Dubai Garden Glow has moved. Since November 2025 it sits next to Dubai Frame at Zabeel Park Gate 3, not at the old Gates 6 and 7. One AED 73.50 ticket covers its two parks, Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park, and children under 3 go free. As of 9 October 2026 the official site lists opening hours of 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Monday, closed on Tuesdays except public holidays.
At a glance
- Where
- Zabeel Park Gate 3, Area A, next to Dubai Frame
- Hours
- 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesdays except public holidays (current timetable)
- Ticket
- AED 73.50 for both parks, ages 3 and up
- Under 3
- Free
- Parks
- Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park
- Best time
- Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset to see both parks in daylight and after dark
- Allow
- About 2 hours
Last verified: 12 October 2026 against dubaigardenglow.com.
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What changed: the new Dubai Garden Glow
The original Dubai Garden Glow ran for ten seasons near Zabeel Park Gates 6 and 7. It billed itself as the world’s largest glow-in-the-dark garden, lit by more than 10 million LED lights, with displays built from recycled materials across several zones: Glow Park, Magic Park (3D art and optical illusions), Art Park, Ice Park (ice sculptures of landmarks and wildlife) and Dinosaur Park. It closed in April 2025 and reopened in November 2025, for Season 11, as a rebuilt “2 experiences at 1 destination” attraction beside Dubai Frame.
| Old Dubai Garden Glow (to April 2025) | New Dubai Garden Glow (since November 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Zabeel Park Gates 6 and 7 | Zabeel Park Gate 3, next to Dubai Frame |
| Parks | Glow Park, Magic Park, Art Park, Ice Park, Dinosaur Park | Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park |
| Hours | Evenings, roughly 5pm to 11pm | 4pm to 9pm, closed Tuesdays (current timetable) |
| Ticket | Separate prices per park | One ticket, AED 73.50, for both parks |
Many ticket and guide websites still describe the old layout, with an Ice Park, Art Park and late closing times, and some sell tickets under the Garden Glow name without being the operator. The official site is dubaigardenglow.com. Check the location says Gate 3 before you pay.
Dubai Garden Glow tickets
The official price is AED 73.50 per person, which works out to AED 70 plus 5% VAT. The same ticket covers both parks. Children up to 3 years old enter free, and everyone older pays the full price, as there is no separate child ticket on the official site. Buy on the official Dubai Garden Glow website.
| Ticket | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, age 3 and over | AED 73.50 | Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park |
| Children under 3 | Free | Both parks |
Dubai Garden Glow timings
The official site currently shows a summer timetable: open Wednesday to Monday from 4pm to 9pm, closed on Tuesdays unless it is a public holiday. When the new site first opened in November 2025, it ran from 10am to 9pm daily, so winter hours may be longer. We will update this page when the winter timetable is published.
The best moment is the changeover from daylight to dark. Sunset in Dubai falls at roughly 5:30pm to 6pm through October and November, so arriving around 5pm lets you see the dinosaurs in daylight and the light installations once it is dark.
Inside Dinosaur Park
Dinosaur Park has more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, from triceratops to tyrannosaurus, that move and roar along a route through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, with short information panels on each species.
| Attraction | What happens | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dino Live | Walking dinosaurs roam the park and star in daily performances | All ages |
| Dino Cage | A “dino escape” set piece where angry dinosaurs try to break out of their enclosures | Older children and teens who like a jump scare |
| Dino Ride | Children climb on and ride a dinosaur | Young children |
| Dino Extinct | Life-size fossils and a fossil dig, explaining how dinosaurs vanished 66 million years ago | Curious school-age children |
| Dino Heritage | Dinosaurs grouped by era, showing how they evolved | Families who like to read as they go |
Allow 45 to 60 minutes for Dinosaur Park. Toddlers may find the biggest, loudest dinosaurs scary at first, so hold their hand for the first few and start with Dino Ride.
Inside Fantasy Park
Fantasy Park is the art half of the ticket: glowing light tunnels, oversized colourful sculptures, large animal figures and light installations built for photos. It looks good in daylight but comes alive after sunset, when the lights switch on. Allow about an hour, longer if you are taking photos.
The operator suggests about 2 hours for both parks. Families with young children often take less, while keen photographers take longer in Fantasy Park.
Rules and practical tips
- No outside food or drinks; there are food stalls inside.
- No pets.
- No smoking.
- No balls, bicycles, scooters, toy cars or hoverboards.
- Professional photo shoots need permission from the operator.
- Last entry is usually an hour before closing.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the paths are long and mostly outdoors.
- October evenings are still warm, so bring water for children and plan the walk for after sunset.
Getting there by car
Drive to Zabeel Park and head for Gate 3, Area A, on the Dubai Frame side of the park, then follow the Garden Glow signs. Park in the Zabeel Park car parks near Gate 3 and check the signs on the day, as some areas charge a small fee. If your maps app or a reseller voucher sends you to Gates 6 or 7, it is using the old location. Taxis can drop you at “Dubai Garden Glow, Zabeel Park Gate 3, next to Dubai Frame”.
Garden Glow or Miracle Garden?
They are easy to confuse but very different. Dubai Garden Glow is an evening attraction of lights, art and animatronic dinosaurs in Zabeel Park. Dubai Miracle Garden is a daytime flower garden in Al Barsha South with more than 150 million real flowers. With young children who love dinosaurs, choose Garden Glow; for photos of flowers, choose Miracle Garden.
Change log
- November 2025: reopened at Zabeel Park Gate 3 next to Dubai Frame with Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park, one ticket at AED 73.50.
- 9 October 2026: official site lists 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesdays. Winter hours not yet published.
- Dubai Frame: right next door, best just before sunset.
- Zabeel Park: lawns, playgrounds and BBQ areas around the same gates.
- Dubai Miracle Garden: the daytime flower garden, open for Season 15.
- What is open this season: every seasonal attraction in the UAE.
- Things to do in Dubai at night: more evening picks.
- Things to do in Dubai with kids: picks by age.
Dubai Garden Glow FAQs
Where is Dubai Garden Glow now?
Dubai Garden Glow moved in November 2025 to Zabeel Park Gate 3, Area A, next to Dubai Frame. The old site near Gates 6 and 7 is closed.
How much is the Dubai Garden Glow ticket?
The official ticket costs AED 73.50 and covers both Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park. Children under 3 enter free.
What are Dubai Garden Glow timings?
The official site currently lists 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday to Monday. It is closed on Tuesdays except public holidays.
Is the Ice Park still open at Dubai Garden Glow?
No. The new Dubai Garden Glow has two parks, Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park. The Ice Park, Art Park and Glow Park belonged to the old site.
How long does Dubai Garden Glow take?
About 2 hours for both parks: 45 to 60 minutes in Dinosaur Park and about an hour in Fantasy Park. Arrive before sunset to see the displays in daylight and after dark.
How many dinosaurs are at Dubai Garden Glow?
Dinosaur Park has more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, plus Dino Live shows, Dino Cage, Dino Ride and a fossil dig.
Can I bring food into Dubai Garden Glow?
No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but there are food stalls inside. Pets and smoking are not allowed either.
Is Dubai Garden Glow the same as Dubai Miracle Garden?
No. Garden Glow is an evening park of lights and dinosaurs in Zabeel Park. Miracle Garden is a daytime garden of real flowers in Al Barsha South.