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Dubai Dolphinarium Show

Riyadh Street, Dubai, Dubai

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.

Meta review

Overall, very positive reviews, especially from parents whose kids really enjoyed the show. The main negative comments are that it can be very loud, that too much time is spent on sponsors and the painting auction, and around the concept of animal shows itself

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

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Shows start at 11h00 and 14h00. There is also a show at 17h00 not shown here

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours
Period 1

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

Period 2

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

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
AED 62
Adult
12 - 64
AED 62
Child
2 - 11
AED 16
Infant
0 - 1
AED 0
Price for regular seats.

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