- Address: Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Phone: +971 4 426 1030
- Opening hours: 10: 00-18: 00
- Area: 4.5 hectares
In Dubai, on the territory of the five-star Atlantis Hotel (The Palm) is located the unique Dolphin Bay (Dubai Dolphin Bay). Visitors and guests of the city can get to know the life of these amazing mammals.
Description of the dolphinarium in Dubai
The total area of the establishment is 4.5 hectares. It consists of 7 swimming pools and 3 lagoons with sea water, which are connected together. In the Dubai dolphinarium, a tropical ecosystem was recreated, which completely imitates the natural habitat of mammals.
Dolphins of the bottlenose dolphins live here, they are also called bottlenoses. Visitors will be able to see the performance, take a picture and swim with them, and take a course of therapy. The administration of the institution annually transfers part of its income to the non-profit organization Kerzner Marine Foundations. This company is engaged in the study and conservation of marine life.
Things to do?
The dolphinarium provides 5 different entertainment programs that will suit both kids and adults. Each guest at the entrance must register and choose for themselves entertainment. After that you can visit the theoretical course, where you will be told about the psychology of dolphins, their way of life and training. Then visitors are offered to change into wetsuits and go to meet adventures.
The following programs have been developed in the Dubai Dolphinarium:
- Introduction to Dolphins (Atlantis Dolphin Encounter) - a group of people walks around the waist in one of the lagoons and plays with the dolphins in the ball. Even mammals can be hugged and even kissed. In this program there are no restrictions on age, however, children under 12 years are allowed only when accompanied by adults. In the water you will be half an hour, and the cost of such pleasure is about $ 200 per person.
- Adventure with dolphins (Atlantis Dolphin Adventure) - this program is provided for guests who know how to swim well and for long. You will have to swim to a depth of about 3 m, where the animals demonstrate their skills, and then ride you on your back or pokrugat. Children are allowed here from 8 years, entertainment lasts 30 minutes, its cost is $ 260.
- Royal Swim (Atlantis Royal Swim) - this program is designed for courageous guests who are ready to swim on the nose of a dolphin. Mammals will push you in the foot towards the shore. Sailing in this way will be able to visitors from 12 years. The ticket price is approximately $ 280.
- Diving - suitable for divers who have a special certificate (for example, Open Water). At one dolphin should be no more than 6 guests. You will swim at a depth of 3 m in special equipment, including scuba divers and fins. The ticket price is $ 380.
- Merry photoshoot - you get the opportunity to make stunning shots with dolphins and sea lions. Visitors may not even dive into the water, marine animals themselves jump out to you. The ticket price is $ 116.
Features of visit
All visitors have the opportunity to listen to or purchase audio recordings with the songs of dolphins. The cost of all programs includes:
- briefing;
- visit to the water park;
- drinking water;
- equipment;
- towels.
All guests of the Dolphinarium in Dubai must follow the rules of conduct. It is strictly prohibited:
- eat and drink;
- smoking;
- touch the eyes, genitals and respiratory organs of dolphins;
- leave unattended small children.
How to get there?
Dubai dolphinarium is located on the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah . You can get here by buses Nos. 85, 61, 66 or on the red metro line. On the territory of the archipelago it is most convenient to travel by car on the road Ghweifat International Hwy / Sheikh Zayed Rd / E11.