Create a splash with dolphins, seals, and exotic birds at the Dubai Dolphinarium! Popular with kids, the Dolphinarium offers a line-up of immersive experiences that bring you nose-to-nose with adorable dolphins, get you to squeal in delight as you witness the antics of flapping seals, and watch with wonder as macaws, hornbills, toucans, falcons, and parrots soar around you. An ideal, day-long getaway, that sits in the midst of glamourous Dubai, the Dolphinarium is a must-visit for those of you looking for a close encounter with the planet’s most adorable creatures. Here are the unmissable experiences at Dubai’s Dolphinarium.
Dubai Dolphinarium: In a nutshell
Things to know
| 🕰️ Suggested Duration: | 2 Hours |
| ☀️ Best Time to Visit: | Afternoon |
| 🎟️ Dubai Dolphinarium Ticket: | AED 89 |
| 🚇 Best way to reach: | By car |
Things to know
Dolphin & Sea Show
Majestic Swim with the Dolphins
Dolphin Meet & Greet Pool Interaction
Exotic Bird Show
Opening hours and address
🕰️ General opening hours: 10am to 7pm every day
📍 Address: Creek Park Gate 1, Umm Hurrair 2 Rd, Dubai
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Brimming with adventure, the Dubai Dolphinarium offers both young and not-so-young minds the opportunity to interact with and be thoroughly entertained by the finned and winged creatures at this star attraction. Fitted with viewing arenas, pools, play zones and, even, an art space, you can easily spend hours at the Dubai Dolphinarium appeasing your inner child.
On a visit here, we recommend you make a beeline for the playful Dolphin & Seal Show – where seals and dolphins mesmerise you with their tricks. For a closer encounter, you can also sign up to swim with the dolphins or meet and greet the
Once you’ve explored the waters, you can set your sights on the sky at the Exotic Bird Show – where a colourful riot of birds show off their intelligence and abilities to charm you. One of Dubai’s most frequented attractions (the attraction welcomes over 40,000 visitors per month), the Dubai Dolphinarium promises to be an oasis of fun!
Dubai Dolphinarium Tickets
Your Dubai Dolphinarium visit deconstructed
Dubai’s Dolphinarium offers a long list of animal encounters, shows, and activities to keep you educated and entertained for many hours! Here is an overview of all the activities you can choose from. Do note, that each of these activities are separately ticketed and bookings for these are available online.
Dolphin and seal show
Grab a prime spot in the viewing arena and gear up for a fun-filled dolphin and seal show at the Dubai Dolphinarium. Lasting about 45 minutes, the show enthrals you with the antics of happy-go-lucky sea creatures. First, the seals come out and flop on their bellies, balance colourful balls on the tip of their noses, and, even, lip-sync to classic hits from Sinatra and Elvis! Then, the dolphins steal the show by swishing through the water, flipping through the air, and playing catch with the audience.
Swim with dolphins
Get your wetsuit on to enjoy a swim with too-cute-to-be-true dolphins. In this close encounter, you’ll hang on to their dorsal fins or their bellies as they swim across a pool. Open to anyone above the age of eight (and weighing less than 110 kilos), experts guide you so that you can make the most of your encounter. At the end of your swim, you can even pose with your finned, swimming buddy for a photo opportunity.
Dolphin meet and greet
Dip into the waters of an expansive pool to meet up with and spend a precious moment or two with a group of friendly dolphins. A perfect experience for young children (open to everyone from the age of five) and those who can’t get enough of all things dolphin, this intimate interaction includes an introduction to the behaviour and habitats of the dolphins. You’ll learn plenty about the highly intelligent aquatic creatures as you cuddle them and even get sweet kisses from them!
Exotic bird show
Prepare to have your heart stolen by a bevy of winged beauties at the Dubai Dolphinarium’s exotic bird show! Just like the underwater creatures of the Dolphinarium, a line-up of exotic birds, including, hornbills, cockatoos, parrots, macaws, toucans and more grab your undivided attention as they glide through the air, fly through hoops, and ride tiny bicycles! If you want a more hands-on meet-up with these avian wonders, you can sign up for a one-on-one bird interaction.
