The Green Planet Dubai is a one-of-a-kind green ecosystem in the UAE that has balanced nature and science perfectly. A visit to this unique destination is no less educative than its fun. It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has you exploring a large man-made tropical forest inside a futuristic bio-dome right in the heart of the desert city of Dubai. Get to view exotically beautiful flora and fauna in this unique tropical forest with vertical construction. Enhance your knowledge about various plants, animals, and birds from the tropics by getting up and close with as many as 3,000 of them.
The Highlights
- Immerse yourself into the beauty of a tropical forest at the Green Planet Dubai, the UAE’s first and only bio-dome
- Get to witness the self-sustaining 35-meter high tree, the largest manmade tree in the world
- The forest spreads across a sprawling 6,000 square feet and is the home of more exotic flora and fauna of more than 3,000 species
- You are sure to love watching the Sugar Gliders, the latest attraction at the Green Planet Dubai
- It’s sheer joy exploring the tropical ecosystem at this unique bio-dome
Some More Information about the Green Planet Dubai
- It’s an absolute engineering marvel, a tropical forest right in the heart of Dubai
- You’ll find yourself immersed in some enthralling experiences including the Australian Walkabouts, the Bug Encounter, the Sugar and Glider Encounter, and the Bat Cave
- Enjoy the thrill of touching and holding a real python and take in the beauty of the aquarium. Get up and close with sloths and enjoy the stunning beauty of various colorful birds flying around in gay abandon
Explore the four layers of nature recreated with much effort and care inside the dome.
- The Canopy: The sunlight and rainfall are diffused in this zone, 30-40 meters from the ground
- The Midstory: Get to learn about the trees with large leaves in the rainforest in the middle layer
- Forest Floor: A humid environment has been created artificially and it’s home to various exotic animals absolutely incredible!
- The Flooded Rainforest: Here you’ll see unusual fauna that grows in a wet environment where it’s flooded with water
How Should You Reach the Green Planet Dubai?
- By the metro: You’ll have to board a train on the Red Line and get off at the Dubai Mall station from where it’s a short ride in a taxi
- By bus: You’ll have to take the line 106 or the line 81 bus and then the subway
- By taxi: Head directly to City Walk if you have booked a taxi
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I take food from outside to the Green Planet Dubai?
We’re afraid, you can’t. You may however request the entrance staff in case of a special condition.
- How long is the Green Planet Dubai open?
The Green Planet Dubai is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Saturday to Wednesday and from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thursdays and Fridays.
- When is it best to visit Green Planet Dubai?
The best time to go exploring the Green Planet Dubai is the summer between July and August when the bio-dome is a splash of green with the fauna here at its best.
