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Across the cross-section of reviews, customers consistently describe the dolphin and seal shows as entertaining and worth paying for, with friendly trainers and a good experience overall, though one reviewer noted one dolphin seemed less engaged than the others.
What does Dolphinarium do?

Dubai Dolphinarium is an indoor family entertainment venue in Dubai known for live dolphin and seal shows and interactive photo sessions. Reviews on file describe it as one of the most loved Dubai tourist attractions.

What are the most common complaints about Dolphinarium?

Describing what the critical reviewers wrote, the most common complaints concern animal cruelty and keeping dolphins and seals in captivity, along with payment problems at the entrance (cards not accepted, being sent away in extreme heat) and staff being rude. A 2-star reviewer also complained the show felt overly commercial and sales-driven.

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UMI CREATIVE STUDIO
Reviews 1

It's amazing to see how humans and dolphins connect . Seeing these mammals from so near is a different feeling altogether Definitely worth the money. It is a 45min show, you get to see dolphins and seals. Have an opportunity to get closer to them and have thrilled watching what they can do. You will be happy you chose to watch it.

Indrakant Mishra
Reviews 1

Good show with the Dolphins. The tickets are priced according to the seating arrangement. The three front rows gets splashed with water.
So better to sit a bit at the back unless you want to enjoy getting wet.
The show is with three dolphins. Some antics and acrobatic jumps are all that s there. In the end you get an opportunity to click photos with the dolphin. Off course for a price.

Ajay Sharma
Reviews 1

Really beautiful! Loved the dolphins. The trainers were very good with them. The Dolphins jumped and danced and even sang songs. Really enjoyable. Wish the pool was bigger, not complaining though; just saying wouldn't it be lovely if you had a bigger pool to swim freely in? Was fantastic. Kids loved the show.

U K
Reviews 1

Great show for kids and adults to get close to dolphins and see the spectacular display of stunts and tricks by the dolphins and their trainers.
You should buy tickets online to get discount and save the time at queue.
Highly recommend taking a photo with the dolphins at the end of the show which comes at additional cost (cash only) but you must pre-book or buy immediately after the show as this is only open for 20 mins after the show.
They also have a bird show that you can buy at the venue.

Sabin Sathian
Reviews 1

This is an amazing place for kids and adults alike. Thoroughly professionally maintained arena, extremely helpful staff and excellent trainers with wonderful dolphins are more than enough to make your day. The dolphins and the seals are very well trained and never give a moment of dullness during the 45 minutes show. The Bottlenose Dolphins are very intelligent and kind animals. Funny seals can make even the most serious guests laugh.
Tickets can only be purchased using NOL card at the counter which is kind of inconvenient, but luckily we had enough, which we used for taking metro to travel everywhere in Dubai. Just make sure that you time properly to avoid waiting in the long queue which might fill up the limited number of seats especially on weekends.
There's no locker facility and it would be better to leave bags at home. But then you can't ask for more for 50dhs. For kids it's 30dhs.
After the show you might enjoy relaxing in the vast open area and the waters nearby or kids can enjoy horse, camel rides nearby. A walk along the creek side is another attraction which can be clubbed together. Creek park is also nearby. Bird park nearby is also fun where you can see numerous exotic birds and for some extra fees you can feed them from your hands. There's also a garden maze which is around 7ft high and suitable for children. I couldn't find the mirror maze though.
Don't miss this if you are on a tour of Dubai.

Muzaffar Nawaz
Reviews 1

Price is high. Monday and Tuesday they have got offer. Very nice attraction place. Wonder how they trained and how dolphins cooperating with them. One of the most go place in dubai. There is 5 AED entry fee to enter the park at the entrance. And have plenty of spaces to enjoy in the park for kids and adults.

Tanisha Gupta
Reviews 1

The kids and I were treated to a show at Dubai dolphinarium courtesy of QiDZ App on Instagram! The show is quite fun and engaging, I just wish it was slightly longer and that the kids could get a little interaction in with the dolphins, or at least get very close especially kids of the age of my twins (3)! But overall, a fun experience.

Dr. Prentice
Reviews 1

My first impression of the Dolphinarium is that it is a place for families to spend quality time together. It's such a lovely place to be with the family. And those Dolphins can put on a show like no other. Such jaw dropping performances could only mean one thing, they have a serious team of trainers. Whenever you are in Dubai check out the Dolphinarium for the Dolphin show and other exciting attractions.

Abdulllah
Reviews 1

HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE
First you need a nol card as you you to pay 5 aed to enter the park
Then after taking right you can see the entrance to dolphin show
VIP SEATS cost 125 aed and you will get the perfect view but be sure not to take the front row
Also you can take a photo with the dolphin after the show

Lekshman Muthu
Reviews 1

The actions by the dolphins along with human like actions are commendable and very much enjoyed. They played the balls in the water, number high passing through the rings, kicked the high hung balls and many more skillful items done by the.dolphins are very good. The magic show also was good.

