Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
03 June 2024 | 13 min read
The Dubai safari Park is a 119-hectare wildlife sanctuary in Dubai that houses over 3,000 animals that originate from all over the world. At this one-of a kind park in the UAE you will see both exotic and indigenous wildlife.
The main goal why this park was created was to protect and conserve wildlife and also to educate people about the wildlife. It has different villages including the Arabian, Asian, African and Explorer village where animals from the specific parts of the world are found and their habitats are recreated.
The animals here are collected from various zoos across the world and others have been rescued and are now in the conservancy. The park has taken in many animals that are almost going extinct and they are now being protected there.
If you love wildlife and would want to interact with them at their natural habitat, then visiting the Safari park is a great idea. There are different types of animals here including 15 species of carnivores, different varieties of primates, over 50 types of reptiles, amphibians and about 111 species of birds.
The park is solar powered and allows you to have a personal connection with the animals with activities like feeding the giraffes and elephants and also you get entertained by the live shows that show you how the birds of prey hunt and their flying tactics.
If you are visiting with your family, the children can also enjoy playing and discovering more about wildlife at the Kids Farm. You can also sit at the Wadi area and enjoy a meal from one of the restaurants there or alternative come with your packed meals and do a picnic there as you take in the beautiful sceneries.
Many people come to this park not only to see the wildlife but also to relax and take in the fresh air at the sanctuary.
The park is divided into different villages with each having unique offerings:
this part of the park replicated the dense forests of Asia and Africa and is home to lions and tigers
The animals found here include Cheetah, Tiger, Striped Hyena, Lion, Hippo, Antelope, Zebra, Cape Buffalo, Nile Crocodile and many more.
This Part of the park represents the beautiful African Rainforests and is home to some of the most exotic animals such as white lions, chimpanzees, giant tortoises and many others.
The animals found here are Lemur, Pygmy Hippo, Okapi, Gorilla, African Lion, Flamingo, Bongo and many others.
This site showcases the wildlife that is in the Arabian desert such as the Oryx, wolves and much more.
Animals found here include Arabian Wolf, Oryx, Ostrich, Gazelle and many others.
At this site you will see the Asia’s only great ape and giant komodo dragons. To make the trip more interesting you can board a toy train and move around the park with it.
Animals that you will see here include Moon Bears, Gibbons and Komodo Dragons.
The Wadi, which means a Valley in Arabic, is a very beautiful site with manmade streams and lush greenery that is well maintained by the municipality of Dubai. This part replicates the many pretty Wadis in the region and although it does not have any wildlife, it is a great place to visit and enjoy beautiful sceneries.
This part of the Safari Park is an entertainment facility for children where they can play and also learn about wildlife as they interact with the animals first hand.
The animals that you will see here include Sheep, Chicken, Goat and many other farm animals.
The Safari Park is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm in the evening so you can go there any time during the operating hours.
The schedule for the park tour may change on special occasions especially during the Ramadan.
When you want to go to the Safari Park in Dubai you can talk to a local UAE travel agency to organize entry tickets for you. The tickets to enter the park cost AED 50 for adults and AED 20 for children. If you are choosing the Safari journey packages, you can get one for AED 90 if you are an adult and AED 35 for a child.
Toddlers under the age of three and people of determination with one companion do not need to pay any fees because they are allowed to enter the park free of charge.
Dubai Safari Park is located in Al Warqa, just off the Ras Al Khor Road and directly opposite Desert Palm Polo Club.
The fastest and easiest way to get to Safari Park in Dubai is using a car because the metro does not extend close to the area.
The Dubai Safari Park is a great place to visit for anyone who loves wildlife and would like to have a firsthand interaction with them. When you go there you can see the animals from across the world including those that are almost going extinct.
The villages in the park and made in a way to replicate the different environments where the specific wildlife originates from which makes them to feel at home. Buy tickets to the park and after the tour you will feel like you have explored the whole world in a single day.
Book for tickets to Safari Park and once it is successful; check your email for the link to download the ticket. When you go to the park you will show this ticket at the entrance and it will be scanned to allow you entry.
Tickets to the Dubai safari Park go for AED 50 for adults and AED 20 for children. When you opt for the Safari journey you will be charges AED 90 and children will be charged AED 35.
The Safari Park tickets include entrance to:
When you go for the journey ticket it gives you access to:
a. A walking tour through Al Wadi to the African village, Explorer village and Asian village
b. Unlimited train rides at the park
c. A 35 minutes guided Safari tour
d. A 10 minutes’ Arabian desert safari tour in an electrical vehicle
e. Live Shows
f. Kids Farm
The park opens every day at 9:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm in the evening.
the main attractions of the Safari park are the wildlife in the different villages, the Wadi and also the Kids farm which is meant for children to play and learn about animals.
If you want to completely explore the Park you will need to spend at least 6 hours there which is enough to visit all the villages.