Dubai Dolphinarium
An indoor marine-life attraction featuring dolphin and seal shows, interactive experiences, and family-friendly entertainment.
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Dubai Dolphinarium
Watch the dolphin and seal presentation and the exotic bird show at Dubai Dolphinarium, with the indoor setting making it easy to move between different experiences. Beyond the performances, the visit includes educational dolphin experiences, animal encounters, and attractions such as the Mirror Maze.
Highlights
- Watch the Dolphin & Seal Presentation featuring trained dolphins and sea lions.
- See exotic birds perform in the Creek Park Exotic Bird Presentation.
- Join the Dolphin Educational Tour to learn about dolphin behaviour, communication, and care.
- Choose a closer dolphin experience, including Dolphin Meet & Greet or Majestic Swim with Dolphins.
- Explore animal encounters featuring birds and seals.
- Navigate the indoor Mirror Maze with its reflections and changing pathways.
- Enjoy an air-conditioned indoor family entertainment venue in Creek Park.
- Learn about marine-life protection, animal behaviour, habitats, and conservation through the educational experiences.
About Dubai Dolphinarium
Dubai Dolphinarium is an indoor family entertainment venue at Creek Park in Dubai, bringing together live animal presentations, educational experiences, and indoor attractions. The main programme includes the Dolphin & Seal Presentation and Creek Park Exotic Bird Presentation, featuring trained dolphins, sea lions, and a variety of exotic birds. The venue provides an opportunity to observe animal behaviour while learning more about marine life, birds, habitats, and conservation.
The Dolphin Educational Tour provides a shorter, non-swimming experience focused on dolphin behaviour, communication, care, and marine-life protection. Visitors looking for closer interaction can choose experiences such as Dolphin Meet & Greet, which takes place in a shallow pool, or Majestic Swim with Dolphins, a deeper-water experience for confident swimmers. Animal Encounters also provide opportunities to interact more closely with selected birds and seals.
Beyond the animal experiences, Dubai Dolphinarium has indoor entertainment including the Mirror Maze, as well as visitor facilities such as a gift shop and food and beverage outlets. The venue is fully air-conditioned and located at Creek Park Gate 1. The Dolphin & Seal Presentation and Exotic Bird Presentation are currently listed at scheduled times except Tuesdays, while individual dolphin experiences operate at their own scheduled sessions.
What's Included
✓ Admission to the selected Dubai Dolphinarium experience
Location
Dubai Dolphinarium, Creek Park Gate 1, Umm Hurair 2 Street, Dubai, UAE
Opening Hours
Show and experience timings vary by attraction and selected session. Check the current schedule before your visit.
| Experience | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Dolphin & Seal Presentation | Check Opening Hours |
| Creek Park Exotic Bird Presentation | Check Opening Hours |
| Dolphin Educational Tour | Check Opening Hours |
| Dolphin Meet & Greet | Check Opening Hours |
| Majestic Swim with Dolphins | Check Opening Hours |
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled show.
- Show seating is first-come, first-served rather than individually assigned.
- The first three rows are designated splash zones, so guests seated there may get wet.
- Check the selected experience and session time before visiting.
- The Dolphinarium is an indoor, air-conditioned venue.
- Strollers are not permitted inside the show arena and must be left at reception.
- Children should remain supervised by their parents or guardians.
Age Policy
- Dolphin Meet & Greet is available for guests aged 5 years and above.
- Children aged 5–11 must be accompanied in the pool by a paying adult aged 18 or above for Dolphin Meet & Greet.
- Majestic Swim with Dolphins is available for guests aged 8 years and above who are confident swimmers.
- Guests aged 8–11 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above for Majestic Swim with Dolphins.
Guest's weight must be below 110 kg for Majestic Swim with Dolphins.
Restrictions & Activity Requirements
- Guests must remain seated during performances and should not move around in a way that disrupts the show.
- Live streaming or broadcasting of the shows is prohibited.
