The Lost Chambers Aquarium is no ordinary marine life attraction in the desert city. As one of the largest and singular aquariums in the world, the venue is a one-of-a-kind edutainment highlight that tourists of all ages must visit during a trip to Dubai. From exploring its confines to taking part in its most coveted interactive exhibits, here's your guide to discovering The Lost Chambers Aquarium like a pro.

While Lost Chambers Aquarium is a fantastic tourist highlight to visit throughout the year, those who are heading to Dubai in October will find that it is the best time to tour the venue. This is due to the annual Haunted Chamber Parties that take place at the aquarium when the entire enclave turns into a marine creature-infested haunted house where nightly shows, trick-or-treat games and frights courtesy of the aquarium's most colourful inhabitants are all part of the experience. This is also the only time of the year when visitors don costumes to visit the aquarium in order to enjoy this one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration.

The Lost Chambers Aquarium is open from 10 am to 10 pm daily although the timings of various shows may differ. Tourists can enter the premises with a basic entrance ticket, which also allows one access to the aqua theatre show or buy an Ultimate Snorkel experience ticket. Travellers can also buy a combined entrance ticket to the Aquaventure Waterpark and The Lost Chambers Aquarium, which is perhaps more economical if you intend to visit both sites on the same day.

The Lost Chambers Aquarium boasts more than 65,000 marine creatures. Divided into 20 exhibition galleries, the labyrinthine and tunnelled interiors of the aquarium will truly transport you to a different realm where hobnobbing with turtles, sharks, eels and lobsters is all part of an ordinary day.

One of the best things to do during a visit to The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Dubai is to go on a snorkelling tour beneath the Ambassador Lagoon. No swimming skills are required for adults or kids to take part in this activity where masks, snorkels and lifejackets are all provided. Others may want to choose the Aquatrek experience, which allows one to take a walk underwater and explore the Ambassador Lagoon wearing a special helmet. In addition to the thrilling snorkelling and Aquatrek experiences, visitors to The Lost Chambers Aquarium can also enjoy interactive educational programmes. These programmes offer insights into the marine life inhabiting the Ambassador Lagoon and provide an opportunity to learn about the conservation efforts in place to protect these incredible creatures.

Those with curiosity regarding various marine species and their natural habitats, daily habits and feeding rituals must sign up for this informative tour option. The Fish Tales Tour, as its name indicates, is for fish fanatics who are interested in learning more about the 65,000 animals that call the aquarium home. Visits to the in-house nursery and fish hospital are all part of this tour, which also includes a behind-the-scenes look at how a marine life expert goes about his daily work at The Lost Chambers Aquarium.

Those based at the Avani Palm View Dubai or any of the other hotels near Palm Jumeirah Dubai can also enjoy a scuba diving excursion at the aquarium. Tourists can learn the basics of diving and get face time with harmless marine creatures living underwater. The Predator Dive, however, is for seasoned diving pros as encounters with 14 shark species are a part of this intense diving experience. Single tank dives for certified divers are also accessible at The Lost Chambers Aquarium.