Mark Fernandes
Reviews 1

An amazing experience overall. From attending the seal show, the dolphin show and the bird show to buying souvenirs at the gift shop this places is amazing. The varieties of tricks and skilled showcased by the animals is out of this world. The picture with the dolphin is a must for thousands of social media jealous likes and unforgettable memories. All this coupled with the Sid's (who was the host for the day) humour forms a fun filled and amazing experience. Definitely recommended if you haven't tried it yet.

Yousef althu
Reviews 1

Book the ticket online and you get free entrance to mirror maze come 45 min before the show to enjoy the trampoline and the mirror maze if have kids below 1m don't book the first row Vip seating is the best but also the normal seat is v good
if you want to touch the dolphins it will cost a party of 6 around 126Dhs with one photo or 89Dhs for one person to touch with photo
The location is Greek park and there is 5 Dhs entrance fees per person during the show there would be an auction for dolphins painting it start for 50Dhs and went all the way to 500Dhs it was crazy

Arshad Kollath
Reviews 1

Very good place for families to have a great time.
Just like any other places in Dubai it is slightly towards the expensive side. Not too expensive though.
On top of the ticket charges they do try to extract money through the lucky draw and dolphins paintings. Actually the painting is not fully done by the dolphin, the trainer moves the canvas and the dolphin just holds the brush in place :)
Their tricks are good and cute and the seal did an amazing job too.
Must visit place when you visit Dubai.

Atine De
Reviews 1

It's a good place for entertaining kids and adults alike. I visited with my wife. We both enjoyed it. Made us feel young. The show compere did an excellent job of keeping the viewers excited through out the show.
The lucky draw is a bit too expensive. However it can be included in the cost of the tickets by increasing the price a bit. This way all can participate without feeling the pinch. And the ball can be given as a souvenir to each viewer.
Some people have apprehension about the captivity of those wonderful mammals. But they are healthy and taken care of very well. The interaction with them increases love and care for the Marine animals among viewers. The entry and exit of viewers needs to be better organized. The trainers seems professional and caring.
A must visit place if you are in Dubai.

ASHISH PILLAI
Reviews 1

The dolphin and seal show was very nice to watch. The animals seem to be kept well. You can enter the water and play with the dolphins for an extra price after the dolphin show. There are other shows also like Exotic Bird show. Other activities like 5D/7D movie, gift shop etc. The dolphinarium is inside the Creek park for which you have to take an entry ticket at 5 AED per adult. The creek park is also a nice place to hangout for some time. Overall it was a good experience.

LC Chang
Reviews 1

They tried to implement social distancing. However, from the queue to get into the auditorium to the settings where there were placards placed on the seats that signaled that these seats should be left vacant, people just ignored them. From jumping queues to just blatantly throwing those placards on the floor. Spoiled an otherwise brilliant performance by team Dolphin !

Faheem
Reviews 1

An excellent excellent show of dolphin exhibiting their high animal IQ. Trainers were in control all the time. I was a bit late to the show but still enjoyed every minute of it. Kids were enjoying a lot too. Dolphins did all sorts of stunts. They even splashed water on the audience at the cue of their trainers. Souvenirs shop had some good gifts to take along as well.

Mohamed Rushdi
Reviews 1

This place is wonderful. We didn t earlier know that there s a dolphin show in Dubai! The place is covered with air conditioning.
The show was really amazing. We ve enjoyed every second. Our two years son was very happy & enjoyed too much. The Seal show was nice as well. It was a nice day, specially after Covid-19 lockdown.
We really loved the experience & definitely will come back again.
It s highly recommended for everyone in the town.

Jayanta Banerjee
Reviews 1

Wonderful place. A must see if you are in Dubai. Loved the Dolphin show. Book in advance and go early to grab a seat to get better view. Kids would love it. Also spend some time in the lovely park overseeing the creek. You can see seaplanes landing and taking off
Also some beautiful yachts. Nice place to click memorable snaps

VELMURUGAN S
Reviews 1

Great show with cheap tickets in Dubai.
The dolphin show and birds show in this creek park can be booked together to save more money.

The dolphins are well trained and behave friendly.

One hour time pass. Particularly for small children , a enjoyable entertainment. The program organizer performs very well. Should congratulate him first.

If we want we can swim with the dolphins with additional permission.

Aahana ki Duniya
Reviews 1

Wow, wow and just simply wow. In the Dubai almost all the activities are very good but this one is a lifetime experience, and something like you never seen before, dolphin making paintings, dancing, walking around and playing with the ball. Just a spellbinding show. Could not expect something better and the anchor was awesome. The show was full of energy and damn engaging. This is a must watch show.
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Deep Haria
Reviews 1

Dubai is a great place to visit. It has some of the most attractive attractions for the tourist. It is said every five years Dubai will pull you back for a new magically awesome wonder. One of those was the Dubai aquarium. This aquarium has the most epic sequence of shows to be watched. The most enjoyable seats for dolphins show is at the center of the stadium very amazing view of all the different types of stunts done by dolphins and fellow Cree member. A dramatically beautiful arranged show there are also bird shows of exotic birds amazing place to visit.