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Dolphinarium.
- Sharp or hazardous items are not permitted inside the venue.
- Show and experience schedules may change because of operational circumstances.
- Swimming ability is required for the Majestic Swim with Dolphins experience.
Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair service available on request
✓ Baby-changing facilities available
✓ People of Determination facilities provided
Ticket, Entry & Redemption
- Select the required show or experience and session when booking.
- Present the valid ticket at Dubai Dolphinarium.
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled show or experience.
- Follow the check-in and participation instructions for the selected experience.
- Seating for regular shows is first-come, first-served.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do at Dubai Dolphinarium?
Visitors can watch dolphin and seal performances, see the exotic bird presentation, join dolphin educational experiences, take part in selected animal encounters, and explore indoor attractions such as the Mirror Maze.
What is the Dolphin & Seal Presentation?
It is a 45-minute family presentation featuring bottlenose dolphins and sea lions. The show combines trained animal behaviours and performances with information about marine life and conservation.
What is the Creek Park Exotic Bird Presentation?
It is a 30-minute presentation featuring a range of exotic birds, including parrots, macaws, hornbills, toucans, falcons, and other species. The presentation combines bird displays with educational information about behaviour and habitats.
What is the Dolphin Educational Tour?
It is a short, non-swimming experience where visitors can observe dolphins while learning about their behaviour, communication, care, and marine-life protection.
Can I interact with dolphins?
Yes. Dubai Dolphinarium offers experiences including Dolphin Meet & Greet and Majestic Swim with Dolphins. Each experience has its own age and participation requirements.
What is Dolphin Meet & Greet?
Dolphin Meet & Greet is an indoor shallow-pool experience for guests aged 5 and above. Guests can interact with dolphins while receiving educational guidance about their behaviour, habitats, and personalities.
What is Majestic Swim with Dolphins?
Majestic Swim with Dolphins is a deeper-water experience for guests aged 8 and above who are confident swimmers. The experience includes activities such as a dorsal-fin tow and belly-ride swim.
Can children participate in the dolphin experiences?
Yes, but age requirements differ. Dolphin Meet & Greet is available from age 5, while Majestic Swim with Dolphins is available from age 8. Younger participants have additional adult-supervision requirements.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Swimming ability is required for Majestic Swim with Dolphins. The Dolphin Meet & Greet takes place in a shallow pool and is a non-deep-water interaction.
Can I see exotic birds at Dubai Dolphinarium?
Yes. The Creek Park Exotic Bird Presentation features a variety of exotic birds and provides information about their behaviour, habitats, social structures, training, diet, and conservation.
What other attractions are available?
Along with the animal presentations and dolphin experiences, visitors can explore the Mirror Maze and selected animal encounters. The venue also has a gift shop and food and beverage facilities.
What is the Mirror Maze?
The Mirror Maze is an indoor attraction where visitors navigate a maze of mirrors, reflections, twists, and turns.
Is Dubai Dolphinarium indoors?
Yes. Dubai Dolphinarium is an indoor, fully air-conditioned entertainment venue located inside Creek Park.
When should I arrive for my show?
The venue asks visitors to arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled show.
Are seats assigned for the shows?
No. Seating for regular shows is first-come, first-served rather than individually assigned.
Can I get wet during the Dolphin & Seal Presentation?
Yes. The first three rows are designated splash zones, so guests seated there may get wet during the presentation.
Are strollers allowed inside the show arena?
No. Strollers are not permitted inside the show arena and must be left at reception.
Is Dubai Dolphinarium wheelchair accessible?
The venue provides complimentary wheelchair service on request and lists facilities for People of Determination.
Can I livestream the shows?
No. Live streaming or broadcasting of the shows is prohibited under the venue's published terms and conditions.
Where is Dubai Dolphinarium located?
Dubai Dolphinarium is located at Creek Park Gate 1 on Umm Hurair 2 Street in Dubai.