Combo tickets · The Burj Khalifa deck, the Dubai Aquarium and an evening desert safari, three separate tickets
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium and a Desert Safari: Three Separate Tickets, About AED 570
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Why book these three separately
Dubai’s three big bookings run to different rules. The deck ticket is final, the aquarium lets you in once, and the safari collects you from your hotel. This page prices three tickets with one total, not a pass.
| Option | Our verdict |
|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa deck | A timed entry, sold final. Allow about an hour and a half on the deck. |
| Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo | One entry per ticket, with no re-entry. Allow one to two hours for the tunnel and the zoo. |
| Evening desert safari | About six hours from hotel pickup, with a dune drive, a camel ride and a camp dinner. Free to cancel. |
Which day each ticket takes
The safari sets the plan: it starts in the afternoon and runs about six hours. The deck and the aquarium share a different day, because both are inside or beside Dubai Mall.
- Safari first: choose its day. It fills the afternoon and evening, so keep the deck and the aquarium off that date.
- Aquarium second, in the late morning of another day. Allow one to two hours for the tunnel and the Underwater Zoo.
- Deck last: choose an entry about two hours before sunset, so you see the light change from the deck.
Good to know
- The aquarium opens at 10am Friday to Sunday and 11am Monday to Thursday, with last entry at 8:15pm. Hours can change at short notice.
- The aquarium ticket admits you once, so plan the tunnel and the zoo in a single visit.
The ticket total: about AED 570
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Each price below is Mubboo’s current lowest reviewed rate for that ticket, read when the page was built.
| Item | AED per adult |
|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa deck, entry only in prime hours | AED 205.66 |
| Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, with Penguin Cove | AED 235.04 |
| Evening desert safari, with hotel pickup and camp dinner | AED 128.54 |
| Total | AED 569.24 |
Three separate adult ticket starting prices add to about AED 570; the safari includes its camp dinner, and Downtown transport costs extra.
Prices checked 19 Sep 2026 · per adult, tickets only; food and local transport extra
Booking each ticket
The deck ticket is all sales final, so book it last, once your dates are certain. The aquarium and the safari can be cancelled for a full refund at least 24 hours before the start.
Good to know
- Deck: entry only, in prime hours. It includes no hotel transfer and no fast-track queue, and no refund is available.
- Aquarium: entry only, sent as a mobile ticket. A guide, the glass-bottom boat and animal encounters are not included.
- Safari: hotel pickup is included, so give your pickup point when booking. It is a dune drive and a camp dinner, not a visit to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
- Dubai requires registered drivers and vehicles for safari trips, and a permit for a company to run a desert camp.
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What it costs, and where to book
| Plan | Tickets only | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Combo total | about AED 570 | – |
Prices checked 19 Sep 2026 · per adult, tickets only; food and local transport extra. Amounts over 20 are rounded up. Ticket prices are per person for the first reviewed ticket and change by date.
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More ways to see Dubai
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Questions people ask
Can I book the deck, the aquarium and the safari as one ticket?
No. Each has its own reviewed ticket, bought and confirmed on its own. The total here is the sum of three starting prices, not a pass or a bundled checkout.
Which of these tickets can I cancel?
The aquarium and the safari can be cancelled for a full refund at least 24 hours before the start. The deck ticket is all sales final.
Can I do the safari and the deck on the same day?
It is tight. The safari starts in the afternoon and runs about six hours, so put the deck and the aquarium on another day.
How long should I allow for the aquarium?
One to two hours: the tunnel takes 15 to 30 minutes and the Underwater Zoo 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Re-entry is not permitted.
Is this safari a visit to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve?
No. This ticket is a dune drive and a camp dinner. A reserve visit must use a permitted operator, so do not assume a safari title covers it.
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Sources (5)
Every figure above was checked on the dates shown.
- Mubboo reviewed ticket options for Dubai (the booking platform destination 828); per-person prices read when the page is built — mubboo.flights/dubai/tours (checked 2026-09-19)
- At the Top, Burj Khalifa — FAQs: visit length, sunset entry, weather policy and location — ticket.atthetop.ae/frequently-asked-questions/ (checked 2026-09-19)
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo — Visitor’s guide: hours, location, visit length and re-entry — www.thedubaiaquarium.com/tickets/visitors-guide/ (checked 2026-09-19)
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism — Register safari drivers and vehicles — www.dubaidet.gov.ae/en/our-services/for-consumers-and-students/register-safari-vehicles (checked 2026-09-19)
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism — Apply for a new desert camp permit — www.dubaidet.gov.ae/en/our-services/for-consumers-and-students/apply-desert-camp-permit (checked 2026-09-19)