Dubai Miracle Garden

The basics

Visitors can book Dubai Miracle Garden tours with round-trip transportation from Dubai. Many tours also include visits to the nearby Butterfly Garden and Dubai Global Village.

The Miracle Garden offers a multitude of floral sculptures, all created or revamped annually and open for viewing between November and May each year. The flower-formed sculptures are created from different species such as petunias, viola, geraniums, and marigolds, and shaped into everything from cartoon characters to castles, pyramids, hearts, birds, and animals. Explore the walkways around the fairy tale-like displays, whose colors and scents are lent extra intensity by the surrounding desert-and-highway landscapes and backdrop of Dubai’s skyscrapers.

Things to know before you go

• Miracle Garden is great for families with kids and anyone wanting a break from urban Dubai.

• Don’t forget sunscreen—there’s not much shade—and bring your camera to capture the Instagram-worthy exhibits.

• The garden closes for summer and is typically only open from mid-November to mid-May.

• Exhibits change regularly, so don’t count on seeing a specific one from season to season.

• Food kiosks, coffee shops, kids’ playgrounds, hammocks, and restrooms are all here for breaks from the sightseeing.

How to get there

The Dubai Miracle Garden lies in Al Barsha South 3 in the Dubailand area southeast of central Dubai. Drive south via Highway E44 before turning onto the E311 toward the Arabian Ranches. It’s possible to arrive by cab or the buses that run here from the Mall of Emirates metro station, as well as on a guided tour.

When to get there

The garden is open mid-November to mid-May, although dates can vary. Opening hours are generally 9am to 9pm Sunday to Wednesday and 9am to 11pm Friday and Saturday. Remember, the park is closed during the summer months.

What the kids will want to see at Dubai Miracle Garden

There’s plenty for youngsters at the Miracle Garden, with sculptures replicating cartoon characters, animals, and other designs. Creations include a 59-foot (18-meter) Mickey Mouse; teddy bears, frogs, and parrots; and even a life-sized floral model of an Emirates Airbus 380 airplane.

Ways to explore

Colorful views and photo opportunities await around every corner at the Miracle Garden, so allocate around 2–3 hours to explore. Along with famous floral sculptures, such as the Emirates A380 plane, the multi-colored heart tunnel, and the floral castle, the scenic walkways also lead to a gigantic floral teddy bear, a floating lady, a lake park, and more.

Miracle Garden admission tickets include full access to the floral displays and attractions. Many Dubai Miracle Garden tours also include round-trip transportation from Dubai and a visit to nearby attractions such as the Butterfly Garden and Dubai Global Village.

Accessibility

The garden is wheelchair accessible, and there are reduced-rate tickets for disability cardholders. Golf carts are available for those with limited mobility. Service animals are welcome.

Age limits

None; kids under 3 visit for free.

What to pack

Your ticket or e-ticket, camera, power bank (you will likely take lots of photos), photo ID, sunscreen, a wide-brim hat, reusable water bottle

What to wear

Your favorite outfit, as this is one attraction where you won’t be able to resist taking photos! That said, modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees is recommended in Dubai, especially for women.

Not allowed

Touching, picking, or sitting on the flowers; outside food and drink, bikes, scooters, pets, balls, professional cameras, drones

Amenities

Free parking, restaurants, cafés, food kiosks, gift shops, kids’ play zone, benches, restrooms, prayer room, first aid room

Address

The Dubai Miracle Garden lies in Al Barsha South 3 in the Dubailand area, about a 20-minute drive southeast of central Dubai. It’s accessible by car, taxi, or public transport.

Driving

From Dubai Marina, there are two main routes to reach the Dubai Miracle Garden, depending on traffic. Either head north along Highway E11 (Sheikh Zayed Rd), then turn off onto the D63 and follow it to the garden, or drive south via Highway E11, exit onto the D59, then continue along E311 toward the Arabian Ranches. Free parking is available on-site.

Public transportation

To reach the garden by public transport, take the Dubai Metro to the Mall of the Emirates (MOE) station, then bus route 105 to the Dubai Miracle Garden.

Best times to visit

Waiting in line to take pictures is never fun, so arrive when the park opens at 9am for the best chance of a crowd-free visit. Alternatively, the golden hour before sunset adds a magical glow to photos and means you can stick around to see the illuminated

Best days to visit

The Miracle Garden draws a large number of visitors, especially on weekends and holidays, so it’s worth planning your visit for midweek to avoid the biggest crowds. If you do visit on a Saturday or Sunday, take advantage of the late-night opening (until 11pm); the crowds tend to peter out later in the evening.

Best months to visit

The gardens open seasonally, typically from early October through to the end of May. December through February is the best time to visit, when the flowers are at their peak bloom.

Special events

Festivals and special events: Look out for regular and one-off events at the garden, including flower parades, live music and dance performances, yoga and zumba classes, and children’s activities.