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Sharjah Aquarium

Sharjah Aquarium

The aquarium reproduces local marine environments: coral reefs, rocky pools, lagoons and mangroves. An indoor route allows you to view the animals of the UAE coast and get to know their habitats.

Sharjah Aquarium underwater tunnel
Photo: Jaseem Hamza · CC BY 3.0. Reduce and compress WebP; cropping when displaying.

What awaits you

  • Twenty themed tanks
  • Marine Ecosystems of the UAE
  • Adjacent to the Maritime Museum

Before your visit

Check the conditions for joint visits to the aquarium and the Maritime Museum.

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Where is

Sharjah · Old Al Khan, UAE.

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Source of information

Official page of the object
Retrieved: October 13, 2026.

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