What is Dubai Miracle Garden?
The Dubai Miracle Gardens is an amazing floral garden and one of the largest natural floral gardens in the world. The picturesque garden showcases over 150 million flowers in various species and colours and spans approximately 72000 square metres. The Garden is located in the Al Barsha South Area of Dubai, a short drive from Global Village and IMG World of Adventure. It is located 20km from Burj Khalifa and 23km from Jumeirah.
Operational Seasons and Opening Times
Dubai Miracle Garden is open in the cooler months in the UAE, from November to May each year. However, in 2024, the Garden decided to open a month early, on October 1st. We visited in January and went on a day when it wasn’t too hot, as there are minimal sheltered areas in the garden. The Garden opens from 9am to 9pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 11pm Saturday and Sunday.
Cost of Entry (as of 2024)
Adults (aged 12 and over): 100 AED (approximately 43 AUD)
Children (aged 3 – 12 years) 85 AED (approximately 36 AUD)
Children below 3 years are free.
Booking online is essential to avoid the queues in the garden. We booked ours through GetYourGuide and found the transaction seamless.
UAE residents with a valid EID can purchase tickets for 60 AED.
Top Attractions
Dubai Miracle Garden isn’t just a Garden, it’s a picturesque installation of displays that showcases never before seen uses of floral arrangements. Some top attractions at Miracle Garden are;
The Emirates A380 – Emirates and Dubai Miracle Garden have collaborated to build the world’s largest floral installation on the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The A380 is covered with over 500,000 flora and is one of the main top attractions at Miracle Garden.
Floral Castle – A perfect spot for a magical photoshoot.
Floral Clock – One of my personal favourites! The clock measures about 15 metres in diameter and is usually one of the first things you see upon embarking on your Miracle Garden journey.
Smurfs Village – The kids absolutely loved this one! It features life-size Smurf characters, including the Smurfs village.
Umbrella Tunnel – Colourful laneways with nearby cafes and eateries.
Five Ultimate Tips for an Amazing Experience
1. Avoid Public Transport
We took public transport to Miracle Garden. While the metro was fine, we were a family of 4 and travelling on the Bus from the Mall of the Emirates was very busy and our pram barely fit in the bus. We caught a taxi when we left the Garden and found it much easier, even with the peak hours of traffic.
2. Bring a Hat or Sun Protection
Miracle Garden is mostly outdoors, and Dubai’s weather has some amazing sunshine. If you are visiting in the daytime hours, bring a hat and some extra sun protection so you can enjoy your time soaking in the magical floral arrangements.
3. Book Tickets Online to Avoid the Queue
We booked our tickets via GetYourGuide and found the transaction seamless. When we got to the Garden, the queue to enter was reasonably long, whilst we entered right away. Tickets can also be booked through their official website, Klook and so much more.
4. Give Yourself Plenty of Time to Stroll Through the Gardens
Give yourself a couple of hours to explore and immerse yourself in the garden. There are certain locations where you may need to wait a little while until others have finished taking their photos, however, most locations are very open for everyone to enjoy walking through them.
5. Visit on the Weekdays
Although Dubai Miracle Garden has many visitors every day, visiting on the weekdays ensures an even quieter experience.
Dubai Miracle Garden is one of the most popular attractions for tourists and UAE residents alike. As one of the world’s largest natural flower gardens, it showcases the remarkable possibility of cultivating such diverse plant life in a desert climate. I hope these tips can help you plan a magical and picturesque day in Dubai!
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