When is Dubai Safari Park open in 2026-27?

Season 8 opened on Monday 12 October 2026 and the park is open every day from 9am to 6pm during the season. The park's site gives last entry as 5pm, but the booking site's terms still say doors close at 4pm, so arrive well before 4pm. The closing date for this season is not published; the park normally closes over the peak summer months, so check the site before a late-spring visit.

How much are Dubai Safari Park tickets?

The Safari Park Pass is from AED 50 per person online and covers all six zones, the Arabian Desert Safari and the daily presentations. The Safari Bundle is AED 117 and adds the Explorer Safari Tour and unlimited shuttle train rides. Children under 3 and People of Determination enter free. No separate child rate is published; packages are priced per person from age 3.

Is Dubai Safari Park good for toddlers and young children?

Yes. Under-3s go free, Kids Farm is designed for ages 3-12 with a petting zoo, ponies, rabbits and a children's café, and the Arabian Desert Safari is a short 15-minute ride. Baby-changing stations are across the zones. On strollers the park's own pages disagree: the visitor guide offers stroller rental for a fee, while the booking site's terms say strollers are not permitted and are checked at entry, so call 800 900 before you go. Allow 4-5 hours and expect a lot of walking between zones, or use the shuttle train.

Is the safari ride included in the ticket?

The 15-minute Arabian Desert Safari is included with every ticket. The 35-minute Explorer Safari Tour through the big-cat, rhino and hippo habitats is an upgrade that comes with the AED 117 Safari Bundle, one ride per ticket.

Can children feed the animals?

Yes, as paid or free add-ons booked at checkout or at the ticket counter on the day. Giraffe feeding (AED 20) runs at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm, goat feeding in Kids Farm (AED 20) at 11.30am and 4.15pm, tortoise feeding (AED 20) at 2pm, pony grooming (AED 20) at 1pm, lemur feeding (AED 75) at 12pm and 4pm. The Al Wadi pony walk, birds feeding in the Kids Farm aviary and duck feeding are free.

Where is Dubai Safari Park and is there parking?

It is in Al Warqa 5 on the E44 Hatta Road, opposite Dragon Mart. Parking is free in P1-P3, with EV charging at P1. By public transport, take the Metro Red Line to Centrepoint station and then RTA bus F10.

Dubai Safari Park: wildlife park and safari journeys in Al Warqa

Name: Dubai Safari Park
Address: Al Warqa 5, Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: 800 900

Days OutAttractions & Edutainment

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Warqa

AgesAll ages
PriceAED 50a visit, lowest price
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Dubai Safari Park is in Al Warqa 5 on the E44 Hatta Road, opposite Dragon Mart, for families with children of any age: under-3s go free, Kids Farm is pitched at ages 3-12, and the free Saturday workshops are for 6-12s. It is seasonal: Season 8 opened on 12 October 2026, the closing date is not published yet, and in season it is open daily 9am to 6pm. The park's site gives last entry as 5pm, but the booking site's terms still say doors close at 4pm, so be inside well before 4pm. The Safari Park Pass is from AED 50 online and the Safari Bundle AED 117. Across 119 hectares there are six zones: African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert Safari, Kids Farm and Al Wadi, with 3,000-plus animals from 300-plus species. Every ticket includes the 15-minute Arabian Desert Safari ride and five free live animal presentations a day; the 35-minute Explorer Safari Tour past lions, rhinos and hippos needs the Safari Bundle. Paid encounters such as giraffe feeding (AED 20) are added at checkout.

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The activity

Attractions & Edutainment, explained

A wildlife park is a day out where children walk, ride and watch their way through animal habitats built to feel like the real thing: a savannah, a rainforest, a desert. Kids spot elephants, giraffes and big cats from a safari vehicle, sit through short live animal presentations, and at a farm zone they can pet and hand-feed goats, rabbits and birds. It builds patience and observation, early science vocabulary (habitats, endangered species, what each animal eats) and a sense of why wildlife needs protecting. Toddlers enjoy the farm animals and the ride; from about 3 most children can follow the whole park, and from 6 they get the most out of the shows and workshops.

Who it's for

Families with children of all ages. Children under 3 enter free. Kids Farm, with pygmy goats, Shetland ponies, rabbits and guinea pigs, is described by the park as perfect for ages 3-12. The free Saturday Young Explorers workshops are for ages 6-12. An adult must accompany children up to 12 at all times. People of Determination enter free and wheelchair-accessible transport, wheelchair and mobility scooter rental and baby-changing facilities are available; call 800 900 to discuss access needs.

