How much is Al Noor Island Sharjah?

Entry costs AED 25 for adults and AED 10 for children (2-12). The price includes access to the island, butterfly house, art garden, and all permanent installations. Evening visits when light installations are active are the same price.

What is the butterfly house at Al Noor Island?

The butterfly house is a tropical greenhouse housing 400+ live butterflies from multiple species. The butterflies fly freely around visitors in a lush tropical environment with water features. Included in the AED 25 entry ticket.

When is the best time to visit Al Noor Island?

Evening (after 7pm) is best — the interactive light installations are only visible after dark and are spectacular. Butterfly house is best in morning when butterflies are most active. The island is open from 9am-10pm (2am on weekends).

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Q: How to get to Al Noor Island from Dubai?

Drive to Sharjah (30-40 minutes from Dubai), follow signs for Al Noor Island / Khalid Lagoon area. Public bus from Dubai Union Metro station to Sharjah (AED 10), then taxi to Al Noor Island (AED 10-15).

Q: Is Al Noor Island worth visiting?

Yes — at AED 25, Al Noor Island is excellent value, especially for an evening visit when the light installations and butterfly house are most magical. The location on Khalid Lagoon with city views is genuinely beautiful.

What to Do at Al Noor Island

Butterfly House

Tropical greenhouse with 400+ live butterflies flying freely around visitors. Multiple species in a lush environment. Included in entry ticket. Best in morning when butterflies are most active.

Light Installations

After dark, the island comes alive with interactive light installations. The glowing structures and illuminated pathways create an otherworldly atmosphere — the main reason for evening visits.

Art Garden

Sculptures, art installations, and themed garden sections. The island itself is designed as a work of art with multiple distinct zones and unexpected discoveries around every path.

Herb Garden

Aromatic herb garden with labelled plants common to the region. Relaxing and educational area in the centre of the island.

Best time to visit: Evening visit (after 7pm in winter) for the light installations — genuinely magical. Morning visit for the butterfly house at its liveliest. The island is open until 10pm (2am Thursday-Saturday). Evening is more popular but rarely overcrowded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Al Noor Island?

AED 25 for adults and AED 10 for children (2-12). Under 2 are free. The price includes the butterfly house, all art gardens, and all permanent installations. Evening visits with the light installations are the same price. Book online at alnoorisland.ae.

What is the butterfly house?

A large tropical greenhouse housing 400+ live butterflies from multiple species. The butterflies fly freely among visitors in a lush planted environment with water features and flowers. It is genuinely magical — butterflies land on you. Included in the AED 25 entry price.

How to get to Al Noor Island from Dubai?

Drive to Sharjah (30-40 minutes depending on traffic), follow signs for Khalid Lagoon / Al Noor Island. Or: bus from Dubai Union Metro station to Sharjah (AED 10, 45-60 minutes), then taxi to Al Noor Island (AED 10-15). Total budget: AED 35-40 from Dubai by public transport.

Is Al Noor Island worth visiting?

Yes — at AED 25 it is excellent value, particularly for an evening visit when the light installations are active. The butterfly house alone justifies the ticket price for most visitors. A perfect alternative experience to the Dubai mainstream tourist circuit.

When is the best time to visit?

Evening (after 7pm) is best for the light installations — only visible after dark and genuinely beautiful. Morning (10am-noon) is best for the butterfly house when butterflies are most active. The island is open 9am-10pm (until 2am Thursday-Saturday). October-April has the most comfortable outdoor temperatures.