Last verified: September 2026. Prices and show times change often, so check the official Dubai Dolphinarium site before you go.
Dubai Dolphinarium in Creek Park is one of the city’s longest-running family attractions, and the only place in Dubai with a daily dolphin and seal show. It is fully indoors and air-conditioned, which makes it a solid option in summer. But at full price, a family of four can easily spend AED 350 or more before snacks and photos. This guide covers what tickets actually cost in 2026, which deals are worth it, and how to keep the visit affordable.
Quick answer: Regular seats for the Dolphin & Seal Show cost around AED 110 for adults and AED 60 for children at full price, while VIP seats are AED 130 and AED 80. Voucher sites like Cobone regularly cut that to around AED 80 for adults and AED 45 for children. Add AED 5 per person for Creek Park entry, go on a weekday, and skip the add-ons if you are on a tight budget. The venue is closed on Tuesdays.
Dubai Dolphinarium ticket prices (2026)
Prices below are standard rates seen across the official booking channels and major resellers at the time of writing. Children under 2 go free, children aged 2 to 11 pay the child rate, and anyone 12 or older pays the adult rate.
| Ticket | Adult (12+) | Child (2–11) | Typical deal price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & Seal Show – Regular | Around AED 110 | Around AED 60 | AED 80 adult / AED 45 child (Cobone) |
| Dolphin & Seal Show – VIP | AED 130 | AED 80 | AED 99 adult / AED 69 child (Cobone) |
| Creek Park entry | AED 5 | AED 5 | Paid separately at the park gate |
| Meet & Greet, Swim with Dolphins | Priced separately and far more expensive than the show. Meet & Greet is for ages 5+, the swim for ages 8+. | ||
What a family of four really pays: two adults and two children in regular seats cost about AED 340 at full price plus AED 20 park entry, so roughly AED 360. With voucher prices, the same visit comes to about AED 250 plus park entry, a saving of around AED 110.
Show times and what’s on
The official schedule currently lists the following, all closed on Tuesdays:
- Dolphin & Seal Show: 2pm and 6pm (about 45 minutes). Some resellers also list an 11am show, so confirm the slot when booking.
- Exotic Bird Show: 3:15pm and 7:15pm.
- Dolphin Meet & Greet, Swim with Dolphins and educational tours: several slots daily, booked separately.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early. Seating in the regular section is first come, first served, and the best regular seats go quickly on weekends.
How to save money at Dubai Dolphinarium
1. Buy a voucher instead of paying at the counter. Cobone and similar platforms regularly sell show tickets for 25% to 30% below the standard rate. Check the validity dates and conditions, since most vouchers are non-refundable.
2. Check the official site for seasonal offers. Dubai Dolphinarium runs its own online promotions, including winter offers of up to 35% off, festive deals and community offers. These usually apply to online bookings only and cannot be combined with other discounts.
3. Choose regular seats. The venue is small enough that regular seats still give a good view. VIP adds around AED 20 per person, which is AED 80 for a family of four.
4. Go on a weekday. Weekday shows are quieter, so you are less likely to be pushed into a later slot or poorer seats.
5. Skip the add-ons if the budget is tight. Photo packages, the bird show, the mirror maze and in-water experiences can double the cost of the day. Pick one add-on at most, or none.
6. Make a day of Creek Park. Your AED 5 park entry also covers Creek Park’s lawns, play areas and picnic spots. Bring your own food instead of buying snacks inside. Our guide to the best picnic spots in Dubai has more ideas.
7. Pay with a cashback card. If you book online, a cashback credit card earns a little back on every ticket.
Getting there and park entry
Dubai Dolphinarium is inside Creek Park, near Gate 1, in Umm Hurair 2. Creek Park charges AED 5 per person for entry, paid at the gate, usually with a Nol card. If you don’t have one, you can buy and top one up at the counter. Our Nol card discounts guide explains how to get more value from it.
Parking is available near the gate, and the nearest metro stations are a short taxi ride away. For families, driving or taking a taxi is usually easier than public transport.
Is Dubai Dolphinarium worth the money?
For families with children aged about 3 to 12, the show is good value at voucher prices. It is indoors, short enough to hold young children’s attention, and easy to combine with a free afternoon in Creek Park. At full price with VIP seats and add-ons, it becomes an expensive hour. If you are planning a day out for a birthday, compare it with the options in our kids’ birthday parties in Dubai guide, or look at other indoor ideas in fun things to do in Dubai in summer and bowling in Dubai.
Some visitors also have concerns about keeping dolphins in captivity. If that matters to you, consider it before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Dubai Dolphinarium ticket?
Regular seats for the Dolphin & Seal Show cost around AED 110 for adults and AED 60 for children aged 2 to 11 at full price. VIP seats are AED 130 and AED 80. Deals often bring regular tickets down to around AED 80 and AED 45. Creek Park entry is an extra AED 5 per person.
Is Dubai Dolphinarium open on Tuesdays?
No. The shows run daily except Tuesdays.
Do children under 2 need a ticket?
No. Children under 2 enter free. Children aged 2 to 11 need a child ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.
Do I need a Nol card to visit?
The Dolphinarium is inside Creek Park, which charges AED 5 per person for entry, usually paid by Nol card at the gate. You can buy a Nol card there if you don’t have one.
What is the cheapest way to see the dolphin show?
Buy a regular-seat voucher from a deals site such as Cobone or book an online offer on the official site, go on a weekday, and skip the paid add-ons.
For more ways to cut the cost of days out, see our Entertainer app guide.
