Dubai Safari Park Tickets

At AED 100 for adults, Dubai Safari Park is Dubai's most comprehensive and best-value wildlife experience. With 2,500 animals across 250+ species on 119 hectares, it is the largest wildlife park in the UAE by a significant margin — and the open safari bus tour, included with admission, delivers genuine close-encounter moments with lions, giraffes, white rhinos, and Asian elephants in semi-natural enclosures.

Families with children of all ages will find it excellent — the dedicated Explorer Village has a petting zoo and gentle animal interactions for young visitors, while the African and Asian safari zones provide the big-animal drama that older children and adults love. For those who want a contrast in wildlife style, Green Planet Dubai offers an entirely different rainforest biodome experience on the other side of the city. Budget a full morning to afternoon for Dubai Safari Park — 3 to 4 hours is the sweet spot.

Dubai Safari Park is divided into four themed villages: African Village (lions, giraffes, zebras, white rhinos, ostriches), Asian Village (Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, Komodo dragons, orangutans), Arabian Desert Village (Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, local desert species), and Explorer Village (a children's zoo with petting areas and play spaces). The open-air safari bus tour — included with every ticket — drives through the African and Asian zones with a knowledgeable guide, getting you within metres of free-roaming large mammals.

Walking paths connect the villages and allow you to explore at your own pace between bus tours. The park has multiple restaurants and food courts, and shade structures along the main routes. Arrive early (park opens at 9:30 AM) to catch animals at their most active before midday heat sets in. Most visitors spend 3 to 4 hours; families often stay for a full day. Note the park is closed on Mondays — plan accordingly.

Dubai Safari Park is located in Al Warqa, approximately 20 km east of Downtown Dubai. Taxi from Mirdif City Centre takes around 15 minutes and costs AED 40–60 from central Dubai. There is large free car parking on-site for drivers. No Metro station serves the park directly, so taxi or private car is the practical choice for most visitors.