Located on the best artificial island in the world, the Dubai Dolphinarium in Atlantis is one of the largest dolphin habitats in the world. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions, especially among families with children. Dolphinarium in Dubai boasts of being the first rescue and rehabilitation center for injured animals. Here you can not only swim with dolphins, but also feed these charismatic creatures. Dolphinarium (Dubai) is a modern four-level lagoon establishment with three bays and sandy beaches.
Opening hours
This is an amazing place that children and adults alike alike, open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm every day. There is a great entertainment program here that can take all day to get acquainted.
What the Dubai Dolphinarium offers
Communication with dolphins is a lot of positive emotions. Depending on preferences, the dolphinarium offers several entertainment options to choose from. A nice bonus: tickets to the dolphinarium give free admission toAquaventure Water Park, which is just a few blocks from the hotel. Many water slides on an area of 17 hectares. The park is also famous for having sharks swimming in separate tunnels right next to you!
What program does the dolphinarium offer:
- Photo shoot with dolphins. What better way to keep those unforgettable moments of cuddling with dolphins in your memory than a photo session? It's 10 fun minutes of animal touching, hugging and kissing. While standing on the shore, you can still interact with these animals and get the best shots. Take home more than memories and collect valuable pieces of information about these adorable creatures.
- Royal bathing. Recommended for confident swimmers. Apart from just swimming for a 30 minute duration, you can surf next to them. Although it sounds mundane, the dolphins guiding you forward at speed across the lagoon are very attractive. According to the reviews of several tourists, the excitement they experienced at the same time cannot be described in words.
- Educational programs. The educational trip includes a marine mammal conservation story followed by a 15-minute dolphin experience in shallow water where students meet one of the dolphins. The host teaches listeners about the physiology of marine mammals, explains the difference between animal species and talks about saving their lives, all through interactive games and presentations. Duration: 2 hours (starts8:30 am) Ages: 6 years old and up. Group size: 15 - 30 students.
- Scuba diving. Recommended for confident swimmers. Scuba diving is one of the most popular activities in the dolphinarium, designed for people who are thirsty for adventure. Adrenaline levels rise as you watch the majestic creatures swim through the deep waters. Feel what it's like to swim next to them underwater as if you were one of them. This rare opportunity includes touching, hugging, all under water, thus making your bathing experience unforgettable. Where else can you get a chance to scuba dive with dolphins? Please note that only certified scuba divers will be admitted to this program. All diving equipment will be provided by staff to ensure the safety of the dolphins.
- A fascinating adventure in the world of dolphins. Swim together, hold onto the dolphin as it swims, making you feel nimble and weightless just like them. Also, you can touch them, pet them, cuddle them while swimming next to them. It's not in shallow water, so adults who can't swim are not advised to choose this program. Recommended for children over 8 years old.
- Swimming in shallow water. Designed for children and adults who cannot swim. Dolphins are very friendly animals to cuddle, kiss and play with as they are about to share their love with you. While children of all ages are welcome, under 12s must be accompanied by a guardian.
Address
Dolphinarium location: Dolphin Bay, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Dubai.
How to get there
By Public Transport: Take the Dubai Tram to Al Sufouh Metro Station. Get off at Palm Jumeirah.
Taxi: Aquaventure Water Park is 25 minutes from Deira (city centre).
Dolphinarium in Dubai, price
Entry ticket will cost about 110 AED.
Additional prices at the Dolphinarium in Dubai, for the show program:
- 695 AED - "Dolphin Encounter";
- 860 AED - "Adventures with Dolphins";
- 1000 AED - "Royal Diving", "Scuba Diving".
At Dubai Dolphinarium, guests can choose from unique programs to suit different ages and swimming abilities. Incredible experience, funny, educational and conservative at the same time.
