# Dubai Miracle Garden > Dubai Miracle Garden is an outdoor flower park in Al Barsha South, with an Emirates A380, a castle and heart tunnels made of living plants. It opens only in the cooler months: 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, daily 9am–9pm. Adults pay AED 105, children 3–12 AED 84, under-3s free. Allow 1.5–2 hours plus a taxi ride. Web page: https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-miracle-garden - City: [Dubai](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai), United Arab Emirates - YesGo score: 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h 30 min - Entry: AED 105, children 3–12 AED 84 - With kids: Fine with kids - Adult ticket (13+): AED 105 incl. VAT - Child (3–12): AED 84 incl. VAT; under 3 free - Season: 8 October 2026 – 31 May 2027; closed in summer - Hours: Daily 9:00–21:00, last entry 20:30 - Lights on: 19:00–21:00 - Butterfly Garden next door: AED 52.50 on its own, or +AED 42 as a combo - Re-entry: No — single entry only - Getting there: Metro to Mall of the Emirates, then a 10–15 min taxi or seasonal bus 105 - Address: Al Barsha South 3, Dubai — main entrance Gate 1 - Coordinates: 25.05981, 55.24454 - Facts checked: 03.11.2026 ## Key facts - **Closed in summer** — open only in the cooler months; replanted every summer (source: Dubai Miracle Garden official website; English Wikipedia) - **A380** — a full-size Emirates jet in flowers — Guinness World Record, 2016 (source: Guinness World Records; Dubai Miracle Garden official website) - **14 Feb 2013** — opened on Valentine’s Day (source: English Wikipedia; Gulf Construction Online) - **72,000 m²** — of outdoor garden (source: Dubai Miracle Garden official website; Gulf Construction Online) - **3 records** — Guinness: vertical garden (2013), A380 (2016), Mickey Mouse (2018) (source: Gulf Construction Online; English Wikipedia) - **18 m** — the Mickey Mouse topiary unveiled in 2018 (source: English Wikipedia; Gulf Construction Online) - **≈ 73 × 78 m** — the flower A380 as measured for the record, ≈ 22 m tall (source: Guinness World Records) - **120–150 varieties** — of flowers — Wikipedia says 120, the garden says over 150 (source: English Wikipedia; Dubai Miracle Garden official website; Gulf Construction Online) - **Al Barsha South** — in Dubailand, far from the metro (source: Dubai Miracle Garden official website; Wikidata Q21036724) - **Butterfly Garden** — a separate indoor garden next door, open all year (source: Dubai Miracle Garden official website; English Wikipedia) ## Dubai Miracle Garden tickets and prices Season 15 prices are **AED 105 for adults (13+) and AED 84 for children aged 3–12**, VAT included. Under-3s and People of Determination get in free. Cheaper resident rates need an Emirates ID and UAE PASS, so they don’t apply to visitors. Buy on the garden’s official website or at the gate, subject to capacity. Online tickets arrive as a QR code by email and WhatsApp and are **open-dated** — valid any day until the end of the season. They’re non-refundable, and entry is single: once you leave, you can’t come back in on the same ticket. Dubai Butterfly Garden next door isn’t included. It’s AED 52.50 on its own or AED 42 extra as a combo. Inside, the Buggy Tour, mini golf, mini train, food and souvenirs are paid separately. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Dubai, including online on the official site; only the metro and buses insist on a Nol card. Bought your ticket through Klook, Viator or another reseller? If it won’t scan, the gate can’t reissue it — contact the seller. > **Closed all summer** The garden opens only from autumn to late spring — **8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027** this season. From June to early October the gates stay shut while the beds are replanted. Visiting in summer? Only the indoor Butterfly Garden next door is open. ## Dubai Miracle Garden timings: when to go During the season the garden is open **every day, 9am to 9pm**, with last entry at 8:30pm. There’s no weekly closing day, but hours can change on public holidays and event days, so check the official site the day before. Go on a **weekday morning, 9–11am**, for thin crowds and softer sun. Or arrive around 4–5pm: you get daylight photos first, then the lights come on from 7pm. