



Dubai: Dubai Dolphinarium
Operating Hours:Wednesday - Monday: 10:00 - 19:00. Tuesday: Closed
The Vibe:Splashy family fun with playful wildlife 🐬
A playful marine theater in Creek Park linking Dubai’s urban bustle with wildlife wonder. Visitors come for high-energy dolphin and seal shows and leave with a sense of delight.
Sea-scented air and children’s laughter fill the hall. Dolphins leap and parrots squawk in colorful routines, and gentle splashes reverberate through the arena.
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice – consistently top-rated by families
- Dubai’s only indoor dolphin and seal show venue
- Hosts three daily animal shows (dolphins, seals, birds)
- Thousands of happy visitors each year
Fit For
- 👨👩👧 Families: Interactive shows designed to delight kids of all ages
- 💕 Couples: Air-conditioned seating and laid-back fun
- 👵 Seniors: Ample seating and a relaxed, easy-paced show
- 📸 Photographers: Snap airborne dolphins and colorful birds (no flash allowed!)
Highlights
- Dolphin & Seal Show — acrobatic sea mammal performances with educational commentary
- Exotic Bird Show — meet parrots, macaws and a majestic eagle doing tricks
- Swimming with Dolphins — optional encounter for animal lovers
- Mirror Maze — whimsical reflective fun (great for family selfies)
1 Booking Option
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Dubai Local Expert

Laura Coughlin
Table of Contents
- Dubai Healthcare City Metro (Green Line) – 5-min taxi to Creek Park Gate 1
- RTA bus (e.g., 32C, 44) to Creek Park Gate 1 (entrance to Dolphinarium)
- Ride-hail drop-off: Creek Park Gate 1 main entrance
- Creek Park parking available (free of charge)
Food & Coffee Shops
D'Krave Café & Restaurant: Burgers, sandwiches and desserts in a family-friendly setting
Ice-cream Stand: Quick sweet treats and cold drinks outside the Dolphinarium entrance
D'Krave Café & Restaurant: Burgers, sandwiches and desserts in a family-friendly setting
Ice-cream Stand: Quick sweet treats and cold drinks outside the Dolphinarium entrance
Insider Tips
Best Time: Weekday midday shows are less crowded, ensuring prime seats
Hack: Pre-book Creek Park admission (AED5) to skip the park entrance line
Hidden Gem: Ask to visit the bird aviary before showtime for a quiet encounter
Tip: Front-row seats get splashed by dolphins — be ready for some water!
Best Time: Weekday midday shows are less crowded, ensuring prime seats
Hack: Pre-book Creek Park admission (AED5) to skip the park entrance line
Hidden Gem: Ask to visit the bird aviary before showtime for a quiet encounter
Tip: Front-row seats get splashed by dolphins — be ready for some water!
Photography Tips
No flash photography during live shows (it disturbs the animals)
Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the action of leaping dolphins
Angle your camera upward to capture colorful birds in flight against the lights
No flash photography during live shows (it disturbs the animals)
Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the action of leaping dolphins
Angle your camera upward to capture colorful birds in flight against the lights
Things To Do Nearby
Creek Park attractions – enjoy paddle boating and cable car rides in the surrounding park
Children’s City (in Creek Park) – interactive science museum for kids, next door
The Dubai Frame – iconic city arch with panoramic views, a short drive away
Al Seef & Bastakiya (Dubai Creek) – heritage district with museums and shops along the creek
Creek Park attractions – enjoy paddle boating and cable car rides in the surrounding park
Children’s City (in Creek Park) – interactive science museum for kids, next door
The Dubai Frame – iconic city arch with panoramic views, a short drive away
Al Seef & Bastakiya (Dubai Creek) – heritage district with museums and shops along the creek



