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Dubai Dolphinarium

πŸ“ Umm Hurair Second, Dubai

β˜…4.5(18,704 Google reviews)πŸ’°AED 140+πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Covered indoor arena in Creek Park hosting daily dolphin and seal performances, an exotic bird show, post-show photo sessions and optional swimming-with-dolphins experiences.

βœ“ dolphin showβœ“ seal performanceβœ“ splash zoneβœ“ Creek Parkβœ“ animal encountersβœ“ educational
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Visited the Dolphinarium and had a really nice experience. The show was entertaining and well organized and the dolphins were impressive to watch. It’s a great place for families and kids especially if you’re looking for something fun and different to do in Dubai. The staff were friendly and the overall atmosphere was enjoyable. I’d recommend arriving a bit early to get good seats. Overall, a fun outing and worth visiting at least once!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for children aged 4–12 experiencing a live animal performance for the first time. Front-row splash seats add physical excitement for energetic kids. Families with animal welfare notes should weigh this before booking β€” several reviewers raised captivity questions. The 45-minute show length is well-suited to toddler attention spans.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book splash-zone front-row seats in advance if children want to get wet during the show
⏰Arrange swimming-with-dolphins sessions before your visit as they require separate advance booking
🎟️Arrive at least 20 minutes early to find seats and let children settle before the arena fills
πŸš—Creek Park entry is charged separately β€” factor this in when planning the visit

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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18,704 Google reviews

Show organisation praised48%
Trainer engagement highlighted27%
Splash zone popular with kids15%
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Cesar Nasr

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β€œVisited the Dolphinarium and had a really nice experience. The show was entertaining and well organized and the dolphins were impressive to watch. It’s a great place for families and kids especially if you’re looking for something fun and different to do in Dubai. The staff were friendly and the overall atmosphere was enjoyable. I’d recommend arriving a bit early to get good seats. Overall, a fun outing and worth visiting at least once!”

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Arundhati Shankar

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β€œDubai Dolphinarium is a really enjoyable experience.The dolphins and sea lions perform beautifully, and it’s clear how well-trained and cared for they are. The trainers are amazing and very engaging, which makes the show even more fun to watch. We took the front seats, which are the splash zone, and it was such a fun experience. Getting splashed added to the excitement and made the show feel more interactive. Overall, it’s a pretty good attraction and worth visiting, especially if you enjoy animal shows or are visiting with family. A fun and memorable experience!”

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ASHWIN DINKAN

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β€œAbsolutely loved it this one deserves a standing ovation 🐬✨ Dubai Dolphinarium Children’s City is pure joy from start to finish, especially if you’re going with family or kids (or if your inner child is still alive no judgment πŸ˜„). The moment the show begins, the energy in the arena just lifts everyone’s mood. The seal performance was hilarious and heart-warming. Their expressions, claps, playful moves, and perfect timing with the trainers had the entire crowd laughing nonstop. Honestly, the comedy element was top-tier clean, smart, and genuinely funny. Not forced, not cringe. Just good vibes. And then come the stars of the show the two dolphins 🐬🐬 What a performance! Their intelligence, synchronization, jumps, flips, dancing, ball tricks, and interaction with the trainers were simply mind-blowing. You can clearly see the strong bond between the dolphins and their trainers built on trust, care, and respect. Huge congratulations to the trainers your dedication, patience, and love for these amazing animals truly show on stage. And special applause for the announcers as well perfect energy, great humor, clear explanations, and excellent crowd engagement. They kept the show lively and exciting from beginning to end. The show is not just entertaining but also educational, and the comedy sprinkled throughout makes it even better. The seating, sound system, visibility, and overall arrangement inside the dolphinarium are well maintained and comfortable. Overall, this is one of the best live shows in Dubai fun, emotional, funny, and memorable. If you’re in Dubai and skipping this, you’re doing it wrong. Don’t think too much just go and enjoy the magic πŸ¬πŸ’™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-watch experience! #DubaiDolphinarium #DolphinShowDubai #SealShow #BestFamilyExperienceDubai #ChildrensCityDubai #DubaiAttractions #LiveShowDubai #FunInDubai #MustVisitDubai #AnimalShowDubai”

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D-log

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β€œThis facility offers dolphin and sea lion shows, with each performance lasting about 45 minutes. The program is generally designed with children in mind, but the movements and performances of the dolphins and sea lions are engaging enough for adults to enjoy as well. If you place a request in advance at the reception, it is possible to touch a dolphin and take photos together after the show, which was a particularly memorable experience. There also seems to be a separate program available where you can swim with dolphins via a different route. Overall, it is especially suitable for families and a nice place to create lasting memories.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Dubai Dolphinarium seats families in a tiered indoor arena for 45-minute dolphin and seal shows, with front rows designated as the splash zone. Performances run twice daily except Tuesdays. An exotic bird show runs separately and is included with most ticket tiers. After the main show, photo opportunities with dolphins are available at an additional charge. Swimming-with-dolphins sessions and educational tours are bookable as upgrades and must be arranged in advance.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 20:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00 – 20:00
Thursday09:00 – 20:00
Friday09:00 – 20:00
Saturday09:00 – 20:00
Sunday09:00 – 20:00

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