The Dubai Safari Park team recreated it so that no one has ever created a natural resort for animals in an urban environment like this. This Park is closed in summer and will probably open in September, with new and exciting attractions.
This Park presents visitors with interactive and awareness activities, including the chance to feed the animals by hand. Some different facilities have been prepared for the convenience of travelers and for having fun. For example, some amenities include baby changing rooms, restaurants and kiosks, toilets, separate prayer areas, and a first aid facility.
The spectacular attractions of Dubai Safari Park
The elegant lakes and green landscape of Dubai Safari Park catch everyone’s attention at first look. The area of this Park is about 119 hectares and is separated into different regions, each featuring a specific topography. Numerous vehicles take you around this vast Park. Visitors can visit several of the best-known animals on this drive, such as Arabian oryx, gazelles, and camels. The leading Safari is in the Explore village. They transport you to the jungles of Africa and Asia for close contact with animals in their resort. Visitors can also visit the town and some species of animals, such as buffalo, zebra, etc., with specially designed vehicles.
Village of Africa
The African Village is one of the attractions in the Safari Park, where you can find majestic white lions, African elephants, and giraffes. The highlight of this place is the Grand Aviary, where you can easily watch the birds. An essential feature of this place is the guides who help visitors recognize the rare birds. The reptile house is another must-visit place.
Village of Asian
The Asian Village is where popular animals from the Asian continent are kept. Visitors can learn much exciting information about the native animals from the keepers and guides experts. The famous animal in this spot is the moon bear or black bear.
Timelining of Dubai Safari Park
This park is closed in summer and reopens in September. If you want leisure time and recreational activities, September is the best time to visit Dubai Safari Park.
Kids Farm
Dubai Safari has a unique Farm for Kids, a combination of fun about the farm, and a petting zoo. Children can learn about farm animals such as goats, chickens, and sheep here. There are some activities in the Dubai Safari that kids can do and enjoy, like riding ponies, visiting birds and their aviaries, and connecting with nature. Moreover, there are other attractions that kids can have fun and enjoy in the safari park, such as feeding the animals like giraffes, kids’ interactive activities, etc.
Time Table in Dubai Safari Park
Dubai Safari Park is from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. every day. If you want to visit the whole park, it may take more than 5 hours, so consider the time you have to plan your visit to have enough time. On the other hand, the daily attractions of Dubai Safari Park also have remarkable timing, and it is good to plan your visit according to the timetable of the shows. The schedule of the shows is as follows:
The Bird Show is a small theatre show from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 01:30 p.m. to 02:00 p.m.
The Amazing Creatures of the World, the big theatre show, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m.
The Raptor Show is an open field that starts from 04:00 pm to 04:30 pm.
The price of Dubai Safari Park Tickets
Dubai Safari Park’s entry fee is AED 50 for adults, AED 20 for children, and free for kids under three. The Combo Dubai Safari entry fee is AED 85 for adults and AED 30 for children. Guests who have SANAD Cards can bring two companions.
Dubai Safari Park location and the way of getting there
This park is situated in Al Warqa’a 5 and is easily accessible from both the Road of Al Awir/ Ras Al Khor and the Street of Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan (D54). Using a car is the best way of getting to the park, but those who don’t have a car can use public transportation and the easiest one is the Metro. If you use the Metro, you would need to take a taxi too, and it is about 16 minutes from the Dubai Safari Zoo from the Creek Metro Station.
Some conservation efforts in Dubai Safari Park
This park is not just for entertainment; there are some ambitious purposes behind its establishment. The safari park is built on a landfill area to transform the site into reusable space. In addition, this park has used some sustainable and eco-friendly technologies, like solar energy for its electric vehicles and facilities or repurposing human foods and animal waste to reduce garbage and use it as fertilizer in this park. Moreover, the Dubai Safari Park also protects some endangered animals using exhaustive scientific research.
Some more Information that you should know
- More than 3,500 free parking spots are available in the Safari Park, with the opportunity to transport you to and from the main gate.
- The call number of the park is 800900
- Their official website has a feedback form you can comment on after your visit.
Finally, Our Opinion
The Dubai Safari Park provides a memorable experience with wildlife. We strongly recommend that animal lovers visit this park for a fun day. Additionally, a lot of work has been done in this park to ensure the animals’ lives and comfort, and it has resulted in a remarkable improvement from the limited area of the erstwhile Dubai Zoo.
