Dubai Safari Park
- Plan for about 4.5 hours
- Wheelchair accessible
A large wildlife park in Al Warqa with more than 3,000 animals across six zones, a guided bus safari and a desert safari by electric vehicle. It closes in summer and reopens for Season 8 in October 2026.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Safari Park PassEntry to all six zones. Season 8 price not yet published. |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00–18:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Season
- Closed in the hottest months (usually June to September). Season 8 opens in October 2026.
- Best time to visit
- Arrive at opening time or later in the afternoon; the cooler months from October to May are the best time to visit.
- Time needed
- About 4.5 hours
What to see
- More than 3,000 animals from over 300 species
- Six zones: African Village, Asian Village, Explorer Village, Arabian Desert Safari, Kids Farm and Al Wadi
- 35-minute guided bus safari in Explorer Village
- 15-minute electric-vehicle tour in the Arabian Desert Safari zone
- Park train between the zones on a 119-hectare site
How to get there
- Metro
- Red Line to Centrepoint, then RTA bus F10 to the park gate (about every 20 minutes).
- Taxi
- About 45 minutes from Dubai Mall; the park estimates AED 60–80.
- Parking
- Three car parks, with EV charging in P1.
Open the location of Dubai Safari Park in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Tips for your visit
- The park is closed for the summer. The official site says Season 8 and its tickets arrive in October 2026; news reports gave 12 October 2026 as the opening day.
- Season 8 prices were not published when we checked. Last season's basic Safari Park Pass was AED 50.
- No outside food or drink, no pets, no drones and no large luggage.
- Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.
- Allow four to five hours to see the zones, the safari and a few feeding sessions.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Manual wheelchairs and electric scooters can be rented at the main entrance, and the park train is wheelchair accessible. People of determination and one companion entered free last season.
Questions and answers
When does Dubai Safari Park reopen?
The official site says Season 8 opens in October 2026. What's On reported the opening date as 12 October 2026.
How much are tickets?
Season 8 prices were not yet published on 29 September 2026. For the 2025–26 season the official site listed the Safari Park Pass at AED 50 and the Safari Bundle at AED 117.
What are the opening hours?
The official plan-your-visit page gives 09:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. Check again when Season 8 starts.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take the Red Line to Centrepoint station and then RTA bus F10, which runs about every 20 minutes to the park gate.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dubaisafari.ae
- Season 7 closed, Season 8 tickets from October 2026: dubaisafari.ae
- Hours, last entry, parking, transport, rules, rentals, visit length: dubaisafari.ae
- Zones, animal numbers, 2025–26 season prices, free-entry rules: dubaisafari.ae
- Reported Season 8 opening date (12 October 2026): whatson.ae
- Replaced Dubai Zoo, location on Hatta Road: en.wikipedia.org
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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