Issa Eid
Reviews 1

A nice experience with the kids to see the seals and dolphins. They enjoyed the show and the interaction worth the animals. There is not much of a splash, so don t worry about getting wet.

The show is not very long and the only part I would recommend to remove is auctioning off a painting drawing by a dolphin.

The moves are really impressive ya the dolphins. The trainers are also very enthusiastic. Will come back again!

Asgar Haider
Reviews 1

The experience was amazing for my family especially my daughter. The dolphin dances and the high jumps were a treat to the eyes. One of the Russian trainer was simply fabulous and very entertaining. Loved the full show. Only thing that didn't like is that how they make a painting by the dolphins and then they sweetly trick the audience into bidding for it and someone always falls for it. Other than that everything was nice about the whole Dolphinarium and the Creek park also.

Daniil Volvach
Reviews 1

It is an amazing place to visit with kids, and if I wasn t in other dolphinariums around the world I would give a 5-star review, but in comparison to other places I believe that program can be extended and improved, especially parts between animals performances.
Also, that emphasis on the VIP sector a bit annoying. I understand that it is more Dubai thing, but I don t think it is a good idea to separate people as regular and VIP visitors.

Rahul Gajghate
Reviews 1

I had wonderful experience here. One of the best enjoyment place for outsiders.
It is very cheap as well as entertaining also.
I can stay here only for 2-3 hrs max.
If you have Dubai metro card u can easily get pass by showing it into the counter otherwise big line for the person having cash.
U can also purchase the various products here

Charles Okeibunor
Reviews 1

This was a very enthralling visit. The Dolphin instructors were top notch. The narrator was excellent. The displays where exquisite. It is sufficient to add that this was also very educating. I never knew that Dolphins were among the most intelligent mammals. We took lots of pictures and recorded many video clips. It is relaxing and refreshing. I would want to visit again and again. It was great value for money.

C G Srinivasan Iyer
Reviews 1

The Dolphinarium is a tourist attraction. The way they treat the animals are very commendable. They treat them with love and caring. They have trained the Dolphins well,and they interact with other sea animals well. The Dolphins are just adorable and they perform some neat acts. Check out the timing of the show and tickets price. Good seating arrangements.

k Wam
Reviews 1

So much fun. The trainers obviously have a relationship with the lovely sea animals. I think the speaking guy speaks too much! They would also do well to create a variation of the show so that you re not seeing the same thing each time you go. Otherwise good fun. Was easy to book seats online. Better do it in advance so you can get a good seat.

NEVIL VADASSERY
Reviews 1

Located in creek park .. Dubai dolphinarium is first indoor air conditioned dolphinarium of Middle East. Crowds can enjoy watching dolphins and seals performing the tricks. Crowds can enjoy 45min of show and also take photos with dolphins by paying a price for it .

Kids Will enjoy this .. Recommended

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About Dolphinarium

Dubai Dolphinarium is home to a number of UAE's most unique indoor family entertainment & is now one of the most loved Dubai tourist attractions.

Dubai Dolphinarium: A Unique Indoor Family Entertainment Destination

Dubai Dolphinarium is a one-of-a-kind indoor family entertainment destination located in the heart of Dubai. It is home to some of the UAE's most unique and fascinating marine creatures, including bottlenose dolphins, seals, and exotic birds. The dolphinarium offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, making it one of the most loved tourist attractions in Dubai.

The dolphinarium was established with a mission to provide a safe and comfortable environment for marine animals while educating visitors about their importance in our ecosystem. The facility features state-of-the-art technology that ensures the well-being of its inhabitants while providing an immersive experience for guests.

One of the main highlights at Dubai Dolphinarium is its dolphin show. Visitors can watch these intelligent creatures perform incredible acrobatic feats and interact with their trainers in a way that showcases their intelligence and playful nature. The show also includes performances by seals and exotic birds, making it a truly unique experience.

Apart from watching the dolphin show, visitors can also participate in various interactive programs such as swimming with dolphins or feeding them. These programs offer an up-close-and-personal encounter with these magnificent creatures that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

In addition to its animal shows and interactive programs, Dubai Dolphinarium also offers educational tours that provide insights into marine life conservation efforts around the world. These tours are led by knowledgeable guides who share interesting facts about marine animals' behavior patterns, habitats, diets, etc.

The dolphinarium has several facilities designed to cater to families' needs during their visit. There are restaurants serving delicious food options ranging from fast food to fine dining experiences; souvenir shops selling unique gifts; photo booths where you can capture your memorable moments; prayer rooms for those who need them; ample parking space available on-site so you don't have trouble finding parking nearby!

Dubai Dolphinarium has won numerous awards over the years for its commitment towards animal welfare & conservation efforts as well as providing exceptional customer service experiences consistently throughout each visitor's journey at this attraction!

In conclusion,

If you're looking for an unforgettable indoor family entertainment destination in Dubai that combines education & fun activities while showcasing some amazing aquatic life forms - then look no further than Dubai Dolphinarium! With its state-of-the-art facilities & award-winning services combined with knowledgeable staff members who are passionate about what they do - this attraction should be on everyone's bucket list when visiting UAE!

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