Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims
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Highlights
- The 45-minute dolphin and seal show in the Dolphinarium's theatre in Creek Park
- Regular seats, first come first served, or a VIP seat you pick in advance
- The exotic bird show in the smaller bird-show area
- Swim with dolphins: about 20 minutes in the indoor habitat pool, for confident swimmers aged 8 and over
- Dolphin meet and greet: about 10 minutes at the pool, for ages 5 and over
- Shared or private sessions in the pool; ticket only, or with a shared or private hotel transfer
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Good for seniors: The show is watched from a seat and needs very little walking, and a wheelchair is available on request
- Getting around
- Little walking; Wheelchair accessible
- Children
- The dolphin swim needs confident swimmers aged 8 and up, and the meet-and-greet is open from age 5
- Setting
- Indoors and outdoors
- Time of day
- Afternoon, Evening
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup available as an option
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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
The Dubai Dolphinarium sits inside Creek Park, the long green park along Dubai Creek, about ten minutes' drive from the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Frame by its own description. The main event is the dolphin and seal show in its theatre of more than 1,100 seats: 45 minutes of dolphins leaping, spinning and splashing the front rows, with the seals doing their own turn. The Dolphinarium also runs a smaller exotic bird show, and in the indoor habitat pool there are two ways to get into the water with the dolphins: a short meet-and-greet at the edge for children from 5, and a proper swim for confident swimmers from 8.
What it feels like: the show is the loudest 45 minutes of a toddler's holiday. When a dolphin clears the water and lands flat the splash reaches further back than people expect; the children in the front rows scream and then ask to sit even closer. Grandparents can watch the whole thing from their seats. The swim is quieter and more personal: a wetsuit, water at about 23 degrees, a trainer beside you and a dolphin close enough to touch, for about twenty minutes. It is the part a ten-year-old will describe at school.
Who this suits: families with toddlers and school-age children first, since the show needs no walking and under-2s sit on a lap free; the multigenerational family, because seniors can see everything from a seat and the Dolphinarium offers a wheelchair on request. Teenagers and adults who swim well get the most from the swim session. It is a quick afternoon or early-evening stop, easy to pair with the Dubai Frame or the Dubai Mall.
What happens at the show
Show times and doors open are confirmed for your date.
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On the ticket-only options, make your own way to Creek Park Gate 1 on Umm Hurair 2 Street; parking there is free, first come first served. On the transfer options a vehicle collects you from your Dubai hotel; the shared vehicle collects other guests on the way. Aim to be there at least 45 minutes before your show or session, as the Dolphinarium asks.
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Dolphin and seal show: about 45 minutes. Regular-seat holders take any free seat, first come first served; VIP-seat holders sit in the seat they chose. The exotic bird show runs at its own times in the bird-show area.
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Change into your swimwear; the Dolphinarium provides a wetsuit for the swim. A trainer takes the group into the indoor habitat pool: about 20 minutes for the swim, about 10 minutes for the meet and greet. Phones and cameras stay outside the pool.
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The Dolphinarium has a café, prayer rooms and baby-changing rooms. On the transfer options the vehicle takes you back to your hotel.
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Inclusions
- Entry to the experience you choose: the exotic bird show; the dolphin and seal show with a regular seat or a VIP seat; a shared or private swim-with-dolphins session; or a shared or private dolphin meet-and-greet session
- For the swim: the wetsuit, provided by the Dolphinarium
- On the shared-transfer options: return transfer from Dubai city hotels in a vehicle shared with other guests. On the private-transfer options: return transfer for your group only. Ticket-only options include no transfer
Exclusions
- Creek Park entry: Dubai Municipality charges its own park entry fee separately (dubaipublicparks.ae)
- Photographs with the dolphins sold at the Dolphinarium, including the after-show photo
- Food and drinks
- Pickup from hotels outside Dubai city unless the operator confirms it for your hotel
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- Show times, reconfirmed 26 Sep 2026 on the Dolphinarium's own shows page: dolphin and seal show 2 pm and 6 pm, bird show 3:15 pm and 7:15 pm, daily except Tuesdays. Your captain confirms the time for your date with the operator.
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before your show or session. The Dolphinarium treats late arrivals as no-shows and does not refund them.
- Children: from 12 years an adult ticket applies at the Dolphinarium, and children under 2 enter free sharing an adult's seat. The operator gives one rate per option; your captain asks the operator about the child rate for ages 2 to 11 before you pay.
- Swim with dolphins: aged 8 and over, confident swimmers only, a maximum weight of 110 kg for deep water, and an adult aged 18 or over in the pool with any child aged 8 to 11. Bring your own swimwear to wear under the wetsuit. Pregnant guests must contact the Dolphinarium in advance.
