Dubai Dolphinarium
- Plan for about 2 hours
- Bur Dubai
- Partly wheelchair accessible
An indoor dolphinarium in Creek Park that stages a 45-minute dolphin and seal show, an exotic bird show, and paid encounters and swims with dolphins. The building also has a mirror maze, a café and a shop.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Dolphin and Seal Show, regular seat (online offer)One show, free seating in the regular area, and a AED 10 drink-voucher discount. Adult price is for ages 12+; child price for ages 2–11. Creek Park entry not included. |
AED 56 per person |
| Dolphin educational tourOne tour of the habitat pool with a complimentary drink. Creek Park entry not included. A 3-person ticket costs AED 309.99. |
AED 150 per person |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
- Best time to visit
- Book the 14:00 or 18:00 dolphin show online for the lowest seat prices.
- Time needed
- About 2 hours
What to see
- 45-minute dolphin and seal show at 14:00 and 18:00
- Creek Park exotic bird show at 15:15 and 19:15
- Swim-with-dolphins sessions between 10:00 and 17:00
- Dolphin educational tour of the habitat pool
- Fully air-conditioned building with free parking
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Creek Park Gate 1 on Umm Hurair Road.
- Parking
- Free parking, first come, first served.
Open the location of Dubai Dolphinarium in OpenStreetMap (external site)
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Tips for your visit
- Creek Park charges its own entry fee (AED 5), which is not included in dolphinarium tickets.
- The main shows and swims run Monday to Saturday; the extra attractions (mirror maze, shop, restaurant) open Wednesday to Monday, 10:00–19:00, and close on Tuesdays.
- Children under 14 must be with a paying adult.
- Tickets are non-refundable once paid.
- Enter through Creek Park Gate 1, behind Healthcare City and Wafi City.
Accessibility
Partly wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available free on request. People of determination with a SANAD card are exempt from paying, and one companion gets 50% off a regular seat. Baby changing units and prayer rooms are on site.
Questions and answers
What time is the Dubai Dolphinarium show?
The dolphin and seal show runs at 14:00 and 18:00 and lasts about 45 minutes. The bird show is at 15:15 and 19:15.
How much are tickets?
On 29 September 2026 the official online offer for a regular show seat was AED 56 for adults (12+) and AED 31 for children aged 2 to 11. VIP seats cost more. Creek Park entry (AED 5) is extra.
Can I swim with the dolphins?
Yes. The dolphinarium lists swim sessions between 10:00 and 17:00, bookable online.
Is the dolphinarium open every day?
The venue says the main attractions run Monday to Saturday, and the extra attractions close on Tuesdays. Check the online calendar for the date you want.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dubaidolphinarium.ae
- Dolphin and Seal Show, regular seat, adult 12+ (online flash offer): dubaidolphinarium.ae, checked
- Dolphin and Seal Show, regular seat, child 2–11 (online flash offer): dubaidolphinarium.ae, checked
- Dolphin educational tour, 1 person: dubaidolphinarium.ae, checked
- Show times, operating days, extra attractions, Creek Park fee, facilities, location: dubaidolphinarium.ae
- Show duration (45 min), photo with dolphin: dubaidolphinarium.ae
- Address: Creek Park Gate 1, Umm Hurair: dubaidolphinarium.ae
- Opening year, Creek Park location: en.wikipedia.org
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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