Dubai Garden Glow is the world’s first park dedicated to glow-in-the-dark. Situated within the Zabeel Park, this place is well known for extraordinary light architecture installations inspired by art objects from all across the world. Images of a giant jellyfish moving in time to the music while floating above the Zabeel Lake has mesmerized both children and adults while the images of a sparkling Burj Khalifa is definitely awe-inspiring. It is currently closed for the summer. It will reopen in October.

A favourite for young children, the glittering carriage of Cinderella, a dinosaur park and other installations are a must-see. Set to a seasonal calendar, the Garden Glow is in its fourth season at the moment and presents four different theme parks within its premises giving the visitors an opportunity to visit the park during multiple seasons to witness new installations.

  • Type : Best for Kids
  • Timings : Saturday to Thursday: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM / Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Time Required :  2-3 hours
  • Entry Fee :  Adults: AED 65 / Children (below 3 years): No entry fee / Ice Park: AED 45
  • Attractions
  • Tips

1. The Glow Park: The garden begins to glow and come alive as the sun goes down filling the visitors with wonder. The message of conservation of energy with zero waste and conservation of wildlife was brought home to the audience while season three paid compliments to the rich and varied life underwater.

Dubai Garden Glow

2. Dinosaur Park: This is the section that the young kids love to visit as it takes them right inside the hideout of enormous dinosaurs. The adults are entertained to see more than 100 animatronic dinosaurs inside the theme park. The latest season has added several interactive activities with the dinosaur lab revealing the life of the long lost creatures. There are multiple dinosaur skeletons displayed at the adjoining museum, albeit in the form of replicas.

3. Ice Park: Dubai is hot and humid the year-round with its populace never getting an opportunity to find snow on the ground. With recreated snow and life-like ice sculptures carved out of 5000 tons of ice, this is a unique place to visit in the desert.

4. Art Park: This is a novel addition to the park for season four. This includes unique art pieces reconstructed from environmental materials that were recycled.

5. Colourful World

6. Happiness Street: Dubai has earned the label of ‘Happiness Street’ internationally under its outstanding development over the years. Garden Glow has recreated the street within its premises as a token of tribute to this astounding feat achieved by the city.

7. Glowing Safari: It depicts a Safari where the young kids are thrilled to come across glowing animals from all parts of the world.

8. Happy Forest: This place highlights the flowers and plants along with wildlife sculpted out of recycled materials.

Dubai Garden Glow
  • It is advisable to carry food as the snacks sold inside can be expensive. 
  • Hiring a stroller at the entrance will help young children to enjoy the park without tiring themselves. 
  • Mosquito repellant creams will come in handy to avoid being bitten by the tiny insects.