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday in the UAE) and holidays are much busier. November to March is the sweet spot — cooler days and the fullest beds. April and May are hot by midday but quieter. Shade is limited, so in warm weather stick to mornings or evenings. ## How to get to Dubai Miracle Garden 1. From **Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall** metro station, ride the Red Line towards Jebel Ali to **Mall of the Emirates** — about 15 minutes. Metro and buses need a Nol card; buy one from the station ticket office or machines. 2. At Mall of the Emirates, take a taxi — 10–15 minutes to the garden. In season RTA usually runs express bus 105 from Mall of the Emirates bus station straight to the garden; check this year’s timetable in the RTA app. 3. Easiest of all: a taxi straight from Downtown, roughly 20–25 minutes without traffic. Dubai taxis take cards, and Careem and Uber both operate. 4. Head for the main entrance, **Gate 1**, where your QR ticket is scanned and you can pick up a map. 5. For the ride back, book a taxi in an app about ten minutes before you walk out. ## Is Dubai Miracle Garden worth it? Yes, if you’re in Dubai during the season and like colourful photos: there’s nothing else on this scale, and it’s an easy, safe outing with kids. It’s a calm walk rather than a theme park, and 1.5–2 hours covers everything without rushing. Skip it if you only have a day or two, or you’re after nature and shade. It’s a giant floral set, not a garden of trees, and the round trip by taxi eats close to an hour. Spend that time around [Burj Khalifa](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/burj-khalifa) and [The Dubai Mall](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-mall) instead. ## What to see - **Emirates A380** — the life-size floral jet, with a marked World Record photo spot beside it. - **Heart Tunnel** — a long run of heart-shaped arches and the busiest photo spot in the garden. - **Floral Castle** — a fairy-tale castle covered entirely in blooms. - **Umbrella Passage** — rainbow umbrellas overhead; best in morning light. - **Floral Clock**, **Floating Lady** and the **Teddy Bear** — the ones children run to first. - After 7pm the displays are lit up and look completely different. - Included in the ticket: The Little District for kids, buskers, and storytime and family films on the Big Stage. ## A short history Dubai Miracle Garden opened on **14 February 2013**, Valentine’s Day, on open desert in Dubailand. It isn’t a botanical garden but a vast floral stage set: petunias and other annuals are trained over frames to make arches, houses, animals and a whole aircraft. The frames stay; the flowers are replanted each season. The garden holds three Guinness World Records. The best known is the **Emirates Airbus A380**, recognised in 2016 as the world’s largest flower structure. Before that came the largest vertical garden in 2013, and after it an 18-metre Mickey Mouse topiary in 2018. Flower counts vary wildly between sources — from tens of millions to hundreds of millions — so we don’t quote one. Either way, you won’t see this many blooms in one place anywhere else in the desert. ## What to wear and bring There’s no strict dress code, but modest clothing is recommended — think mall-appropriate rather than beachwear. Above all, wear **comfortable shoes**: the paved loop is long. By day bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen; shade is limited even in December. Outside food and drinks aren’t allowed — cafés and kiosks inside sell juice, shawarma and ice cream. Also banned: drones, scooters, bikes, balls and pets; tripods and professional shoots need prior approval. Don’t pick flowers or step into the beds. Charge your phone and bring a power bank. Winter evenings can be cool, so a light layer helps. Strollers manage almost everywhere, there are restrooms and prayer rooms throughout, and wheelchairs can be borrowed at the gate if available. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Travel dates fall between 8 October and 31 May - [ ] Ticket bought online, or a card for the gate - [ ] QR ticket saved on my phone - [ ] Nol card topped up, or a taxi app installed - [ ] Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen - [ ] Power bank for photos - [ ] Decided whether to add the Butterfly Garden ## Miracle Garden vs Butterfly Garden vs Global Village | | Miracle Garden | Butterfly Garden | Global Village | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Outdoor displays of living flowers | Indoor butterfly domes next to the Miracle Garden | Country pavilions, shows and street food | | Open | 8 Oct – 31 May | All year | 14 Oct 2026 – May 2027 | | Hours | 9:00–21:00 | 9:00–18:00 | 16:00–midnight, Thu–Sat to 1:00 | | Adult ticket | AED 105 | AED 52.50, or +AED 42 in a