06
September
2020
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11:34
Asia/Muscat

Dolphin Bay

Summary

No trip to Dubai is complete without meeting our friendly pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. The 4.5-hectare Dolphin Bay is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) gold standard accredited state-of-the-art centre that provides educational experiences for guests to learn more about one of the ocean’s most fascinating and friendliest inhabitants. Atlantis guests and visitors have the opportunity to meet these charismatic animals in unparalleled encounter programmes that are enriching for both the guests and the dolphins. As part of the Atlantis Atlas Project, we contribute 1 USD for every marine animal experience participated in by a guest, into partnerships which drive conservation and sustainability projects that help to protect the ocean and our environment.

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Dolphin Bay Experiences

Guests can enjoy a variety of unforgettable educational experiences with our resident bottlenose dolphins.

Dolphin Meet & Greet
The Dolphin Meet & Greet experience is perfect for guests looking to meet a dolphin from the edge of the lagoon without having to change into any swimwear. Meet and greet one of our fascinating resident Indo-pacific dolphins. Learn fun and interesting facts about their anatomy directly from our marine mammal specialists. Watch the dolphins during their daily exercise routines as they display energetic and natural behaviours. To close the experience, go back of house to learn more about how we expertly care for our dolphins. All guests will receive a complimentary printed photo.

Dolphin Meet & Greet runs daily at 10:00am and 4:40pm. From AED 399 per person. Open to all ages, but those 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

Dolphin Encounter
In this shallow, waist deep water interaction, you can join the marine mammal specialist as you get up-close to meet our resident dolphins and learn more about their interesting biology and behaviour. Enjoy an unforgettable educational experience as you discover the playful nature of dolphins during their daily enrichment and training sessions, designed to support both their mental and physical wellbeing.

Dolphin Encounter runs daily at 10:30am, 11:10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:10pm, 2:30pm, 3:10pm, 3:30pm and 4:10pm. From AED 549 per person. Open to all ages, but those 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

Dolphin Swim
Guests who are confident swimmers can enjoy a unique deep-water dolphin experience where they will get the chance to swim and interact with our resident bottlenose dolphins. With an exciting element of snorkeling in the deeper part of the lagoon, you will witness first-hand the natural underwater behaviours as well as how these magnificent mammals interact and communicate. A truly exhilarating experience, guests will have the chance to be part of the dolphins’ daily enrichment session as they swim alongside these majestic marine mammals.

Dolphin Swim runs daily at 10:30am and 3:30pm. From AED 775 per person. For confident swimmers aged 8+ but those 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

Dolphin Kayak
A new programme to Dolphin Bay, guests can kayak in the lagoon alongside our resident dolphins – this exciting programme is the only guaranteed kayaking with dolphins experience in the UAE. Guests can watch as these naturally curious marine mammals swim by or even come alongside the kayak for a truly magical moment. Take part in this daily enrichment activity for the dolphins and learn more about their natural behaviours in an engaging environment.

Dolphin Kayak runs daily at 10:00am 11:45am, 2:45pm, and 3:45pm. From AED 495 per person. For guests aged 8+ but those 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

Dolphin Paddle
An exciting new programme, guests can balance as they paddle around the lagoon alongside our curious, playful and friendly resident dolphins – the only guaranteed stand up paddleboard with dolphins experience in the UAE. Paddling alongside the dolphins is a unique opportunity to relax the mind and body while discovering up close their interesting natural behaviours in an engaging way.

Dolphin Paddle runs daily at 9:30am, 10:45am, 1:45pm and 4:30pm. From AED 395 per person. For guests aged 12+ only.

Dolphin Sunrise
Available to in-house guests, early holiday risers can experience a perfect morning programme. Join the marine mammal specialists at Dolphin Bay to learn all about our resident dolphins during their morning routine. Guests are invited to walk into the shallow parts of the lagoon and learn more about natural behaviours as the dolphins come closer. This programme is ideal for families and young kids to experience fascinating marine.

Dolphin Sunrise runs daily at 8:00am and 8:45am. From AED 250 per person. Open to all ages, but those 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

Dolphin Specialist
As part of Atlantis Atlas Project, Atlantis, Dubai’s commitment to sustainability and conservation, our Marine Education Programmes provide the chance to learn more about oceans and marine species and nurture a passion to protect them. Dolphin Specialist is a unique behind the scenes experience for young marine enthusiasts taking them through to our world-class facilities. Join the marine mammal specialists to learn what it takes to care for our resident dolphins. Participants will experience first-hand how to prepare the food for our resident mammals, participate in a physical health examination and take part in an up-close training session with a dolphin.

Dolphin Specialist runs Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 9:00am to 11:00am (two hours). From AED 300 per person. Open to children ages 8 to 14 years old.

Dolphin Tales Tour
As part of Atlantis Atlas Project, Atlantis, Dubai’s commitment to sustainability and conservation, our Marine Education Programmes provide the chance to learn more about oceans and marine species and nurture a passion to protect them. Embark on an educational journey by going back of house at Dolphin Bay and Sea Lion Point on a Dolphin Tales Tour with our marine experts to learn how we care for our marine life. Visit our medical laboratory where expert veterinarians and technicians provide the highest level of care and welfare for our marine mammals Our educators can answer everything you ever wanted to know about dolphins and sea lions, their behaviours and wellbeing – and the specialist care we provide for them.

Dolphin Tales Tour runs daily at 10am, 11am, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. From AED 360 per person. Open to all ages, but those 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.  

Inclusions

Each poignant experience begins with an informative introduction to dolphin training, physiology, and the importance of marine life conservation, before guests are guided down to the sandy shores where they are introduced to a marine mammal specialist. Guests learn behaviours which help create a deeper connection between human and dolphin. Each experience is designed to help foster a closer affinity with these intriguing animals, providing an experience which is educational, exciting and fun.

Guests under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years and older), with one adult per two children per interaction.

For those watching their friends or family members enjoy an experience, not wishing to get wet, a Dolphin Bay Beach Observer Pass is available. Guests can relax in a sun lounger and take photographs of their loved ones while also learning about our incredible resident dolphins.

Dolphin Bay experiences include:

  • Complimentary same day access to Aquaventure Waterpark
  • 30-minute check-in/changing
  • 15-minute orientation with a marine mammal specialist
  • Wet suits and/or vests (*wet experiences only)
  • Towels and lockers 
  • Same-day discounted admission to The Lost Chambers Aquarium