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Dubai Safari Park: Complete Visitor Guide 2026

One of the world's largest safari parks — 119 hectares of African, Arabian, and Asian wildlife habitats, 3,000 animals, and a safari bus tour included in your ticket.

AED 60
Adult Ticket
AED 30
Child (3-12)
3,000+
Animals
119ha
Park Size

Safari Park Zones

Arabian Village

Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, camels, and native Gulf species. Conservation focus on endangered Arabian wildlife.

African Village

Lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and African savannah species. Most popular zone with kids.

Asian Village

Tigers, elephants, orangutans, and Asian species. Elephant encounter experiences available.

Open Safari Zone

Free-roaming animals viewed from safari bus. Drives through multiple habitats with guide commentary.

Bird World

Hundreds of bird species including flamingos, macaws, and exotic birds in walk-through aviaries.

Children's Farm

Petting zoo, feeding experiences, and gentle animals for young children. Separate admission.

TicketCostNotes
Adult (12+)AED 60All zones + safari bus
Child (3-12)AED 30All zones + safari bus
Under 3FreeWith paying adult
Opening hours9am-5:30pmClosed Mondays

Safari bus tip: The open-vehicle safari bus tour through the free-roaming zone is the park highlight. The first bus departs at 9:30am. Book your bus slot when you arrive — they fill up. The 45-minute tour passes lions, giraffes, and zebras at close range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Dubai Safari Park?

Adult tickets cost AED 60 and children (3-12) pay AED 30. Under 3 enter free. The ticket includes all zones and the safari bus tour. Buy online at dubaisafaripark.ae for 5-10% off and to guarantee bus times.

What animals does Dubai Safari Park have?

3,000+ animals from 78 species including lions, tigers, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, hippos, orangutans, zebras, Arabian oryx, flamingos, and hundreds of bird species across Arabian, African, and Asian zones.

How to get to Dubai Safari Park?

Located in Al Warqa, eastern Dubai. By car: 30 minutes from Downtown, 25 minutes from Dubai airport, free parking. Taxi: AED 50-70 from Downtown. No direct Metro connection — bus RTA E700 from Union station stops nearby, or taxi from nearest Metro.

How long to spend at Dubai Safari Park?

4-6 hours for a thorough visit covering all zones, the safari bus, and any shows. Opening hours are 9am-5:30pm. The park is large — comfortable walking shoes essential. The safari bus (45 minutes) should be booked immediately on arrival.

Is Dubai Safari Park good for kids?

Excellent for children aged 3-13. The safari bus gets kids extremely excited, the animal zones allow close viewing, and the Children's Farm has petting and feeding. Very family-friendly facilities throughout — stroller-accessible, cafes, clean restrooms.

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