Aquarium advice
Staff help match fish to an aquarium and explain their characteristics and suitability, which is useful for newer fishkeepers.
Flora and Fauna
Al Karama
Flora and Fauna is a pets, plants and aquarium shop in Al Karama, with a strong focus on fishkeeping and aquascaping. Customers come for healthy freshwater and saltwater fish, aquarium advice, custom aquascape work and a broad selection of animals, including reptiles, birds and kittens.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
157 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fish variety
Reviews mention a wide range of ornamental, freshwater and saltwater fish, alongside aquatic plants and aquascaping tools.
Aquascaping help
The shop creates aquascapes to size and handles aquarium and aquascape maintenance, including home setup work.
Animal range
Customers report seeing reptiles, fish, birds, rodents, cats and less common animals such as chinchillas, iguanas and chameleons.
Clean displays
Multiple reviews describe the shop as clean, organised and well maintained, with carefully kept aquariums and animals.
Tank servicing
A customer used the shop for urgent tank cleaning and repairs, and later became a regular customer for maintenance.
Careful handling
One reviewer specifically noted that employees net and bag fish with care during purchases.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check compatibility. Ask which fish suit your tank and water setup; a reviewer valued advice on fish characteristics and aquarium suitability.
Inspect tanks. Before payment, confirm the tank material and test the unit; one customer reported a fiberglass tank being described as glass.
Ask about maintenance. If you need ongoing aquarium care, ask about tank cleaning, repairs and aquascape maintenance rather than buying equipment alone.
Bring questions. First-time aquarists can ask for setup and maintenance guidance; reviews say staff explain patiently without pushing an upsell.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wasl, Opal building - Al Doha St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Juwel Aquarium
A customer upgraded to a Juwel Aquarium and had it set up at home with a designed aquascape.
veiled chameleon
The reptile section has been mentioned for veiled chameleons as well as other exotic animals.
leopard gecko
Customers have reported buying leopard geckos from the shop's reptile selection.
Dwarf hamsters
One customer bought two Dwarf hamsters together with a double cage, bedding and food.
Common Concerns
Product mismatch
One customer says a fiberglass tank was sold as glass, so check the material before paying.
Price gap
A reviewer paid 200 dirhams for a tank and later found the same model online and nearby for less.
Replacement delay
A customer reported receiving a faulty aquarium and waiting more than a week for the promised replacement.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
990 AED
aquarium
“I purchased an aquarium for 990 AED from this shop, and unfortunately, it has been a disappointing and frustrating experience from start to finish”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Flora and Fauna is a pet, plant and aquarium shop in Al Karama that stands out most for fishkeeping and aquascaping. You can browse freshwater and saltwater fish, aquatic plants and aquarium equipment, buy pets such as kittens, birds or reptiles, and ask for a tank designed or maintained to size. Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as knowledgeable, especially when matching fish to an aquarium or explaining how to keep a setup healthy.
The aquatic side is the main draw for hobbyists. Customers mention custom aquascape creation, aquarium and aquascape maintenance, careful fish handling, and home installation work, including a large Juwel Aquarium setup. The shop is also described as clean, organised and easy to browse, with animals kept in open environments and a selection that includes chameleons, leopard geckos, rabbits, hamsters and parrots.
There is one important buying caution. A reviewer said a fiberglass tank was sold as glass, later finding the same tank for less elsewhere; another reported a faulty AED 990 aquarium and a delayed replacement. Check materials, test equipment and get commitments in writing before paying.
For smaller purchases, one customer reported two dwarf hamsters, a double cage, bedding and food costing under 300 AED.