Building & Support Facilities

Dubai Dolphinarium is a Dubai Government sponsored and supported project. Dubai Municipality was responsible for overseeing the concept to ensure that it will serve the best interests of the residents of Dubai and the large number of business and tourist visitors of UAE.

Inaugurated in May 2008 this 5000 sq m modern marine mammal facility located in the lush Creek Park in the heart of Dubai is the first and largest, fully air conditioned indoor dolphinarium in the whole Middle East and is a well-recognized amusement venue providing first class entertainment for a whole family.

Dubai Dolphinarium is equipped with latest sound system, light effects and has a 180° main arena featuring 1200 cinema style chairs situated around a 30 m x 16 m salt water pool.

• Training Pool area includes three pools. The Dolphins have their own private habitat area with 600,000 liters sea water connected to the main arena pool. For the health and welfare of mammals there are a medical pool and separated Seal pool enclosure.

• The Dolphin & Seal Halls are 30 meters long and 15 meters wide, which is allow us to hold events as charity and promotional events, press conferences, family days, birthdays and children fun activities.

• The Happy Valley Restaurant is situated in the center of the Dolphinarium, between The Dolphin & Seal Halls and serves a wide range of fusion cuisine as well as beverages and quick and fun meals for children. Happy Valley will be delighted to cater for any events which customers might want to hold in the Dolphinarium.

• Three classrooms and multimedia room accommodate children's Educational Programs and Activities.

• The colorful Gift Shop provides a variety of souvenir toys which have educational value and are all related to the marine environment.

• Dubai Dolphinarium Photo Shop has professional photographers capturing your precious moments with Dolphins and Seal after each show. It's a great pleasure to take a souvenir folder or frame with our beautiful marine mammals.

• The ticket counters are at the far end of the Dolphin and Seal Halls.

• The restrooms are in both the halls and the main arena areas for public convenience.

Marine Mammals
Dubai Dolphinarium is home to five Black Sea Bottlenose dolphins - Senya, Ksyusha, Fekla, Tetka and Jerry and Northern Fur Seals - Ghosha, Max, Fila and Lusha.

Our Staff
We have more than 60 employees who are here to serve you.  From the Managing Director, Mammal Trainers and care givers to the cleaner, we all have one mission - to please you and to make your visit as pleasant as possible.