Close your eyes for a moment, and imagine yourself stepping into an area where every single object you can see around you — the walls, the arches, the pathways, are completely covered in millions upon millions of brightly colored, fresh flowers. No concrete. No steel. Nothing but flowers, flowers, and even more flowers. Welcome to Dubai Miracle Garden

That place actually exists! The Dubai Miracle Garden is arguably the most beautiful place in the entire world, and as a flower fanatic (not to mention a lover of anything utterly out-there and fabulous), I simply have to experience it, and to share it. Whether you adore gardening, you’re a photographer’s dream come true, a nature enthusiast, or you just want a glimpse into an utterly out-of-the-world experience — you cannot leave Dubai Miracle Garden unimpressed. GlanceAsia visited and explored this wonderful paradise and has fallen madly in love with it, and wants to share with you everything you should know prior to visiting.

Let’s dig in.

What Is Dubai Miracle Garden?

Dubai Miracle Garden is the world’s largest natural flower garden. This garden always opens between November and May as these are the cooler winter months in Dubai.
It opened to the public on the 14th of February 2013. How appropriate it was that the garden opened on Valentine’s Day for it is certainly an amazing place.
Have a look at these quick facts:

Over 150 million flowers appear in the garden every season.
The garden is almost 72,000 sqm, which holds the record for the largest natural flower garden in the world (Guinness World Records).
Designs and flower structures are unique every season.
It welcomes 1.5 million visitors every season.

Another thing that is incredibly special about Dubai Miracle Garden is the fact it is actually built in the desert. It’s one of the most arid and hottest places on earth, so in actual fact, Miracle Garden is a miracle in itself and that is exactly where it got its name from.

Getting There and Opening Hours and Ticket Prices

Dubai Miracle Garden is located in the South Al Barsha, Dubai.

• By Car:
  The easiest way is to drive your own car and the parking fee is 20 AED and there are a lot of parking spaces.
• By Metro and Bus:
  Take the Red Line Metro to Mall of the Emirates station, and after that take a taxi from there.
• By Taxi or Uber:
  Or just book your own private taxi or Uber — no problem of switching convenience, or parking issue.

The opening timing is different for weekdays. From Monday to Thursday it’s 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and the weekend hours are different.

The ticket prices for adults are 55 AED.
Children under age 3 are free.
Children from age 3 to 12 are 40 AED.

Top Flower Attractions Inside the Garden

Every season the garden is filled with flower structures, themed displays and artistic designs that are really special.

• 🌸 The Emirates A380 Airplane
  This is the famous thing in the entire garden. A full-sized Emirates Airbus A380 replica covered from nose to tail in fresh flowers. It holds the Guinness World Record for the floral installation. Every part of it like the wings, body and engines is covered in flowers. It’s amazing.
• 🏰 The Flower Castle
  A beautiful castle made entirely of flowers. It looks like something from a fairy tale. The towers, walls and archways are all covered in arranged flowers in different colors. Many people take photos here.
• 💐 The Floral Clock
  A working clock made entirely of flowers. The detail on this is great, and it shows how much care goes into every display.

• 🦋 The Entrance of the Butterfly Garden
  Right next to the Miracle Garden is the Dubai Butterfly Garden. You can walk among thousands of butterflies in a dome. It’s magical for kids and adults. You need a ticket.

• 🏡 The Floral Villas
  Life-sized houses covered entirely in flowers. They look like dream homes. These are spread across the garden, each with a color theme.
• 🌈 The Heart Tunnels and Arched Pathways
  The long walkway is covered with rainbow-colored flowers. Walking through them feels like stepping into another world. Many people like to take photos here.

• 🌻 The Sunflower Valley
  A huge open section filled with thousands of sunflowers. Bright, warm and cheerful. This section alone is worth visiting.

• 🧸 Character Displays
  Every season the garden features flower sculptures of popular characters. These change every year so there’s always something.

