Dubai Miracle Garden is a seasonal flower park in Al Barsha South, open daily from 9 am to 9 pm for its 15th season, which runs from 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027. Adult tickets cost AED 105 and child tickets (ages 3 to 12) AED 84, VAT included, on the official website. The garden closes every summer for replanting, so there is no point turning up in June to September. Below are the prices, the combo ticket with the Butterfly Garden next door, how to get there without a car and how to fit it into a Dubai trip.
Know before you go
- Season 15: 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027.
- Hours: 9 am to 9 pm daily, last entry 8:30 pm.
- Tickets: AED 105 adult, AED 84 child aged 3 to 12, VAT included.
- Combo: add Dubai Butterfly Garden for AED 42 more.
- Location: Al Barsha South 3, entry by Gate 1.
- Closed: summer, while the garden is replanted.
- Last checked: 5 November 2026.
In this guide
- Dubai Miracle Garden opening months and season dates
- Dubai Miracle Garden timings
- Dubai Miracle Garden tickets and prices
- What to see inside
- Best time to visit Dubai Miracle Garden
- How to get to Dubai Miracle Garden
- Dubai Butterfly Garden
- Garden rules worth knowing
- Fitting it into a Dubai trip
- FAQ
- Photo credits
Dubai Miracle Garden opening months and season dates
The garden works on seasons, not calendar years. Each one opens in autumn when the heat drops and closes at the end of spring. The official site gives the current dates as 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, with the theme “Fifteen Years, Blooming Together”. After that the beds are cleared and replanted over the summer for the next opening, usually in October. The exact opening date for season 16 is not announced yet, so check the official site before booking a visit for October 2027.
Dubai Butterfly Garden, which shares the site, stays open all year.
Dubai Miracle Garden timings
| Item | Time |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9 am to 9 pm, every day of the season |
| Last entry | 8:30 pm |
| Butterfly Garden | 9 am to 6 pm, all year |
The official FAQ warns that hours can change on public holidays and event days, so look at the site on the day you plan to go.
Dubai Miracle Garden tickets and prices
These are the prices on the official site for season 15. All of them include VAT.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Miracle Garden adult | AED 105 |
| Miracle Garden child, 3 to 12 | AED 84 |
| Butterfly Garden only | AED 52.50 |
| Butterfly add-on with a Miracle Garden ticket | AED 42 |
The general ticket covers the gardens, The Little District, street performers and the Big Stage storytime and film shows. The mini golf, mini train and buggy tour are paid for separately inside.
Tickets are for a single entry. You cannot leave and come back on the same ticket, so plan your meal breaks inside the garden.
How to book Dubai Miracle Garden tickets
Book on dubaimiraclegarden.com. You choose a date, pay online and get a QR e-ticket by email, or on WhatsApp if you choose that option, and you scan it at Gate 1. The site has a page for changing your visit date and a separate help page for people who bought through third-party sellers and have trouble at the gate. Buying direct avoids that problem.
Booking ahead online also saves time at the entrance on weekend evenings and holidays.
What to see inside
The garden covers 72,000 square metres, and the official site counts more than 50 floral displays and over 150 flower varieties. It also says the garden holds three Guinness World Records. The displays change a little each season, but the regular names on the official attractions list are:
- Emirates A380: a full-size Airbus A380 covered with flowers and plants.
- Floral Castle: a fairytale castle shape planted all over.
- Heart Tunnel: arches of flowers you can walk through.
- Umbrella Passage: a walkway shaded by hanging coloured umbrellas.
- Floral Clock, Floating Lady and Teddy Bear: big plant-covered figures.
- Big Stage: the space for shows and events.
The A380 is the most photographed display, so go there first if you arrive early, before the crowds build.
Best time to visit Dubai Miracle Garden
In the season, November to March has the most comfortable weather. October and May can still be very hot in the middle of the day.
Within a day, late afternoon is the best time for most families. You get softer light for photos while the sun is up and then the lit displays after dark, and it is cooler than midday. Early morning is the quietest time and suits photographers. Weekday visits are calmer than Friday to Sunday.
Most visitors spend two to three hours here. Add an hour if you include the Butterfly Garden.
How to get to Dubai Miracle Garden
The garden is in Al Barsha South 3, inland from the Mall of the Emirates area. The official site lists three ways to get there:
- Metro and bus or taxi: Dubai Metro Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then RTA bus 105, which is seasonal, or a 10 to 15 minute taxi ride.
- Taxi: an RTA or private taxi straight to the garden.
- From Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail to Al Yalayis station, about an hour, then a taxi of about 20 minutes.
If you are staying near the Marina or downtown, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the simplest choice, especially with children.
Dubai Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly Garden sits next to the Miracle Garden and is a separate attraction with its own ticket. The official site describes thousands of butterflies, plus a museum, an educational area and a small cinema for children. It is open all year from 9 am to 6 pm, so it works in summer too when the Miracle Garden is closed.
Garden rules worth knowing
The official visitor rules are strict about a few things:
- No outside food or drink, and no barbecues.
- No pets, bicycles, scooters, hoverboards or balls.
- No professional cameras or drones without permission from the management office.
- No smoking anywhere in the garden.
- No picking flowers, and sit only in the marked seating areas.
The official FAQ covers places to eat inside, restrooms and prayer rooms, and wheelchair and stroller access.
Fitting it into a Dubai trip
The Miracle Garden pairs well with a Mall of the Emirates visit on the same day. Our 4-day Dubai itinerary shows where it fits, and the Global Village guide covers the other big seasonal attraction that opens in the cooler months. For an evening in the dunes, see our desert safari guide. Indian passport holders should read the Dubai visa guide first.
FAQ
What is the Dubai Miracle Garden ticket price?
AED 105 for adults and AED 84 for children aged 3 to 12, VAT included, when bought on the official website. Adding the Butterfly Garden costs AED 42 more.
What are the Dubai Miracle Garden timings?
9 am to 9 pm every day during the season, with last entry at 8:30 pm.
When does Dubai Miracle Garden open in 2026?
Season 15 opened on 8 October 2026 and runs to 31 May 2027.
Which months is Dubai Miracle Garden open?
From October to May. It closes in summer while the gardens are replanted.
Where can I see Dubai Miracle Garden photos?
The official site has a gallery. The photos in this guide show the A380, the Floral Castle, the heart beds and the Umbrella Passage.
Official resources: Dubai Miracle Garden; Dubai Miracle Garden FAQ
Photo credits
Featured image: Abrar Alnasheet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Dubai Miracle Garden timings: Alfiemark / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; How to book Dubai Miracle Garden tickets: Shijan Kaakkara / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; What to see inside: Balou46 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; What to see inside: Ashwin Geet Dsa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; What to see inside: Shijan Kaakkara / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Best time to visit Dubai Miracle Garden: Dayneferrera / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Dubai Butterfly Garden: Ginevrajocosa88 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Dubai Butterfly Garden: Balou46 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
