Dubai Dolphinarium Show
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Description
The Dubai Dolphinarium is an indoor and air-conditioned dolphinarium that provides opportunities to visitors / the public to interact with the animals mainly through live shows. Ticketed activities include the Dolphin & Seal Show, reviewed here, during which the animals perform some stunts - it lasts 45 mins and there are 3 shows per day at 11h00, 14h00 and 17h00.
Access & Transport
The Dolphinarium is located along the Dubai Creek in Creek Park which is next to Dubai Healthcare City. The location is just off the E11 expressway, and the closest metro station is Dubai Healthcare City, about 400m away.
Instructions & Recommendations
We would recommend combining the dolphinarium show with either a visit to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (if this is your animal day) or with activities in the Bur Dubai area such as Al Fahidi which is only 4-5kms away.
Environmental & Social
Some criticism around keeping dolphins in captivity to which the official reply is that those are 3rd generation dolphins born out of their natural habitat. Otherwise, the main issue is that the entire facility is air-conditioned (so significant electricity consumption).
Conclusion
The Dolphinarium Dolphin & Seal show will surely entertain kids and adults alike - no point going though, if you do not wish to patronize animal shows in general. In terms of quality, it really depends on what your expectation and reference points are: it is good but not the best on the planet (nor does it need to be)
Key positive
Guaranteed entertainment for kids
Some educational efforts besides the show itself
Key negative
Animals are out of their animal habitats
Some parts of the show are too commercial
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 45m
MONDAY10:45 - 12:00
TUESDAY -
WEDNESDAY10:45 - 12:00
THURSDAY10:45 - 12:00
FRIDAY10:45 - 12:00
SATURDAY10:45 - 12:00
SUNDAY10:45 - 12:00
MONDAY13:45 - 15:00
TUESDAY13:45 - 15:00
WEDNESDAY -
THURSDAY13:45 - 15:00
FRIDAY13:45 - 15:00
SATURDAY13:45 - 15:00
SUNDAY13:45 - 15:00