Dubai Miracle Garden is open. Season 15 opened on 8 October 2026 and runs daily until 31 May 2027 in Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand. Adult tickets cost AED 70 for UAE residents with an Emirates ID and AED 100 for everyone else, both before 5% VAT. Children under 3 go free. Official hours are 9am to 9pm, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
At a glance
- Status
- Open daily for Season 15, 8 October 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Hours
- 9am to 9pm, last entry 8:30pm
- Residents
- AED 70 adult, AED 50 child (Emirates ID needed), plus VAT
- Visitors
- AED 100 adult, AED 80 child, plus VAT
- Under 3
- Free
- Combo
- Miracle Garden + Butterfly Garden, AED 140 plus VAT
- Size
- 72,000 square metres, 150 million-plus flowers, 50-plus displays
- Best time
- Weekday mornings from 9am, or from 4pm for golden light and the evening lights
- Allow
- 2 to 3 hours, or half a day with the Butterfly Garden
Last verified: 12 October 2026 against dubaimiraclegarden.com and the Season 15 announcement.
On this page
- Season 15 dates and opening hours
- Dubai Miracle Garden ticket prices for 2026-27
- What is new in Season 15
- Must-see displays and how long to allow
- Dubai Miracle Garden’s Guinness World Records
- Best route and photo tips
- Best time to visit Dubai Miracle Garden
- Dubai Butterfly Garden next door
- Food, facilities and accessibility
- Rules: what you cannot bring
- Getting there by car and parking
- Season 15 change log
- Dubai Miracle Garden FAQs
Season 15 dates and opening hours
The garden closes every summer, when temperatures pass 45°C, so the flowers can be replanted, and reopens when the weather cools. This season started about two weeks later than first planned because of the weather, so the opening moved to Thursday 8 October 2026.
| Item | Season 15 detail |
|---|---|
| Season opened | Thursday 8 October 2026 |
| Season ends | 31 May 2027 |
| Daily hours (official) | 9am to 9pm |
| Last entry | 30 minutes before closing |
| Weekend hours | Some reports and ticket sites list 9am to 11pm on weekends. The official site lists 9pm every day, so plan for 9pm. |
| Public holidays | Hours can change, so check the day’s schedule on the official site |
Dubai Miracle Garden ticket prices for 2026-27
Ticket prices for Dubai Miracle Garden are announced before VAT, which is why you will see two sets of numbers online. The table shows both.
| Ticket | Price before VAT | Price with 5% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| UAE resident adult (Emirates ID) | AED 70 | AED 73.50 |
| UAE resident child (Emirates ID) | AED 50 | AED 52.50 |
| General adult | AED 100 | AED 105 |
| General child | AED 80 | AED 84 |
| Children under 3 | Free | Free |
| Combo with Dubai Butterfly Garden | AED 140 | AED 147 |
So the AED 105 and AED 84 figures in some listings are not a price rise. They are the AED 100 and AED 80 general tickets with VAT added. Older guides still quote AED 75 to AED 95 from past seasons; ignore them. Residents must show a valid Emirates ID at the gate to get the lower rate, so carry the card, not a photo of it.
Book on the official Dubai Miracle Garden website for QR entry. Tickets arrive on WhatsApp and are valid for a single entry, so you cannot leave and come back on the same ticket. Show the live digital ticket at the gate, as screenshots are not always accepted.
Several lookalike websites use the garden’s name and sell tickets. The official site is dubaimiraclegarden.com. Check the address bar before you pay.
Free and discounted entry
- Birthday offer: UAE residents with an Emirates ID can claim two free tickets for a birthday that falls between October and May. Register online in advance; the tickets arrive by email and WhatsApp two days before your birthday, along with a discount coupon for family and friends.
- Seasonal promotions: last season the garden ran free entry for UAE resident families until 31 March 2026. Limited promotional free tickets are released first come, first served, so watch the official channels.
- Under 3s always go free.
What is new in Season 15
The season theme is “Fifteen Years, Blooming Together”. The biggest change is a programme of weekly themed celebrations, a first for the garden. Themes announced so far include Pink October, United Nations Day, UAE Flag Day, Diwali, the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Commemoration Day and Eid Al Etihad for National Day.
- New flower varieties planted over the summer closure, across more than 150 varieties.
- The Floating Lady, the only display the garden itself marks as new this season.
- Early-morning events before 9am in October and November, such as Halloween and Diwali mornings, runs, walks, cycling and cosplay. These need an event ticket, not a garden day ticket.
- A live concert, Right on Time with Stephen Speaks, at the amphitheatre on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Must-see displays and how long to allow
| Display | What it is | Allow |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates A380 | A full-size floral replica of the Emirates A380, covered in more than 500,000 flowers; a Guinness World Record holder | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Heart Tunnel (Hearts Passage) | Arches of heart-shaped flower frames, the garden’s most photographed spot | 10 minutes, plus any queue |
| Floral Castle | A fairy-tale castle covered in flowers | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Floral Clock | A giant working clock made of flowers, redesigned most seasons | 5 minutes |
| Umbrella Passage | A walkway under hundreds of colourful suspended umbrellas | 10 minutes |
| Smurfs Village | Smurf sculptures and flower-covered mushroom houses for children | 15 to 20 minutes with children |
| Floating Lady | A floral figure that appears to float, new this season | 5 minutes |
| Lake and floral arches | Flower displays around the garden’s lake | 10 minutes |
Displays change from season to season. Past favourites have included a peacock, a teddy bear and various character sculptures, so check the garden’s social channels for the current line-up before you go.
Dubai Miracle Garden’s Guinness World Records
The garden opened on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2013, and has since earned several Guinness World Records:
- Largest vertical garden, achieved in 2013, the year it opened.
- Largest floral structure, the Emirates A380 display, in 2016.
- Largest topiary structure, an 18-metre Mickey Mouse made from around 100,000 flowers and weighing about 35 tonnes, unveiled with Disney in February 2018.
It bills itself as the world’s largest natural flower garden. The garden and the neighbouring Butterfly Garden were created by Cityland Group, founded by Abdel Naser Rahhal.
Best route and photo tips
- Turn left, not right. Most visitors follow the main loop to the right from the entrance. Walking the other way gets you to the Emirates A380 while the crowds are still near the entrance.
- Heart Tunnel first or last. It is the busiest spot. Go straight after opening or in the last hour before closing for a clear shot.
- Golden hour: sunset falls at roughly 5:30pm to 6pm through October and November. Arrive about an hour before for warm light on the displays.
- After dark: the garden is lit after sunset, giving the same displays a completely different look.
- Cameras: phones and normal cameras are fine. Professional cameras, tripods for commercial shoots and drones need prior approval or are not allowed.
Best time to visit Dubai Miracle Garden
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Weekday, 9am to 11am | The quietest slot. Flat morning light, easy parking, cooler paths. |
| Weekday, 4pm to sunset | Warm, low light on the displays and the best photos. Busier from 5pm. |
| After dark | Lit displays and cooler air, but the biggest crowds on weekends. |
| Weekends and public holidays | The busiest days. Expect queues at the A380 and the Heart Tunnel. |
| October | Afternoons can still pass 35°C. Go at opening or after 4pm. |
| November to March | The most comfortable months, with winter evenings around 18°C to 22°C. December and January are the busiest. |
| April and May | Warmer again, but the late-season flowers are at their fullest. |
Long weekends fill the garden fast. The National Day break on 2 and 3 December 2026 is one of the busiest stretches of the season, so check our National Day holiday guide before picking a date, and see UAE weather by month for how hot it will be.
Dubai Butterfly Garden next door
The Dubai Butterfly Garden sits next to the Miracle Garden, about 240 metres from its gate and sharing the same car park. It is a set of air-conditioned domes with around 8,000 to 10,000 butterflies and a koi pond, open from 9am to 6pm daily, which makes it a good escape from the midday heat. You need its own ticket or the AED 140 combo. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
Food, facilities and accessibility
- Food: food stalls and kiosks sell fast food, ice cream, juices and Arabic snacks. Expect to pay around AED 25 to AED 30 for a wrap and AED 5 to AED 10 for water.
- Outside food: not allowed, and barbecues are banned.
- Accessibility: the paths are paved and flat, and the garden is wheelchair and stroller friendly, with resting areas along the way.
- Facilities: restrooms, souvenir shops and seating are spread across the garden.
Rules: what you cannot bring
- No pets.
- No outside food or drinks, and no barbecues.
- No drones or professional cameras. Commercial shoots need written approval from the garden office.
- No smoking anywhere in the garden.
- No picking flowers.
- No bicycles, scooters, hoverboards or balls.
Getting there by car and parking
Dubai Miracle Garden is in Al Barsha South 3, in the Dubailand area, about 15 minutes’ drive from Mall of the Emirates, 20 to 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, and close to Dubai Hills Mall and Al Barsha. Search “Dubai Miracle Garden” in your maps app and follow the signs to the main car park. Parking is free, although some visitors report paid spaces closest to the entrance. On weekend evenings the nearest rows fill early, so arrive before 5pm. Taxis and ride-hailing apps drop off at the main entrance.
Season 15 change log
- 8 October 2026: Season 15 opened, about two weeks later than first planned because of the weather.
- 21 September 2026: Season 15 tickets and prices announced: residents AED 70 adult and AED 50 child, general AED 100 adult and AED 80 child, all plus VAT.
- Global Village Season 31: opens 14 October and comes alive after dark, 15 minutes away.
- Dubai Garden Glow: the night-time light park in Zabeel Park.
- What is open this season: every seasonal attraction in the UAE, with opening dates.
- Eid Al Fitr 2027 holiday: a busy long weekend in March.
Dubai Miracle Garden FAQs
Is Dubai Miracle Garden open now?
Yes. Season 15 opened on 8 October 2026 and runs until 31 May 2027, daily from 9am to 9pm.
How much is the Dubai Miracle Garden ticket for UAE residents?
UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID pay AED 70 per adult and AED 50 per child, before 5% VAT. Children under 3 enter free.
Why do some sites say the ticket costs AED 105?
AED 105 is the AED 100 general adult ticket with 5% VAT added. The AED 84 child price is the AED 80 ticket plus VAT.
Is the Butterfly Garden included in the Miracle Garden ticket?
No. You need the combo ticket, which costs AED 140 plus VAT. The Butterfly Garden is next door and opens from 9am to 6pm.
How many flowers are in Dubai Miracle Garden?
More than 150 million flowers across 72,000 square metres, arranged into over 50 displays.
What Guinness World Records does Dubai Miracle Garden hold?
Its records include the largest vertical garden in 2013, the largest floral structure for the Emirates A380 display in 2016, and the largest topiary structure for an 18-metre Mickey Mouse in 2018.
How long do you need at Dubai Miracle Garden?
Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours. Add 30 to 45 minutes if you also visit the Butterfly Garden.
Is Dubai Miracle Garden stroller and wheelchair friendly?
Yes. The paths are paved and flat, so strollers and wheelchairs can reach every section.
Can I take food into Dubai Miracle Garden?
No. Outside food and drinks, barbecues, pets, drones and smoking are not allowed, but there are food stalls and kiosks inside.