Dolphin Encounter
Supplied by: Atlantis The Palm
Enjoy Dubai's most popular dolphin programme, delivering an educational and fun experience for the whole family. Join our specialist team and learn more about these intelligent marine mammals and their behaviours. This experience is open to all ages and swimming abilities.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in waist-deep water alongside a team of experts
- Acquire knowledge about the intriguing biology and behaviour of the dolphins
- Same-day access to Aquaventure Waterpark and its private beach
Overview
Get up-close in waist-deep water with the resident dolphins and specialist team to learn more about their interesting biology and behaviour. Join the marine mammal specialists as you enter the beautiful Dolphin Bay lagoon to carry out some daily playful enrichment and training sessions and be impressed with their intelligence. Make sure to leave with a souvenir photo to capture your incredible encounter.
After your visit to Dolphin Bay, enjoy full access to the world-famous thrill rides and slippery slides of Aquaventure Waterpark. For those less inclined toward adrenaline-fuelled adventures, there are plenty of private, sunny beaches and comfortable places to sit down and relax at this beautiful resort.
What's included
- 30 minutes check-in/changing/safety orientation with a marine mammal specialist
- 30 minutes in the water
- Wetsuits or neoprene vests are provided and are mandatory for your experience
- Changing rooms and showers for use during the experience
- Towels and lockers for your use during the experience
- Complimentary juices after the experience
- FREE same-day access to Aquaventure Waterpark
- Same-day discounted admission rates to The Lost Chambers Aquarium
- Access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium
- Hotel transfers
- Food and drinks
- Photos are not included in the Dolphin Encounter however they can be purchased at the photo counter
Know before you go
You may present the voucher on your phone or as a printed copy, provided the QR code and voucher code are clearly visible. Please bring a valid passport or government-issued photo ID matching the contact name used for the booking. Guests without valid identification may be denied admission and will not be eligible for a refund. The voucher is valid only on the selected event date. Date changes or rescheduling are not permitted after booking. • OPERATIONAL TIMINGS - Waterpark: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 6pm | Fri - Sun: 10am - 8pm • Lost World Aquarium: Open daily, 11:00 am–8:00 pm • Atlas Village: Open daily, 10am - 6pm • Please note that operating hours may change without prior notice. Check the attraction's website for the latest information. • OTHER - Dolphin Encounter participants must arrive at Atlas Village at least 15 minutes before their scheduled experience time. Participants arriving 5 minutes or more after the scheduled start time will be considered a no-show. Please know that your scheduled time is for the mandatory check-in and not for the experience itself. Guests are advised to allow adequate time to collect their tickets from the Admission Plaza and arrive at Atlas Village before the start of their experience. All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a participating and paying adult of 18 years old and above. Children 2 years old and below have complimentary access.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date.
Cancellation time
Opening times
- Monday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM