Location: Dubai
Top Things to do in Dubai
Top Restaurants in Dubai
What to do and see in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment. Catch a show at the Dubai Opera, see downtown from atop the Burj Khalifa and spend an afternoon along Dubai Creek exploring the gold, textile and spice souks. If you’re looking for thrills, you can float above the desert dunes in a hot air balloon, climb aboard a high-speed ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure or skydive over the Palm Jumeirah.
Restaurants in Dubai
1. Sea Lion Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Experience an extraordinary encounter at Sea Lion Point with interactions that promise to be both fun and educational. Wade into waist-high water for an up-close interaction during a Sea Lion Discovery, or choose to stay dry with a Sea Lion Photo Fun where you can snuggle up to one of the world's most adorable marine animals. These friendly, playful animals are guaranteed to leave a smile on your face as big as the ones on their whiskered faces!
Reviewed By 928margots
Fantastic and memorable encounter with SANGA. Being able to get so close and for a considerable amount of time is a true priviledge Connor, Happy and Coco answered all our questions and volunteered so much information, it was wonderful to discover the world of Sea Lions!
2. Al Khayma Desert Safari Camp
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
4. The Green Planet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
The Green Planet is the region’s first bio-dome that recreates the enchanting world of a tropical forest with its rich biodiversity of over 3,000 plants and animals. The enclosed ecosystem, located at CITY WALK, offers visitors an immersive expedition into the tropics. The unique venue has 4 levels of interaction for visitor with fascinating animal and plant species to see from Sloths, Tucan's and Tree porcupines to South American plants, vines, reptiles, fish and insects. A great destination for families and guests of all ages.
Reviewed By smeil - Sofia, Bulgaria
My family and I absolutely loved this place! I would not compare it with a botanical garden as some reviewers here did. To me the concept is simply unique. It’s revolutionizing the traditional zoo and brings the experience to a different level. Ok, but now to the facts: - inside you can find the largest indoor man-made life-sustaining tree; - if I understood correctly big part of the animals were rescued (mainly from people keeping them inside); - the staff is well informed, super friendly and answered all of my questions with love for the animal; - it provides educational insights in a real-time environment - my daughter (3,5 y) was so overwhelmed by the tomato frog for instance and talks about it all the time; - there was a thunderstorm/rain falling at noon - It really felt like we were in a tropical rain forest; - I must say I don’t regret paying a full price for the little one, although I think there should be a smarter pricing plan for kids between 3-6 (but that’s applicable to anywhere here in Dubai); - you should take your time and really let work on you - it’s a world of its own and just going in and walking down the aisle seeing left and right some strange birds is not what this place is about;
5. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By bahamasbeachboy
If you are interested in seeing nature up close, consider going to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary in Dubai. Really a special wetland conservation territory within the area of outer Dubai city. The set up is excellent for viewing the flamingos but best to have binoculars and a camera with a big zoom telephoto lens.
6. Mushrif National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Phadthai
So many activities. ????The Horse stable inside the park. Start around 4pm. There are 10aed Pony ride. Or horse riding in the forest. Zipline Park. About 95aed for 19 Challenges. Running /Cycling track 4.2kms around park or big loop 10kms Park, Khawaneej, Sharooq and Uptown. There is bicycle rental by gate2. Enter the park with Nol card. Nol machines outside both gates.
7. Snow Penguins at Ski Dubai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By 799beckif - London, United Kingdom
We decided to go for the EXCLUSIVE PENG-FRIEND option - recommend! Rather than a group tour, 10-15min with the penguins, we had a one on one session with our own trainer, Dee who was OUTSTANDING! Dee was very friendly & informative on the penguins, made the experience so enjoyable and one never to forget! We had our own photographer who took just under 200 amazing photos for us to choose from. Enjoyed a hot chocolate in a private room after to warm up before heading to the ski slopes! We would highly recommend Ski Dubai/Penguin encounter & would like to thank Dee & all the other trainers for making it such a special afternoon!
8. Dubai Butterfly Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 708 reviews
Claimed to be the World's Largest Covered Butterfly Garden. The circular garden has ten custom built domes and a butterfly museum. The ten domes are divided into four (4) sections. Each dome is filled with thousands lovely butterflies, 50 varieties of butterfly in different sizes and colors naturally alive, flying around the visitors, and standing over the flowers and the plants. Also, many nectar plants with different colors are planted to feed the butterflies. The domes are climate-controlled, providing the butterflies a relaxed environment and permitting the domes to be open throughout the year.
Reviewed By monicfm - Sofia, Bulgaria
Such a wonderful experience! Easy to reach and it's a good combination to visit when you're there to Miracle Garden. You can enjoy different species of those special creatures flying over you and land on you in different rooms and nicely arranged with the plants too, sit, relax and have fun!
9. Dubai Safari Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 287 reviews
DUBAI SAFARI PARK is the new home for more than 2500 animals from all over the world that were previously at Jumeirah Zoo. The Park aims to be one of the top ten zoos internationally and a leading tourist destination worldwide attracting recognition from the international community for its work in maintaining a high standard of animal welfare, nutrition and ethical conduct. DUBAI SAFARI PARK is Dubai Municipality project, spread over 119 hectares and provides the best habitat for wildlife; different environment that suit various animals. Come and explore the Arabian Village, Asian village, African village, feel the thrill and excitement of an Open Safari or make new friends at the Children’s Farm. Watch amazing bird shows and engage in other activities throughout the Park. NO outside food is allowed to bring since there are variety of restaurants and food trucks inside the Park.
Reviewed By 780mattj
For a zoo experience in the Middle East I think they’ve done the best job possible. Great value for money (buy the combo ticket with the Adventure Safari included) and excellent attempts at keeping the guests and animals as cool and comfortable as possible, including AC built into the rocks in some of the big cat enclosures. Yes some animals look tired and slow but they would also look this way in their natural habitat during midday temperatures. And if you’ve visited any other zoos globally they will appear the same. Those bothered by animals in captivity will not have their opinion changed by this zoo, and don’t go with expectations of seeing a ‘performance’ from the animals. Most animals rest for 90% of the day, if you’re expecting the Cheetahs to be sprinting for you all day long, perhaps you need to educate yourself on nature before visiting. I recommend getting there early before the heat of the day to maximise chances of spotting animals whilst they’re active. Start with the safari, then Africa and finish with Asia and the Desert animals. Good day out for families and recommend to tourists if you’re a fan of the zoo/safari park experience.
