Dubai Safari Park: 2026-2027 Winter Season Visitor Guide
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Dubai Safari Park, in Al Warqa 5, calls itself Dubai's largest wildlife park on its official website: more than 3,000 animals from over 300 species spread across six zones. It is a seasonal park. The official site says it closes over the summer and that Season 8 opens in October 2026. That makes the winter months the time to go, including the Turkish school semester break and the year-end holidays. Between November and March, Dubai's average daytime high sits between 24 and 31 degrees, comfortable for a park you cover on foot. This guide explains the zones, what the ticket covers and how to plan the visit; the current ticket price is on the product page.
The six zones
The park's official website describes the zones like this:
- African Village: elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and meerkats across open savannah habitats.
- Asian Village: tigers, orangutans, Komodo dragons and sun bears.
- Explorer Village: lions, cheetahs, hyenas and crocodiles, and the starting point for a 35-minute guided bus safari.
- Arabian Desert Safari: Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, Arabian wolves and camels, seen on a 15-minute electric vehicle tour.
- Kids Farm: goats, sheep, ponies, donkeys and ducks in an interactive petting area.
- Al Wadi: a green area with fish ponds, cafes and restaurants for a break.
On the official site the 35-minute Explorer safari is sold as part of a separate bundle, so check the inclusions on the product page to see which safari rides your ticket covers.
What the ticket includes
According to our product page, general admission covers the Explorer, African, Asian and Kids Farm zones, live shows, presentations and guiding services. Bird, predator and wildlife presentations run through the day, and there is an interactive farm area and educational activities for children.
- Included: general admission, the Explorer, African, Asian and Kids Farm zones, live shows, presentations and guiding.
- Not included: hotel transfers, animal feeding sessions such as giraffe or bird feeding, food, drinks and professional photography.
The park's official website says children under 3, and people of determination with one companion, enter free. Confirm how that applies to your ticket on the product page before you buy.
Conservation behind the gates
The park does more than display animals. Our product page says it carries out research to protect and breed endangered species. The official site adds that it keeps 42 endangered species, runs a veterinary hospital around the clock, and has announced that Addax antelope bred at the park were released back into their natural habitat in Chad.
Opening hours and location
According to our product page, the park is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 15:30, at Al Warqa 5, Dubai. The official site places it on the E44 Hatta Road, opposite Dragon Mart. The official site publishes its own seasonal hours, so check both the ticket page and the park's website for the day you plan to go.
What to bring
A valid ID or passport.
Your mobile or printed ticket.
Comfortable footwear.
Sunscreen, a hat or an umbrella.
Which month to go
The 2021 to 2025 monthly averages on our product page put Dubai's daytime high at 24 degrees in January, 25 in February, 29 in March, 31 in November and 26 in December, against 39 in July and 40 in August. Because the visit is outdoors, the Turkish school semester break and the year-end holidays are a good window for families who want to avoid the heat. These are historical averages, not a forecast for your date.
See more family experiences and our Dubai city guide.
Where is Dubai Safari Park?
The park is in Al Warqa 5, Dubai.
How many animals live in the park?
The official website lists more than 3,000 animals from over 300 species, 42 of them endangered.
Is the park open all year?
No. It runs by season. The official site says it closes over the summer and that the next season opens in October 2026, so winter is the time to visit.
What does the ticket include?
General admission covers the Explorer, African, Asian and Kids Farm zones, live shows and guided presentations. Animal feeding sessions, food, drinks and transfers are not included.