- Meet and greet: aged 5 and over, an adult aged 18 or over with any child aged 5 to 11, and expect to get wet.
- No phones or cameras in the pool. Live-streaming the show is not allowed.
- Private sessions: these are listed for 'up to 3 guests' with one rate. Whether that rate covers the whole session or each guest is not stated; your captain confirms it with the operator in writing before you pay.
- Front rows at the dolphin show get splashed. Sit a few rows back with cameras and anyone who minds.
- Wheelchair service is available on request, and the building has prayer rooms, a café and baby-changing rooms (Dolphinarium plan-your-visit page).
- Some ticket-only durations are listed as 0.2, 0.3 and 0.45 hours, which read like minutes (the swim is about 20 minutes and the show 45 minutes by the Dolphinarium's own terms), and one private-transfer meet-and-greet option as 3.3 hours against 2 hours for the others. They are shown as given; nothing in this page relies on them.
- The shared transfer follows a pickup route, so the pickup window is wide and the vehicle may collect other guests after you.
- Availability and the slot are confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay.
- Prices are per person in INR unless your captain confirms otherwise for a private session. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.
Policies
Payment policy
Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.
Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.
5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.
Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.
Refund policy
If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Seats checked for your date. We confirm the show time, seating and any transfer before you pay.
- Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
- Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
- Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.
Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims cost?
Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims starts at ₹1,475 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims?
Included: Entry to the experience you choose: the exotic bird show; the dolphin and seal show with a regular seat or a VIP seat; a shared or private swim-with-dolphins session; or a shared or private dolphin meet-and-greet session; For the swim: the wetsuit, provided by the Dolphinarium; On the shared-transfer options: return transfer from Dubai city hotels in a vehicle shared with other guests. On the private-transfer options: return transfer for your group only. Ticket-only options include no transfer.
What is not included in Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims?
Not included: Creek Park entry: Dubai Municipality charges its own park entry fee separately (dubaipublicparks.ae); Photographs with the dolphins sold at the Dolphinarium, including the after-show photo; Food and drinks; Pickup from hotels outside Dubai city unless the operator confirms it for your hotel; Personal expenses.
How long is Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims?
45-minute show; 2 hours with transfers in Creek Park, Dubai, UAE. Ask the team for a different time slot. Pick no transfer, a shared transfer or a private transfer.
What should I know before booking Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims?
Show times, reconfirmed 26 Sep 2026 on the Dolphinarium's own shows page: dolphin and seal show 2 pm and 6 pm, bird show 3:15 pm and 7:15 pm, daily except Tuesdays. Your captain confirms the time for your date with the operator. Arrive at least 45 minutes before your show or session. The Dolphinarium treats late arrivals as no-shows and does not refund them. Children: from 12 years an adult ticket applies at the Dolphinarium, and children under 2 enter free sharing an adult's seat. The operator gives one rate per option; your captain asks the operator about the child rate for ages 2 to 11 before you pay. Swim with dolphins: aged 8 and over, confident swimmers only, a maximum weight of 110 kg for deep water, and an adult aged 18 or over in the pool with any child aged 8 to 11. Bring your own swimwear to wear under the wetsuit. Pregnant guests must contact the Dolphinarium in advance. Meet and greet: aged 5 and over, an adult aged 18 or over with any child aged 5 to 11, and expect to get wet. No phones or cameras in the pool. Live-streaming the show is not allowed. Private sessions: these are listed for 'up to 3 guests' with one rate. Whether that rate covers the whole session or each guest is not stated; your captain confirms it with the operator in writing before you pay. Front rows at the dolphin show get splashed. Sit a few rows back with cameras and anyone who minds. Wheelchair service is available on request, and the building has prayer rooms, a café and baby-changing rooms (Dolphinarium plan-your-visit page). Some ticket-only durations are listed as 0.2, 0.3 and 0.45 hours, which read like minutes (the swim is about 20 minutes and the show 45 minutes by the Dolphinarium's own terms), and one private-transfer meet-and-greet option as 3.3 hours against 2 hours for the others. They are shown as given; nothing in this page relies on them. The shared transfer follows a pickup route, so the pickup window is wide and the vehicle may collect other guests after you. Availability and the slot are confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is sold out, and you are told before you pay. Prices are per person in INR unless your captain confirms otherwise for a private session. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote.
What is the cancellation policy for Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims?
Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026
Is Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
Yes, it suits seniors. The show is watched from a seat and needs very little walking, and a wheelchair is available on request. Little walking. Wheelchair accessible.
Can children do Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims, and is there a minimum age?
The dolphin swim needs confident swimmers aged 8 and up, and the meet-and-greet is open from age 5.
Is Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims indoors or outdoors?
It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.
How do I book Dubai Dolphinarium at Creek Park: Dolphin and Seal Show, Bird Show and Dolphin Swims?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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