These popular outdoor attractions in Dubai are worth a visit before the sun really turns up the heat
The cool UAE winter is almost over, and you know what that means… the summer sun is ready to make its entrance. Which means you need to soak up the outdoors while you still can.
There’s plenty for you to do, from desert adventures to glamping sites, but we would recommend you move the below list to the top of your list, because once the heat hits, these popular outdoor attractions will temporarily close their doors.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden
Closes: May 31, 2026
If you think Dubai is all about desert dunes and palm trees, Dubai Miracle Garden will make you question that theory. Dubai Miracle Garden in Al Barsha South 3 is the city’s most colourful garden, home to over 150 million flowers. But it’s more than just your typical garden. The floral displays come in the form of stunning floral arches, hearts, castles, and even an A380 Emirates plane. The garden remains open only during winter and closes in the summer as the temperature is too warm. The garden has added in new floral displays and exhibits for this season, which means you can always return and see something new.
Where: Al Barsha South 3, Al Barsha
When: Daily 9am to 9pm
Cost: Dhs100 per adult; children under 12 go free until May 31
Contact: (04) 422 890
PS. Don’t forget to visit Dubai Butterfly Garden, which is located within Dubai Miracle Garden. It consists of 10 custom-built domes filled with thousands of winged creatures of different varieties and sizes. Ticket prices are Dhs40 per adult and Dhs29 per child.
Purchase your tickets here.
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Global Village Dubai
Global Village Dubai
Closes: May 10, 2026
After a brief closure, Global Village Dubai reopened on Monday, April 20, giving visitors one last chance to experience the popular attraction before it closes for the summer. And it’s one not to miss. Year after year, Global Village Dubai draws in over 10 million guests, making it one of Dubai’s most popular outdoor attractions. Think of it as one big shopping mall under the night sky, but it offers items from all over the world. Besides the endless kiosks selling clothes, jewellery, shoes, grocery items, homeware, cosmetics, perfumes and more, you can enjoy a range of cuisines spanning the globe. To top it all off, there are cultural shows, roaming entertainment, and entertainment zones the whole family will love.
Purchase your tickets here.
Where: Dubailand, Dubai
When: 4pm to 1am
Cost: Dhs25 per person
Contact: (04) 362 4114
Dubai Safari Park
Closes: May 31, 2026
Dubai Safari Park is home to about 3,000 animals, from tigers, gibbons, moon bears, lions, elephants, giraffes, camels, Arabian oryx, Arabian wolves, mountain gazelles, and many more. Over the summer, the park closes its doors to protect the health of the animals (and visitors, of course).
Where: Al Warqa, Hatta Road
When: 9am to 6pm
Cost: General admission prices from Dhs50 for adults, additional packages and season passes are also available
Contact: (800) 900
Dubai Garden Glow
Dubai Garden Glow at Zabeel Park, Dubai
Closes: May 31, 2026
If you love all things bright, you will love Dubai Garden Glow. The outdoor attraction relocated within Zabeel Park, moving next to Dubai Frame with all new attractions, Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park. At Fantasy Park, visitors can discover huge, whimsical and Instagrammable structures at every turn, featuring a mix of lush nature blended with imaginative creativity. And Dino fans, you’re in for a treat at the Dinosaur Park – home to a thrilling collection of lifelike animatronic creatures. Don’t worry – they don’t bite, so you can snap the perfect photo and even pick up a few fun educational facts along the way.
When: Open daily 10am to 9pm
Cost: Dhs73.5 (includes Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park)
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