Dubai Garden Glow at Zabeel Park

Dubai Garden Glow is a seasonal park inside Zabeel Park, one of the city's biggest parks, next to the Dubai Frame. It has two parks: the Fantasy Park, with giant imaginative structures for photos, and the Dinosaur Park. The ticket is a standard admission ticket and it includes both. It suits late afternoon and evening, and combines an easy stroll with plenty of photo spots.

The Dinosaur Park shows a large number of life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and make sound. Children love this part in particular, and adults find plenty to photograph too. Alongside it are imaginative structures with a special design, built to be pleasant to photograph.

A full visit to both parks takes about two hours. There is no need to prepare much: walk at your own pace, stop for photos and a rest, and leave when you are done. Comfortable shoes are a good idea because most of the time you are on foot.

The park runs as a limited season, and opening hours change. Right now it is open Wednesday to Monday from 4 PM to 9 PM, and Tuesday is closed except on public holidays. Last entry is one hour before closing, so it is best to arrive at least two hours before closing.

The entrance has changed too: the park has been relocated, and it is now next to Dubai Frame, at Gate 3 of Zabeel Park. If you arrive by metro, the nearest station is Max. It is worth checking the right entrance before you set out, so you do not walk around the large park for nothing.

How do you plan a visit? Choose a date when you book, and on the day show the mobile ticket at the redemption counter at the entrance. There is no need to print it. Arrive with enough time to walk both parks unhurried, and note that last entry is one hour before closing.

The park is next to Dubai Frame, so the two can be combined in one day. Entry to Dubai Frame is sold separately and is not included in this ticket, so check its opening hours in advance and book separately if you want to combine them.

On age: the ticket is defined for ages 3 and up. Children up to age 3 enter free. Outside food and drink are not allowed, and neither are pets.

The cancellation terms are clear and worth knowing before you book: the ticket cannot be cancelled or refunded once confirmed, and the date and time cannot be changed after booking. So choose a date you are sure about, and check the weather and the hours before you book.

Who is it for? Families with children, couples looking for a quiet evening activity, and anyone who wants something different from a mall or a beach without leaving the city centre.

The Dinosaur Park has more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. You can get close, observe and learn as you walk, and the experience is meant for all ages.

The imaginative structures are large, colourful installations. A new structure waits around almost every corner, and the atmosphere is meant to be joyful and full of wonder.

Dubai Garden Glow opened in Zabeel Park in 2015, and for 10 seasons it operated in a different area of the park. Season 10 ended in April 2025. Season 11 is the first at the new location, next to Dubai Frame, with a new concept of two parks.

Zabeel Park opened to the public in December 2005. It is divided into several areas, so it is important to know which gate you are heading to. The entrance to Dubai Frame is at Gate 4, not at the gate of Dubai Garden Glow.