combo | AED 25 weekdays, AED 30 any day | | Best time | Morning, or evening for the lights | Midday, to escape the heat | Evening | The Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden share a fence — 3–4 hours covers both. [Global Village](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/global-village-dubai) opens only in the evening, so it can follow the Miracle Garden on the same day. ## Flowers in the morning, Downtown at night The garden while it’s cool, The Dubai Mall after lunch, then Burj Khalifa at sunset and the evening fountain show. 1. [Dubai Miracle Garden](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-miracle-garden) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · AED 105, children 3–12 AED 84 2. [The Dubai Mall](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-mall) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · Free entry 3. [Burj Khalifa](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/burj-khalifa) — YesGo score 79/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · from AED 189 4. [The Dubai Fountain](https://yesgo.io/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-fountain) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free; Boardwalk and abra ride paid ## Good to know Dubai Garden Glow is a different, illuminated park in another part of the city — don’t mix them up. Dubai Butterfly Garden is right next door but sells its own tickets. Re-entry isn’t allowed, so finish the Miracle Garden before crossing over. ## Tips - Arrive at 9am on a weekday, when the Heart Tunnel is at its quietest. - Want daylight shots and the lights? Arrive about 5pm and stay until dark. - Save the Butterfly Garden for the hottest part of the day — it’s indoors and air-conditioned. - Open-dated online tickets let you buy early and still pick the day by the weather. - Book your return taxi in an app while you’re still inside. - Water and snacks won’t get past security; buy them inside. ## Questions ### How much are Dubai Miracle Garden tickets? AED 105 for adults (13+) and AED 84 for children aged 3–12, VAT included. Under-3s and People of Determination enter free. ### What are Dubai Miracle Garden timings? Daily 9am–9pm during the season, last entry 8:30pm. Hours may change on public holidays and event days. ### Is Dubai Miracle Garden open now? Yes — Season 15 runs from 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027. The garden is closed from June to early October. ### How do I get to Dubai Miracle Garden by metro? There’s no station nearby. Take the Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then a 10–15 minute taxi or the seasonal bus 105. ### How long do you need at Dubai Miracle Garden? 1.5–2 hours for a relaxed loop; the garden itself suggests up to 3. Add 1–2 hours for the Butterfly Garden. ### What is the best time to visit Dubai Miracle Garden? A weekday morning from 9am for fewer people, or late afternoon to catch daylight and the lights from 7pm. November to March is coolest. ### Is the Butterfly Garden included? No. It’s next door with its own ticket — AED 52.50, or AED 42 extra as a combo with the Miracle Garden. ### Can I bring food or drinks? No outside food or drinks are allowed. Cafés and kiosks inside sell meals, juice and ice cream. ### Is Dubai Miracle Garden good for kids? Yes: paths are stroller-friendly, under-3s are free, and the ticket includes The Little District and Big Stage shows. ## How we checked Season dates, hours, fares, rules and lighting times come from the garden’s official website and FAQ, checked 03.11.2026. Khaleej Times agrees on the hours but lists AED 100 for adults and AED 90 for children, while the official site charges AED 105 and AED 84 including VAT — we show the official prices. Some travel sites mention 11pm weekend closing; the official site doesn’t, so we don’t either. Flower counts range from 45 to 200 million between sources, so we leave the number out. Bus 105 is seasonal and we found no 2026/27 timetable, so it is marked “verifying”; metro and taxi times are unofficial. ## Sources - Dubai Miracle Garden official website: season, hours, fares, rules and FAQ — 03.11.2026 - Guinness World Records: Largest flower arrangement/structure - English Wikipedia: Dubai Miracle Garden; Wikidata Q21036724 - Gulf Construction Online: Miracle in the Dubai desert - Global Village official website: season, hours and fares — 03.11.2026 - Khaleej Times: Dubai Miracle Garden Season 15 — ticket prices, opening hours and best time to visit --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.