Dubai is a land full of wonders. There is the tallest building in the world, one of the largest shopping malls, the largest artificial island, and the list goes on. In the middle of this desert, there is also the most extensive flower garden in the world. They have rightly named it the Dubai Miracle Garden. It is the largest of its kind globally because it is made in a hot desert.
The miracle garden is a winter attraction in Dubai. It opens its gate to visitors between November and March and closes to prepare itself for the next season during the summer. It comes with some record-breaking feats when it opens for a new season.
The park changes every year. All the floral patterns are redesigned every year except for a few. The park has fantastic floral patterns in 2d and 3d arrangements. It was first opened in February 2013. It was season 8 in 2019- 2020.
The garden is in Dubailand, a developing entertainment district in Dubai, near the Sports City. The wondrous Dubai Miracle Garden is spread over 72000 square meters. Therefore, it is among the top 30 places to visit in Dubai.
Attractions in Dubai Miracle Garden
Emirates Boeing A380
This was one of the record-breaking structures in the miracle garden. The life-sized floral arrangement replicating the largest airplane in the Emirates Airlines fleet is awe-inspiring and has its name in the Guinness book of records. This one alone took 500,000 flowers and four months to complete. But there is no doubt that effort paid off. You may also visit Butterfly Garden with a unique and similar concept.
Trampoline park
There is a trampoline park inside the garden with 12 custom-made trampolines. But the ticket price does not cover entry to the trampoline park. This is an excellent place for the kids to have fun.
Disney Avenue
Meet your favorite Disney characters here. Specifically, those from the house of mice.
Hearts Passage
This is the most photographed section of the Dubai Miracle garden. Thousands of couples take pictures here every day. The heart’s passage is formed by the flowers that form the top half of the heart. Although the whole garden carries a sweet smell, this spot is especially so.
Floral Castle
There are numerous floral houses in the garden. In the middle of the park, there is even a sizeable floral palace. Floral houses were an intrinsic part of the garden, even from 2014.
The Amphitheater
There is a pretty decent-sized amphitheater covered in flowers in the garden. This amphitheater is not just a showpiece, though. It is also a popular venue for cultural and entertainment performances on weekends. If you are lucky, you might catch some shows here.
The Eiffel Tower
There is a replica of the famous Eiffel tower in Paris. The Eiffel tower is a loved destination for romantic couples, and there is no wonder why this ought to be part of the miracle garden.
Umbrella Roof
The Umbrella Roof is another passage in the garden. This decoration has been a part of the garden since the first season. The umbrella passage has many small food kiosks to stop for light snacks if you are tired of walking.
Floral Clock
The dial of this 15 meters clock is colorful flowers. Flowers of different colors mark the hour positions. A peacock and its tail form the circle of the clock.
The Mickey Mouse
This is another of the many Guinness record holders in the garden. The topiary of mickey mouse is a part of Disney avenue and is the holder of the record for the world’s largest topiary structure’. This was installed in the park for the 2018- 2019 season.
The whole structure contains 100,000 flowers and weighs 35 tonnes. The statue is fixed on a 50-ton concrete foundation and is supported by a 7-tonne steel frame.
Visiting the Dubai Miracle Garden
There are so many reasons you visit the Miracle Garden in Dubai. This place is much more than a typical par, even though there is ample space to have a day out with your family. Miracle garden is the only place where you can simultaneously enjoy the sight and smell of millions of flowers. Just looking at the green makes your mind calm and peaceful.
Add to it that the flower garden is in the middle of the desert. And that it is the largest in the world. A visit to the miracle garden is a chance to see numerous Guinness record holders simultaneously in the same place. The list of records starts from the park itself.
The Miracle Garden has been recognized with other awards, including the Moselle and Garden Tourism awards. There is no doubt that a visit to the garden is worth it. Even if you have seen it once, you can see more attractions for the next season.
Attractions near Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly garden sits right next to the miracle garden. Like the miracle garden, this one also has a few records. It is the most extensive butterfly garden globally, with over 15,000 from 26 different varieties.
The butterfly garden is housed inside nine domes that stretch over 1800 square meters with climate control for these insects to thrive. Seeing all those different colors of butterflies is marvelous. You can hold them in your hand. And take pictures with them. If you have any questions, there are guides to help you.
Unlike the miracle garden, the butterfly garden receives visitors year-round from 9 AM to 6 PM. Although it shares space with the Miracle Garden, entering the butterfly park requires a separate ticket. The ticket price is the same as the miracle garden. If you are interested in the outdoors, you should visit love lakes Dubai.
The Global Village
If you want to visit the whole world in one go, you should go to the Global Village Dubai. It is only a 15 minutes drive away from the miracle garden. The entree price is also low, with tickets available at 15 Dhs. Because it is an outdoor destination, the global village is a winter phenomenon.
The Global village has a significant place in Dubai’s list of winter attractions. On weekends you often find the place crowded for all the right reasons. The site is open to tourists from the latter half of October, with the onset of winter every year. The best time to visit is definitely in the evening. After the sunset, all the colorful lights add a festive atmosphere to the place.
IMG World of Adventures
The world’s largest indoor theme park is next to the global village. And probably the best of all in Dubai. The park is conveniently located right next to the Global village. All you have to do is take a different exit, and voila! You are there. This is the only theme park in the UAE that features Marvel movies and cartoon network characters.
IMG world of adventures is a popular summertime destination because spending time in outdoor areas is difficult during the daytime in the summer months. As mentioned, the miracle garden and the global village are off-limits in summer. So if you are out for some fun here and it is not winter, you should consider going to IMG World.
If you are visiting Dubai first time, Dhow Cruise, Desert Safari Dubai, Dubai City Tour, Burj Khalifa, and much more to explore.
Miracle Garden Opening Hours and Ticket Price
Time:
From 9 AM to 9 PM ( From Sunday to Thursday)
From 9 AM to 11 PM (on Friday and Saturday)
Ticket price:
For adults: 55 Dhs
For children: 40 Dhs (All prices are inclusive of VAT)
Entree is free for children younger than three and people of determination.