Escape to nature and visit the UAE’s brilliantly green and serene spots
Agriculture and the United Arab Emirates might not typically go hand-in-hand, but these spots are defying the status quo. Pick flowers, milk a cow, or even take a tractor ride through the fields at these local gems.
Emirates Bio Farm, Al Ain
The largest privately-owned organic farm in the UAE, Emirates Bio Farm is found amidst the red desert dunes of Al Shuwaib. The farm is built on the ethos of sustainability, which applies to crop rotation, use of pesticides and packaging of fruits and veggies sold from the farm. The farm has created a complete visitor experience, which includes a farm shop, outside dining and seating area, experience centre, greenhouse restaurant as well as an Arabian tent overlooking the farm and open desert dunes. During visiting hours, you can walk the fields, feed friendly goats, or pick up seasonal fruits and veggies. There’s also the Farmer’s Table restaurant, serving organic juices, fresh salads and veggie delights. Tickets must be bought online ahead of time, priced at Dhs50 per person (children under three are free). You can also order fresh and organic greens, fruits and farm-made goodies online, with free delivery on orders over Dhs200.
Where: Al Shiwaib, Al Ain
Visit: emiratesbiofarm.com
Rumailah Farms, Fujairah
Conceived in 2017, Rumailah Farm in Fujairah is the UAE’s first Jersey cow milk farm, and its herd of over 400 Jersey cattle are naturally grazed and milked locally to produce the freshest and creamiest dairy produce. As well as the original farm in Fujairah, Rumailah coffee shops can now be found across the emirates, in locations including Dibba, Dubai and Fujairah’s Umbrella Beach. To experience what life on the farm is like, you’ll want to book a farm tour, available from Tuesday to Sunday between 8am and 2pm. You’ll get to explore the cutting-edge facilities, find out more about production, milking and sample some homemade ice-cream. Group tours are Dhs150 for adults and Dhs50 for children, with breakfast or lunch at The Greenhouse afterwards an additional Dhs50.
Where: Rumailah, Fujairah
Visit:rumailahfarms.com
Mazaraa, Abu Dhabi
Part cafe, part farm shop, the mantra at Mazaraa is “we sell what we grow”, and that’s exactly what they do. As such, the farm shop shelves are stocked with seasonal produce grown on the land, as well as organic oil and honey from the UAE. To be assured of the freshest produce, you can even go and pick your own on the farm, as well as enjoy farm activities such as feeding the animals, fishing and camel rides, all for a fee of Dhs25 for adults and Dhs15 for children, which gets you entry plus a snack and juice. Afterwards, head over the farmhouse-style Mazaraa cafe for freshly brewed coffee and delicious bakes.
Where: Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi
Visit: @mazaraashop
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UAE Flower Farm, Ras Al Khaimah
Welcoming visitors from late December until March when its flowers are in full bloom, the gorgeous UAE Flower Farm is nestled in the picturesque Wadi Asimah in Ras Al Khaimah. The private, Emirati-owned UAE Flower Farm is filled with rows of over 50,000 rainbow-hued blooms, and invites visitors to walk among them and pick their own bouquet. There’s a small café on site, as well as an animal farm. Ticket prices for the 2025-26 season are an affordable Dhs15, with flowers to be bought on top.
Where: Wadi Asimah, Ras Al Khaimah
Visit: @uae_flower_farm
The Flower Farm, Abu Dhabi
Like its Ras Al Khaimah counterpart, The Flower Farm in Abu Dhabi is a seasonal attraction, reopening for the new season on Friday January 9, and running through until March. During the season, they offer a whole host of creative and culinary experiences, from flower arranging and painting workshops that invite you to unleash your artistic streak, to picnics among the blooms – although you’ll need to bring your own food and drink. Entry is typically Dhs10 for adults and Dhs5 for children, with flowers priced from Dhs3.
Where: Ajban, Abu Dhabi
Visit: @the.flowerfarm.ad
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