What to expect

Book the Safari Park Pass or Safari Bundle online, pick a date and time slot, add animal encounters at the add-ons stage, and show the e-ticket at the gate. Allow 4-5 hours and arrive at 9am opening. Walk or take the shuttle train between the six zones (included with the Safari Bundle or as an add-on), ride the 15-minute Arabian Desert Safari that comes with every ticket, and catch the free presentations: Birds Kingdom at 11am and 2pm, Echoes of the Wild at 1pm and 3pm, Birds of Prey at 4pm, about 30 minutes each, seats go 10 minutes early. Bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes; no outside food. Times can change, so check the board at the entrance.

Highlights

Six zones over 119 hectares: African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert Safari, Kids Farm and Al Wadi, with 3,000+ animals from 300+ species (dubaisafari.ae)
The 15-minute Arabian Desert Safari in an electric vehicle is included with every ticket; the 35-minute Explorer Safari Tour bus past lions, tigers, rhinos and hippos comes with the AED 117 Safari Bundle (dubaisafari.ae/safari-journeys)
Kids Farm for ages 3-12: petting zoo with sheep, pygmy goats, ducks and chickens, a walk-in aviary, a kids café and two baby changing rooms (dubaisafari.ae/kids-farm)
Five free live animal presentations every day between 11am and 4pm: birds, otters and binturongs, and birds of prey (dubaisafari.ae)
Animal encounters from AED 20: giraffe feeding four times a day, goat feeding at 11.30am and 4.15pm, lemur feeding AED 75; the Al Wadi pony walk at 10am and 5pm is free (dubaisafari.ae/tickets)
Free Saturday workshops for ages 6-12 at 12pm and 3pm, for example a habitat diorama or gibbon enrichment toys, included with the park ticket (dubaisafari.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Dubai Safari Park is rated 4.5 on Google from 13,519 reviews. Reviews quoted on the park's own site mention how clean, well organised and spacious it is, with the safari journey past lions, giraffes and zebras picked out as the highlight, and several reviewers suggest arriving early and planning the day in advance.

The facts

Ages: All ages; under-3s free; Kids Farm pitched at ages 3-12; Saturday workshops ages 6-12; children up to 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Prices: Safari Park Pass: from AED 50 per person online (all six zones, Arabian Desert Safari, daily presentations)
Safari Bundle: AED 117 (adds Explorer Safari Tour and unlimited shuttle train)
Children under 3 and People of Determination: free
Animal encounters: AED 20 (giraffe, goat, tortoise, macaw and cormorant feeding, pony grooming)AED 50 (reptile encounter)AED 75 (lemur feeding)free (pony walk, birds feeding, duck feeding)
No separate child rate published, packages priced per person from age 3
Private packages per group
Behind the Scenes: AED 1,450
King of Safari: AED 2,500
Dine in the Wild: AED 2,150
Jungle Capture: AED 1,275
Schedule: Seasonal: Season 8 opened 12 October 2026, closing date not published (park normally closes over peak summer); open daily 9am-6pm; last entry 5pm on the park's site, but booking-site terms say doors close at 4pm. Free presentations daily: Birds Kingdom 11am and 2pm (Explorer Village), Echoes of the Wild 1pm and 3pm (Asian Village), Birds of Prey 4pm (Asian Village). Arabian Desert Safari runs until 5.30pm, Explorer Safari Tour until 5pm. Saturday workshops 12pm and 3pm
Languages: English, Arabic
Where: Dubai Safari Park, Al Warqa 5, E44 Hatta Road, opposite Dragon Mart, Dubai
How to book: ticketingsales.dubaisafari.ae/packages · dubaisafari.ae/tickets · 800 900 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day9am–6pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Seasonal: Season 8 opened 12 October 2026; the closing date is not published yet and the park normally closes over the peak summer months, so check the site before a late-spring visit (dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit)
Last entry: the park's own site says 5pm, but the booking site's terms say doors close at 4pm and no new visitors are admitted after that; arrive well before 4pm to be safe (dubaisafari.ae; ticketingsales.dubaisafari.ae)
Strollers: the visitor guide lists stroller rental (fee applies) and baby-changing stations, but the booking site's terms say no large bags or strollers are permitted and strollers are checked at entry; call 800 900 before you go if you need one (dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit; ticketingsales.dubaisafari.ae)
Free parking in P1-P3 with EV charging at P1; by public transport take the Metro Red Line to Centrepoint then RTA bus F10 (dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit)
Prayer rooms, first aid, lockers and free Wi-Fi are available; manual wheelchairs can be rented at the main entrance and mobility scooters are restricted to designated zones, both for a fee (dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit)
Outside food and drinks are not permitted; restaurants and kiosks are mainly in African Village and Al Wadi, and there is a café in Kids Farm with vegetarian options (dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit)
Encounter spots are limited and not guaranteed; add them at checkout or ask at the ticket counter on arrival (dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit)
Tickets are date-specific, non-refundable and single-entry: once you leave you cannot come back in on the same ticket. Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees; pets, large luggage and drones are not allowed (ticketingsales.dubaisafari.ae; dubaisafari.ae/plan-your-visit)