Animal encounters
Stack up a lifetime of memories with photo opportunities with dolphins, seals, and a giant stellar sea eagle at the Dubai Dolphinarium. This quick encounter is perfect when you want a special keepsake to take home with you.
Art Factory
After an exciting stop by the Dubai Dolphinarium’s various shows and interactions, we recommend you take your happy kids to the Art Factory for a session of relaxing drawing, painting and colouring.
Mirror Maze
Take a crack at solving a mirror maze at the Dubai Dolphinarium. You can take a closer look at yourself (and maybe even ponder your life choices) as you strategise your way out of a labyrinth of tall mirrors that look to confuse and challenge you.
Best time to visit the Dubai Dolphinarium
The Dubai Dolphinarium is an indoor attraction and is open throughout the year. You can expect a lot of crowds during weekends and school holidays. This means, that you have to book your tickets online and in advance to avoid disappointment. If you prefer to visit during a less crowded and quiet time, we recommend weekdays.
All you need to know before visiting Dubai Dolphinarium
Dubai Dolphinarium hours:
The Dubai Dolphinarium is open throughout the year. However, shows and attractions are closed on some days of the week and operate on a schedule on other days. A detailed time below can be found below:
- General opening hours: 10am to 7pm every day
- Dolphin & seal show: 11am, 2pm, 5pm (Monday to Saturday)
- Exotic bird show: 12:15pm, 3:15pm, 6:15pm (Monday to Saturday)
- Swim with dolphins: 10 am to 5pm (Monday to Saturday)
- Mirror Maze: 10am to 7pm (Wednesday to Monday)
Dubai Dolphinarium entrance:
There is a single, main entrance to Dubai Dolphinarium. It is located inside the Creek Park Gate 1.
Getting to Dubai Dolphinarium:
🚇 By metro
Board the Green Line metro and get off at the Dubai Health Care City Metro Station or Oud Metha Metro Station. The attraction is a 15-minute walk from these stations. To reach the Dolphinarium quicker, you can opt for a taxi.
🚖 By taxi
Take a taxi to the Creek Park Gate 1. The Dolphinarium is visible from the gate and should be easy to find.
Dubai Dolphinarium map:
Insider tips for visiting Dubai Dolphinarium
- All visitors have to pay an entrance fee at the Creek Park gate to access the premises. This is separate from the entry fee for the Dolphinarium.
- Facilities at the Dubai Dolphinarium include free parking and WiFi access. There is also an in-house cafe and plenty of restrooms.
- Seating at the shows is on a first-come-first-serve basis so make sure you get there on time, especially on weekends when the attraction is crowded.
- During the dolphin and seal show, the aquatic creatures tend to splash water that can get you wet if you are seated in the first three throws. Make sure you get other seats or simply be prepared for the splash!
- We recommend you don’t wear any heavy jewellery if you have signed up for the meet and greet or dolphin swims as you will be required to leave them in a locker.
Frequently asked questions
The Dubai Dolphinarium is the city’s first and only live dolphin experience. A top favourite with children, the Dolphinarium hosts interactive and fun-filled shows and encounters featuring dolphins, seals and exotic birds.
The Dubai Dolphinarium showcases dolphins, seals and also exotic birds. During your trip, you can sign up for live shows where dolphins and seals regale you with their antics. There is also a separate show for exotic birds and their many talents! The attraction also offers you the chance to meet and greet these adorable creatures.
Yes, there is an entry fee for the Dubai Dolphinarium. The various shows and interactive experiences are ticketed separately and cost extra.
The Dubai Dolphinarium is open throughout the year and weekends and school holidays tend to be busy. If you want to visit on a quiet day, we recommend a weekday when the schools are open.
