If you've always wanted to see dolphins, Dolphin Bay at theAtlantis of Dubai is certainly one of the places to add to your list of things to visit.
The tourist attraction is a conservation habitat for Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
Today, I'm telling you all about Dolphin Bay in Dubai.
Dolphin Bay in Dubai: article summary
Meet dolphins in shallow waters
Children and adults who can't swim can still experience unique close encounters with dolphins in this beautiful location. This activity offers all age groups the opportunity to touch, dance and play with these marine mammals while standing in a waist-high pool of water.
Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult during the session. Groups can consist of up to 10 people. You can also ask a professional photographer to capture this wonderful memory.
For this 30 minutesyou have to count:
- Enter 695 AED and 950 AED (€179 and €245)
Venture into deep waters with dolphins
Another activity you're sure to enjoy is swimming with docile dolphins in a sparkling lagoon. Participants must have good swimming skills to try this activity. Don't forget that this attraction is only available for children aged 8 and over.
Here again, you can swim with dolphins for 30 minutes. The price is :
- Enter 910 AED and 1,130 AED (between €234 and €291)
Dolphin Bay - a dolphin experience
Who wouldn't love to explore the interesting underwater habitat of dolphins? The feeling of being surrounded by a group of curious but friendly dolphins will leave you speechless!
Dolphin Trek is an activity where visitors can take part in a shallow underwater interaction while wearing fins provided on site before indulging in underwater trekking fun at a depth of 3 meters. You'll benefit froma helmet suitable for underwater trekking.
This adventure is only available to people aged 8 and over. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying guardian.
In terms of price, you can expect to pay :
- between 910 AED and 1,075 AED (€234 and €277)
Snorkeling in Dolphin Bay
Swimming in deep blue waters with dolphins around you is such a fascinating moment. There are several destinations offering the snorkeling in Dubai and Dolphin Bay are among the most popular.
You can also join a popular deeper lagoon activity. Here, equipped with flippers while wearing a snorkel for breathing, you'll visit the waters of the bay. This program only entertains guests aged 8 or over.
For this activity, you must count :
- 665 AED (€171)
Taking pictures with dolphins
Those who don't want to get in the water can sit outside and let the dolphin swim right up to them. Here, you can also take photos with these endearing creatures to keep in your memory. these unique moments and relive them whenever you like.
For this experience, you should count :
- Enter 425 AED and 545 AED (€109 and €140)
A VIP pass to watch the dolphins
Spectators who simply want to watch the dolphins from afar, or who need to accompany a friend or family member on one of the adventures, need a VIP pass. This costs AED 300 (€77) and allows you to observe dolphins from afar in Dolphin Bay.
Training before your swim with the dolphins
Most sessions at Dolphin Bay Dubai start with a 10-15 minute orientation with dolphin specialistsThis time is not included in the session duration. This helps participants to be aware of what to expect in their sessions and how to get the most out of their interactions.
A few rules to follow at Dolphin Bay
There are a few general restrictions that everyone must follow.
First of all, you can't make videos of Dolphin Bay. Visitors should refrain from doing so. Participants are not allowed to carry jewelry or cosmetic accessories in the water, since it can be dangerous for dolphins.
Paid guardians accompanying children on an adventure may not take more than three children under the age of 12.
Equipment for any adventure is provided by the management, and visitors are not allowed to use their own equipment.
Spending a day at Dolphin Bay is a wonderful experience for young and old alike. On site, you can swim with the dolphins and discover these marine animals up close. I'm sure that you won't forget this day in a hurry.
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