Photography Tips for Dubai Miracle Garden

The Dubai Miracle Garden is a place for those who love to take pictures. You can take good pictures here with any kind of camera. If you really want to take the pictures then you should go to the Dubai Miracle Garden at the right time. Try to go between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The light is soft. There are not many people around. You can also go in the afternoon when the sun is setting. This is called the “golden hour.” The flowers look really beautiful in this light.

To take pictures, try getting low to the ground. This way you can take a picture of the flowers with the sky behind them. You can also use the flower tunnels to frame your pictures. If you want to take a picture of the Emirates A380 then, you need to stay far away from the plane to take a picture. Use a setting on your camera that lets you take a wide picture. This way you can fit the thing in one picture.

If you want to take pictures without a lot of people in them, you should go to the Dubai Miracle Garden on a Monday or Tuesday morning. You can take beautiful pictures without any people getting in the way. The Dubai Miracle Garden is a place to take pictures of the flowers and other things. You can take a lot of pictures at the Dubai Miracle Garden.

Facilities and Amenities

Dubai Miracle Garden is really organized — there’s every facility you need.

• Food & Drink
  There are a lot of stalls for food and drinks you need.
• Toilets
  Restrooms are available at the Dubai Miracle Garden. Very clean and well kept up. You can easily find them anywhere within the garden.
• Shopping
  You can find some souvenir stalls where they sell flower-themed gifts, postcards, key chains to take home as a nice memory.
• Sitting places
  There are benches and shaded sitting places in all parts of the garden. Important when you are with young kids or elderly people.
• Wheelchair & Pram rental
  Wheelchair and pram rental available. Paths within the garden are accessible with a wheelchair or stroller. Stroller rental is available for a small fee at the entrance.
• Wi-Fi
  There is free Wi-Fi available in a few spots within the garden. You can also send the picture directly to social networks with no charge.

Traveler’s Tips for Dubai Miracle Garden

• ✅ Wear Shoes:
  You are going to be walking for a long time, so you must wear comfortable shoes.

• ✅ Wear Sunscreen and a Hat:
  The sun in Dubai is very hot, so you and your children must wear a hat to save from the sun.

• ✅ Go on a Weekday:
  Friday and Saturday and Sunday are busy days. If you go on Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday, it will be quieter. You will have a better time.

• ✅ Arrive Right When It Opens:
  If you get to the garden at 9:00 AM, you will have light for taking photos, and there will not be many people. The garden gets very crowded by 11:00 AM.
• ✅ Carry Water:
  You should bring water with you, especially if you are going with kids. The garden has drinks. It is better to have your own water bottle so you do not have to wait. You can save money.
• ✅ Charge Your Phone: Make sure your phone is fully charged before you arrive. You will take lots of photos, so just bring a portable power bank with you.
• ✅ Combine With Butterfly Garden: The Dubai Butterfly Garden is next door, and you can buy a combo ticket for both gardens.
• ✅ Check the Website Before You Go:
  The garden sometimes closes for special events or maintenance. Always check dubaimiraclegarden.com before you visit. This way you can confirm the opening times and any special events happening during your visit.
• ✅ Do not touch the flowers: The displays are living art. A large team maintains them every day. Please do not pick the flowers. This ruins the displays for everyone.

Final Thoughts: GlanceAsia Verdict

Dubai Miracle Garden is an amazing place that we at GlanceAsia have been to. It is not a normal garden. Dubai Miracle Garden is like an art project and the thing which makes Dubai Miracle Garden more special is that it is in the middle of a desert. This makes Dubai Miracle Garden feel like a dream.

If you are in Dubai from November to April and you do not go to Dubai Miracle Garden, you will be missing out on something. Dubai Miracle Garden is one of those places that is even better than you think it will be. You will look at pictures of Dubai Miracle Garden and think it looks nice. When you walk in, you will see that the pictures do not show how beautiful Dubai Miracle Garden really is.

Dubai Miracle Garden is one of the special and beautiful places in the world.

See Dubai Miracle Garden. You will always remember it. After the Dubai Miracle Garden, you can visit Global Village.