What is the Sharjah Aquarium and is it worth a visit?

It is the Sharjah Aquarium, which was opened to the public on June 16, 2008. It is considered one of the most beautiful tourist and entertainment destinations for all family members, as both adults and children enjoy visiting it. In this place, visitors can explore a group of amazing marine creatures coming from the depths of the sea, and rare types of fish of amazing colors and shapes. Visitors can watch predatory fish such as sharks very closely, and only a glass barrier separates them from these fish.

The Sharjah Aquarium or the Sharjah Aquarium also provides information about the historical coasts and ports of the city of Sharjah, using advanced tools and illustrations.

Sharjah Aquarium is the first and largest government educational center in the United Arab Emirates, with an area of 6,500 square meters, and consists of two floors containing 21 aquariums, which are filled with more than 1.8 million liters of water.

Explore the amazing world of the deep sea

Sharjah Aquarium sheds light on the dazzling world of the deep sea, rich in many amazing marine creatures, and reflects the great biological diversity of marine organisms that live with us on planet Earth. Sharjah Aquarium houses about 100 species of wonderful marine creatures, including reef sharks, clown fish, fluffy seahorses, moray eels and sea rays. You will have the opportunity to look closely at these marine creatures of different sizes, shapes and colors, in an environment that simulates the natural environment in which these creatures live.

Sharjah Aquarium has a turtle rehabilitation program, where the marine breeding team collects and receives sick or injured sea turtles in order to rehabilitate and treat them, then release them and return them to their natural environment. This highlights the role of Sharjah Aquarium in raising public awareness of the importance of preserving marine environments and their wonderful creatures.

As part of Sharjah Museums Authority’s social responsibility initiative, “We Care,” Sharjah Aquarium organizes annual campaigns to clean the marine environment, which aim to protect the environment, increase public awareness of the importance of preserving the environment, and instill the value of preserving marine organisms. The campaign also aims to raise awareness about the dangers of marine pollution, which can result from the irresponsible behavior of some individuals.

Where is Sharjah Aquarium located?

Sharjah Aquarium is located in the old Al Khan area, next to the Sharjah Maritime Museum. Below is a map of the aquarium's location.

What are the timings for visiting Sharjah Aquarium?

Sharjah Aquarium receives its visitors on the following dates:

From Saturday to Thursday: from 8 am to 8 pm
Friday: from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunday: closed

The dates of visiting the Aquarium during the month of Ramadan:

From Saturday to Thursday: from 9 am to 2 pm, then from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Friday: from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Sunday: closed

What are the entry fees for Sharjah Aquarium?

There is a combined ticket that allows you to enter the Sharjah Aquarium as well as the Sharjah Maritime Museum located in the same place next to the Aquarium. The entry ticket prices are as follows:

Children (under 2 years old): free of charge
Children (2 to 12 years old): 15 AED
Adults (over 13 years): 25 AED
Children's groups (2-12 years old) of 6 or more children: AED 10 per child
Adult groups (over 13 years old) of 6 or more people: AED 15 per person.
Government school trips: free of charge
Private school trips: AED 5 per child.
The elderly (over 60 years) + one accompanying person: free of charge
People of determination: free of charge

What facilities and services are available at Sharjah Aquarium?

Elevators
Rooms for mothers
Cafe
prayer room
Gift shop
Parking
Toilets
Baby changing tables
Entrances for people of determination chairs
Wi-Fi service

Is photography allowed inside Sharjah Aquarium?

Yes, photography is allowed inside the Sharjah Aquarium, and there is also a professional photographer inside the Aquarium who can take pictures of you if you wish and print them for you for a specific fee.