About Fakieh Aquarium

Someone fond of sea life and water creatures would definitely go crazy with enthusiasm here. The Fakieh Aquarium is home to enormous species of sea creatures that can be seen just moving around all over the aquarium. In Fakieh Aquarium, a huge shielded aquarium has been transformed into the natural habitat of numerous aquatic animals especially different species of fish and frogs. The seals and the dolphins together steal the show. A wide variety of penguins can also be seen lazing in their natural surroundings. The place is ideal to view an array of sea life under one roof.

Must See

  • A huge aquarium 
  • A water tunnel with sea life, sharks and penguins.
  • Dolphin show
  • Prayer room next to the aquarium.
  • Auditorium
  • Sports club

How to reach

Via Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd/Route 40/Route 80M

Get on Route 500 from Dirab Rd/Route 505, Follow Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd/Route 40/Route 80M to Route 4440 in Makkah Province. Exit from Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd/Route 40/Route 80M. Merge with Route 500. Take the exit toward Jeddah Rd/Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd/Route 40/Route 80M. Keep left at the Y junction and merge with Jeddah Rd/Makkah Al Mukarramah Rd/Route 40/Route 80M. Take the exit toward Route 4440 and continue on Route 4440. Take Route 4174, Route 4252 and Route 4710 to Route 15 in Al Jumum. Continue on Sari to your destination. The fare cost is SAR 13 to SAR 14.

Tips

  • Maintain the decorum inside the aquarium as security is very tight
  • Always prebook your tickets online
  • Lots of handy information about sea creatures
  • The place has very courteous staff
  • Well maintained and well kept 
  • A restaurant and cafe to relax and have a bite
  • Amazing collection of sea life
  • A light sweater recommended as it is cold indoors
  • Absolute fun, especially with kids

Visit Time

Sunday:       10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monday:      10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday:      10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thursday:     10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday:          1:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday:      1:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Entrance fee is SAR 50

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 30.06°C

 

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