Dolphin Swim
DOLPHIN BAY & SEA LION POINT

Meet the ocean’s most playful residents

Atlas Village brings together three lagoons, Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphins, and resident sea lions for encounters that feel genuinely personal. Guided throughout by specialists, with options for every age and confidence level.

No visit to Aquaventure World is completely legendary without meeting the resident dolphins.

DOLPHIN BAY

A legendary first hello

Dolphin Bay is home to Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphins across three lagoons, with expert guided experiences for every age and swimming ability. Shallow water encounters, deep water swims, and everything in between.

Dolphin Encounter with Family
SHALLOW WATER EXPERIENCE

Dolphin Encounter

Wade into the shallow lagoon for a 30 minute guided encounter with Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphins, led by marine mammal specialists. Suitable for all ages and swimming abilities, with small group sizes.

Dolphin Bay
DEEP WATER EXPERIENCE

Dolphin Swim

A deeper water dolphin experience for confident swimmers, guided by marine mammal specialists. Swim and snorkel alongside the dolphins and see their natural behaviours beneath the surface.

Dolphin Bay
LEARN BEFORE YOU DIVE IN

The Dolphin Presentation

Watch Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphins demonstrate natural behaviours and intelligence in a guided presentation led by the marine mammal specialists who know them best.

Our contribution

As part of the Atlantis Atlas Project, we contribute a portion of our earnings from marine animal experiences and green meeting events into partnerships that support conservation and sustainability projects focused on protecting the ocean and our environment.

Our Contribution Atlas Project
Sea Lion Point

A legendary “seal” of approval

Prepare to be impressed by our social and chatty superstars. Get up-close and personal as we show you how we take care of them while helping you to develop a greater appreciation and respect for marine life.

Sea lion Meet and Greet
Sea Lion Encounter
SEA LION EXPERIENCES

A different kind of close encounter

The sea lions have a personality all their own, and Sea Lion Point lets you meet it up close. Choose a wet or dry encounter, guided throughout by marine specialists.

UP CLOSE WITH THE SEA LIONS

The sea lion encounter

Meet the sea lions up close in a guided shallow water session designed to be fun, safe, and full of insight, led by the specialists who work with them every day.

We are accredited

Atlantis Dubai is the first destination in the Middle East accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the international gold standard for animal care. As a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), we are part of a global network dedicated to the conservation of animals and their habitats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do we open?

You can break records at the world’s largest waterpark every day of the year. The park opens at 10am until 6:30pm.

Are there any age restrictions?

At Atlas Village we have dry, shallow and deep-water experiences. The dry and shallow experiences are suitable for all ages and swimming abilities. However, our deep-water experience, is only suitable for confident swimmers aged 6 years and above. All children under 12 years must be accompanied by a participating and paying adult of 18 years and above.

Where are you located?

Atlas Village is located inside Aquaventure Waterpark. Make your way to Aquaventure Ticketing Plaza and follow the Atlas Village signage.

What should I wear?

Be prepared to get WET! We provide wetsuits, towels and lockers for all wet experiences.

Terms and Conditions

if you’re looking for more detailed information, take a look at the complete list of Terms & Conditions.