher deck, the level 148 ticket starts at $109 but has no aquarium. Visitors with a full day in Downtown can add the fountain show at night: see the show times.
Book the combo
Pick your date, then your Burj Khalifa time slot. The slot sets the price, and the calendar shows it before you pay. Both tickets are valid only on the date you choose. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the slot. This listing does not offer reserve now, pay later, so you pay when you book. Your ticket comes by email from the booking site. Show it at the At the Top entrance on the Lower Ground level of The Dubai Mall at your slot. Then show it again at the aquarium whenever you go that day.
| Compared on | Aquarium combo | Levels 124 & 125 | 124 & 125 + Sky Views | Level 148 + 124 & 125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | from $87 | from $51 | from $76 | from $109 |
| Second attraction | Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo, Observatory | None | Sky Views observatory | None |
| Highest level | 125 | 125 | 125 | 148 |
| Free for children | Ages 0–3 | Under 3 | Under 4 | Not stated on the listing |
| Rating on GetYourGuide | 4.4 (25,515 reviews) | 4.3 (92,917 reviews) | 4.3 (3,642 reviews) | 4.6 (24,553 reviews) |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the latest reviews (16 February to 17 October 2026) give 5 stars
- 6 of 10 praise the aquarium or the Underwater Zoo
- 2 of 10 say they were surprised to find it all inside a shopping mall
- 2 of 10 mention crowded lifts or long waits at the tower
- 1 of 10 says haze limited the view from the deck
- 1 of 10 found the zoo enclosures too small
- 1 of 10 advises doing the tower first and early, then the aquarium
Who should not book this
- Visitors who only want the view: the plain levels 124 and 125 ticket costs $36 less
- Anyone splitting the two over two days: both parts must be used on the same date
- Travelers who want the higher decks: this ticket stops at level 125
- Anyone who needs to pay later: this listing has no reserve now, pay later
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Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 ticket
from $514.3 92,917 reviews
The same deck without the aquarium, for $36 less. The right pick if marine life is not on your list.
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Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 plus Sky Views
from $764.3 3,642 reviews
Pairs the tower with a second viewpoint across the boulevard instead of an aquarium. It is $11 cheaper than this combo.
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Burj Khalifa level 148 ticket
from $1094.6 24,553 reviews
Adds the SKY deck at 555 m to levels 124 and 125. No aquarium, but a higher view.
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Dubai city tour with Burj Khalifa and Underwater Zoo tickets
from $259An 8-hour guided city tour with hotel pickup that includes both tickets. It costs far more and has 15 reviews, but the transport is handled.
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4.4(25,515 · GetYourGuide)
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Burj Khalifa and Aquarium Tickets: One Combo from $87
From$87per person
Check availabilityHow to book
Use the button on this page to open the listing, choose your date and pick a Burj Khalifa time slot; the price for that slot shows before you pay. Both tickets are for that one date. Payment is taken at booking, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your slot. Bring the emailed ticket to the At the Top entrance in The Dubai Mall, then to the aquarium. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a combo ticket for Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium?
Yes. This combo covers Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125 at a timed slot, plus the Dubai Aquarium tunnel, the Underwater Zoo and the Underwater Observatory, from $87 (AED 319) per person.
Can I visit the aquarium and Burj Khalifa on different days?
No. The listing says both tickets must be used on the same day. The tower is fixed to your slot; the aquarium can be done at any time that day.
How much do I save with the combo?
The combo costs $36 more than the tower-only ticket ($87 against $51). That is the effective price of the aquarium part. We found no standalone aquarium ticket in the listings we compared.
Do children need a ticket?
Infants aged 0 to 3 are free and need no ticket on this listing. Older children need their own ticket.
What are the aquarium's opening hours?
The listing gives 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10:00 am to midnight Thursday to Saturday. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Which should I do first?
Book the tower slot first, because it is fixed. Then visit the aquarium before or after it. One recent reviewer suggests going up early and spending the afternoon at the aquarium.
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