The Dubai Dolphinarium is the first fully air-conditioned indoor dolphinarium in the Middle East region, with habitat of dolphins and seals, offering visitors an opportunity to interact with the gentle aquatic mammals and watch their performance. There are also live dolphin shows and photo sessions.
Located in Creek Park Gate No.1 along Riyadh Road, it spans an area of 5000sqm. The Dolphinarium was unveiled in the year 2008, and is a great way to educate, entertain and learn for both young and the old.
Exotic Birds Show
Another interesting feature at the Dubai Dolphinarium is the ‘exotic birds show’, where visitors get to enjoy the exotic free-flying bird shows, and marvel, as they swoop overhead and interact with the audience. You get to discover their natural habitats, social structures, diet, and conservation, and also watch some unique tricks performed by these fascinating birds like a cockatoo painting, a macaw hoisting a flag, hornbills catching food mid-flight and African grey speaking English, Chinese and Arabic.
Kids Activities
The Dolphinarium organizes interesting educational activities for young visitors too, including activities r over the weekend like colouring competition, watching artwork displayer in foyer in recognition for their creativity etc.
The monthly workshops here give children an opportunity to learn more about the Dolphinarium based in Creek Park. There will be special indoor activities being organized during the summer holidays for kids.
Tickets are a must for all above two years of age. The tickets are priced at Dh.120 for adult and Dh.80 for child at the VIP seating. The ticket prices for standard seating are Dh.100 for adult and Dh.50 per child. Additional charges have to be paid for photo sessions and for a swim session with the dolphins.
Tickets to the bird-show cost Dh.50 per adult and Dh.30 per child. Tickets can also be purchased online.
Timing
12.30pm; 2.00pm; 4:30pm (Monday to Thursday)
10:00am; 12:30pm; 2.00pm; 4:30pm; 6:00pm (Friday, Saturday)
Check Dubai Dolphinarium website for more information.
