Butterfly Garden Dubai
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- Overview
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Visiting hours
Important information
Overview
Dubai Butterfly Garden is a set of ten climate-controlled domes that are home to more than 15,000 live butterflies of 50 species. It is a calm, family-friendly stop where you can watch butterflies up close instead of on a screen.
What to expect
The main attraction is the butterflies themselves. They fly between the plants, settle on flowers and sometimes on visitors, so you can look at them from a very short distance. Everything happens indoors, inside the domes, so the weather outside does not affect your visit.
Ten climate-controlled domes
The space is divided into ten domes with a controlled climate that suits the butterflies that live there. Visitors walk through the territory and move from one dome to another. This layout means you can see a large number of butterflies during a single visit.
More than 15,000 butterflies, 50 species
The collection includes butterflies of 50 species, and the total number of specimens exceeds 15,000. Most visitors notice their first butterflies near the entrance and become more attentive as they walk, gradually telling the different species apart.
How the visit works
After payment you receive an electronic ticket. There is no need to print it — simply show the ticket on your phone screen. Tickets are issued with an open date, so an approximate visit date is given when booking.
The entrance ticket covers adults and children aged 3 and above. Transfer to the garden is not included in the ticket price, so travel has to be arranged separately.
Tickets and visitor rules
- The e-ticket is sent after payment and does not need printing.
- Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
- Children under 3 enter free of charge.
- Visitors under 12 are admitted only with an accompanying adult (18+).
- Transfer is not included in the ticket price.
Practical tips
- Choose a morning or a weekday: the domes are quieter then and the butterflies are more active.
- Your ticket lives on your phone and does not need printing, so check the battery level in advance.
- The dress code is casual; comfortable clothes and footwear work best because you will be walking.
- If you come with children under 12, an adult (18+) must stay with them throughout the visit.
Location and opening hours
The garden is located in Dubai next to Dubai Miracle Garden, which can serve as a landmark when planning your route. Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00.
Build your day around these hours: a morning visit leaves room to explore the domes without rushing and to combine the trip with other plans in the area.
Questions and answers
How many butterflies can I see in the Butterfly Garden?
The garden is home to more than 15,000 live butterflies of 50 species. They are kept in ten climate-controlled domes, so you will come across butterflies throughout the walk rather than in one separate area.
Where is the Butterfly Garden located?
The Butterfly Garden is located in Dubai, next to Dubai Miracle Garden. That park is a handy landmark when planning your route and the trip to the garden.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No, printing is not required. An electronic ticket is sent to you after payment, and it is enough to show it on your phone screen at the entrance.
Can I exchange or refund a ticket?
No, tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Tickets are issued with an open date, so an approximate visit date must be indicated when booking.
From what age is a ticket required?
The entrance ticket covers adults and children aged 3 and above. Children under 3 enter free of charge.
Can a child under 12 visit without an adult?
No. Visitors under 12 are admitted only when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
Is transfer included in the ticket price?
No, transfer is not included in the ticket price. You need to get to the garden on your own, so it is worth planning your route in advance.
When is the best time to visit the Butterfly Garden?
A morning or a weekday works best: the domes are quieter then and the butterflies are more active. The garden is open from 09:00 to 18:00, so a morning visit leaves more time for the walk.