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Dubai Dolphinarium
Written by Swathi on May 4, 2020 Share on

Say hello to Dolphins at Dubai’s Dolphin Bay

Dubai is one of the most populous countries in the Middle East and a city that has emerged as a booming economic hub in recent times. Widely known for the Income-tax free law and the curb on child labour, this city has become home to many migrants and it aims to become a superpower within the next few years. Home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai is often referred to as the “City of Gold” and rightly so because of the treasures it holds and the kind of experiences it offers as a complete package to the people who visit the city.

One such treasure is the Dolphin Bay at Atlantis The Palm located on Palm Island in Dubai. This place invites adults and children alike to witness the Dolphin Shows and also go for a swim or two with the adorable dolphins. The perfect place to unwind and spend some quality time with your loved ones awaits you at the Atlantis. Swimming with the dolphins seems like fun, right? Read on to find out more about the Dolphin Bay.

Swimming with Dolphins at the Dolphin Bay
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Dolphin Bay at the Atlantis is the best way to get up close to one of the most beautiful creatures on the planet and you would be pleasantly surprised to know that these dolphins are harmless creatures who love the company of anyone who wants to swim along with them. The Dolphin Bay is your haven to spend some fun-filled moments with the friendliest member of the Whale family. The enchanting habitat of the dolphins at the Dolphin Bay is sure to leave you with a pleasant feeling as you get to know more about their way of life and the graceful way in which they carry themselves.

What to expect?

Swimming with Dolphins at the Dolphin Bay is an unusual experience that is sure to make you rant away about it to your family and friends once you are back from your Dubai vacation. The Dolphin Bay has a ticketed entry and upon payment, you will receive a swimsuit on rent, refreshments, and a towel. In addition, you will be given locker facilities to keep your valuables and also an entry into the Aqua Venture Park. The Dolphin Bay is very secure in terms of privacy and hence personal cameras are not allowed but the professional photographer at the Dolphin Bay will click some great pictures for you. But do remember that these pictures come at an extra cost but are totally worth it. You definitely wouldn’t want to be missed being clicked with the cute Dolphins!

Aqua Venture Water park at Dolphin Bay
Image source: Google Images

The Dolphinarium

There are certain rules and regulations that the Dolphinarium follows and the same will be told you during your buggy ride around the Dolphin Bay. Please keep in mind that you will not be allowed to touch the Dolphins too much during your swim and you should maintain utmost discipline with regards to the do’s and don’t’s. There are separate pools for adults and children and complete supervision and safety will be provided by the trained staff at Dolphin Bay. A Dolphin show will also be put up and some “Awww” moments are sure to come your way as you watch the Dolphins sway gracefully through their act. It is totally worth the time and money since this is not something that you witness every day and you have to appreciate what nature offers to you at the Dolphin Bay.

Dolphin Show at the Dolphin Bay
Image source: Google Images

How to reach the Dolphin Bay

The Dolphin Bay exists on the Palm Jumeirah Island right off the coast of the Jumeirah beach. It exists within the limits of land which enables road transport to Atlantis, the Palm hotel which is where the Dolphin Bay is located. It is also well-connected in terms of public transport like the Dubai metro following which you can take a cab to the Atlantis hotel. There is also an option of taking a cruise to the Atlantis hotel which is a faster but slightly more expensive mode of transfer to the Atlantis.

Atlantis, the Palm; Dolphin Bay
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Timings & Entry fee at Dolphin Bay

The time slots to visit the Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, the Palm is from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and is open to visitors all through the week. The Dolphin show takes place at 3 different slots which you can choose from once you reach the Dolphin Bay or you can even pre-book it. Make sure you carry some waterproof sunscreen with you so that you don’t burn yourselves under the sun at the Dolphin Bay since most of the time that you might be spending here will all be when the sun is at its peak.

You can choose to go for a swim with the dolphins or only go for the Dolphins show, all of which will vary in terms of cost. The price range can be anywhere between INR 2,000 to INR 15,000 approximately and it all totally depends on the kind of experiences you would like to take up at Dolphin Bay.

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