SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS

i've had friends who have done both...topline feedback is: atlantis is impressive - well it's at atlantis, so it has a feeling of being a bit special as you go. what they have all said though is that they are very strict about what you can and can't do, one friend said she felt a bit as if on a production line. they were hustled through..and it's very expensive. they charge for anyone to watch with you - and the photos are very pricey. friend who took her little girl to the dolphinarium said it's not as sparkly as atlantis but much more relaxed in terms of the amount of time you get with the dolphins, they're also flexible about people being there watching. oh and it's a load cheaper than atlantis. hope that helps!

Here's the info I received from the Dolphinarium a few months ago: The e-mail address is:[email protected] to get up to date timings...... A friend did the swim last month and said that it was good. I have only done the Dolphin Encounter at Atlantis as opposed to the swim, as they had a 2 for 1 offer with The Entertainer - was good. Greetings! All swimming session for the month of July 2011 are all fully booked. Dubai Dolphinarium will be temporarily closed for the month of August due to annual maintenance hence Swimming with the Dolphins are open only with these following timings: August 8 2011, Monday to August 13 2011, Saturday 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM and 04:00 PM August 26 2011, Friday 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM and 04:00 PM Swimming with the Dolphins: SESSION TYPE Charges AED Quantity Private 1,500.00 1 to 3 person flat rate 350.00 For each additional person maximum of 6 person Mixed 350.00 For each person maximum of 6 Time Break up for swimming session PARTICULARS Time Duration Arrival & reporting to customer service care 15 mins. before the session time Dress change 10 mins. Communication with Trainer 5 mins. Swimming Session 20 mins. Dress change after the session 10 mins. Total Duration of the Session 45 minutes For your booking, kindly fill in the following details: Name: No. of Persons: Preferred Date: Preferred Time (see below): Type of Session (Private or Mixed): Contact Number: Kindly book at least one week prior to your chosen session. Reservation is on a first come first served basis. Photostudio is not available during Ramadan(no free photos). Children from 5 to 12 years old should be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 5 years old are not allowed to do the session. Two watchers are allowed inside to watch, free of charge. Thank you so much and hope to see you soon here at Dubai Dolphinarium! Regards -------------------------------------------- Reception Dubai Dolphinarium Tel #: 04 3369773 Fax #: 04 3369774 <em>edited by chizz on 09/10/2011</em>

What I heard from friends is that the Atlantis one is extreeeemely expensive! Hope I helped