Dubai Safari Park
- Choose your ticket option
- Overview
- Visiting hours
- Important information
- Questions and answers
- Tickets and booking
Visiting hours
Important information
Overview
Dubai Safari Park sits in Al Warqa 5, Dubai, and brings together animals from different continents across six themed zones: African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert, Kids Farm and Al Wadi. Walking trails connect the zones, rest areas are available, and cafés and restaurants operate inside the park.
What to Expect in the Park
The park is laid out as six separate zones, each of which you can explore on foot at your own pace. Walking trails link them, and rest areas let you take a break between sections.
- African Village
- Asian Village
- Explorer Village
- Arabian Desert
- Kids Farm
- Al Wadi
Live animal presentations and encounters run during the day according to the daily schedule, so it is worth checking the exact times on the day of your visit.
Standard and Journey Tickets
When booking, you choose one of two ticket types. Both give access to all six zones but differ in the rides included.
| Included | Standard | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| All six themed zones | Yes | Yes |
| Arabian Desert Safari (about 15 minutes) | Yes | Yes |
| Live presentations and animal encounters per the daily schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Explorer Safari — about 35 minutes on a dedicated bus | No | Yes |
| Shuttle train between zones | No | Unlimited rides |
| Price per person | $14 | $30 |
One detail matters: access to Explorer Village with a Standard ticket does not include the Explorer Safari ride — that requires the Journey ticket. If both the bus safari and quick transfers between zones on the shuttle train matter to you, choose Journey.
Animal Feedings
Feeding experiences can be purchased separately inside the park. They cost extra and are not included in either the Standard or the Journey ticket.
- Giraffes — AED 20
- Lemurs — AED 75
- Birds — AED 15
- Goats and other animals at the Kids Farm — from AED 15
Places are limited, so check availability when booking or right after entering the park. Animals may only be fed approved food as part of an organised activity.
How It Works
You choose your ticket when booking and receive an e-ticket after payment. At the entrance, simply show it on your phone — no printing is required.
Inside the park you plan your own route: some parts are covered on foot, and with the Journey ticket a shuttle train runs between zones. For safari rides and presentations, follow the schedule of the day.
Good to Know
- Tickets are open-dated: you select an approximate visit date when booking.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
- Children under 3 enter free; from age 3 the price is the same for adults and children.
- Transfers, meals and paid animal encounters are not included.
- Opening hours are daily 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with last entry at 5:00 PM.
Getting There
The park is located at Al Warqa 5, Dubai. By public transport, take the metro to Centrepoint and then bus F10. Free parking is available for those arriving by car.
If getting there on your own is inconvenient, shared or private transfers can be booked separately through us.
Practical Tips
- Allow 4–5 hours for your visit so you have time for the zones, safaris, presentations and additional activities.
- Arrive at opening to leave enough time for everything you plan.
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Schedules may change — check the programme on the day of your visit.
Questions and answers
What does the Standard ticket include?
The Standard ticket at $14 per person gives access to all six themed zones of the park: African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert, Kids Farm and Al Wadi. It also includes the Arabian Desert Safari ride of approximately 15 minutes, live presentations and complimentary animal encounters according to the daily schedule. The Explorer Safari ride is not included.
How is the Journey ticket different from Standard?
Journey at $30 per person includes everything in the Standard ticket, plus the Explorer Safari ride on a dedicated bus of approximately 35 minutes and unlimited shuttle train rides between zones. If you want the bus ride through the wildlife habitats, the Journey ticket is the one you need.
Can I feed giraffes and other animals?
Yes, feeding experiences can be purchased separately in the park: giraffes — AED 20, lemurs — AED 75, birds — AED 15, and goats and other animals at the Kids Farm — from AED 15. These cost extra and are not included in either the Standard or the Journey ticket. Places are limited, so check availability when booking or right after entering. Animals may only be fed approved food as part of an organised activity.
How much time should I plan for the visit?
Allow 4–5 hours for your visit: that is enough for walking the zones, safari rides, presentations and additional activities such as animal feedings. To fit in more, arrive at opening — the park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with last entry at 5:00 PM. Check the activity schedule on the day of your visit.
How do I get to Dubai Safari Park?
The park is located at Al Warqa 5, Dubai. By public transport, take the metro to Centrepoint station and then bus F10. Free parking is available on site for those arriving by car. A shared or private transfer can be booked separately through us if needed.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No, printing is not required. After payment you will receive an e-ticket, and it is enough to show it on your phone at the entrance. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
From what age does a child need a ticket?
Children under 3 enter free. From age 3 the ticket price is the same for adults and children, so a separate ticket is required for the child.
What is not included in the ticket price?
Transfers, meals and paid animal encounters, including feedings, are not included in the ticket price. They can be purchased or arranged separately: cafés and restaurants operate inside the park, and a shared or private transfer can be booked through us. Tickets are open-dated and non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Are there cafés and rest areas inside the park?
Yes. Cafés and restaurants operate inside the park, and there are rest areas and walking trails between the themed zones. The six zones — African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert, Kids Farm and Al Wadi — are linked, so you can plan your route to alternate walking with breaks. Food and drinks at the cafés and restaurants are paid separately and are not included in the ticket.
What does an open-dated ticket mean?
When booking, you select an approximate visit date, and the ticket itself stays open-dated — there is no fixed entry time. Plan around the park's opening hours: daily 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with last entry at 5:00 PM. The ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable, so it is worth planning your date in advance.
Can I refund or exchange a purchased ticket?
No, tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. After payment you receive an e-ticket, which you simply show on your phone at the entrance — no printing is required. Keep this rule in mind in advance: the open date lets you indicate an approximate visit date when booking, but it does not mean the ticket can be refunded.
What is the Arabian Desert Safari and how long does it last?
The Arabian Desert Safari is a ride of approximately 15 minutes through the Arabian Desert zone. It is included in the Standard ticket and therefore in the Journey ticket as well. The Explorer Safari is separate: about 35 minutes on a dedicated bus, available only with the Journey ticket — access to Explorer Village with a Standard ticket does not include it.
What is there for children in the park?
One of the park's six zones is the Kids Farm, where you can see goats and other animals. Feeding activities at the Kids Farm are purchased separately, with prices starting from AED 15, and they are not included in either the Standard or the Journey ticket. Children under 3 enter free; from age 3 the ticket price is the same for adults and children.
Is there parking at the park and how do I get there?
The park is located in Al Warqa 5, Dubai. Free parking is available for those arriving by car. By public transport, take the metro to Centrepoint station and then bus F10. If getting there on your own is inconvenient, shared or private transfers can be booked separately.