Dubai’s The Green Planet is a magical indoor jungle. This rainforest, home to an astounding and varied 3,000 kinds of exotic flora and fauna, is a treat for nature lovers. A vertical glass bio-dome shaped like an origami sheet, the immersive tropical forest is divided into four levels: the canopy, the midstory, the forest floor, and the flooded rainforest. It serves as a true ecosystem. An artificial tree that is 82 feet tall is at the heart of this enthralling forest, creating a thriving habitat for the fauna that is connected to an indoor waterfall.
The flooded rainforest, a tunnel of aquariums filled with unusual amphibian and marine creatures like arapaima, Arowana, fish, tortoises, and stingrays that are normally found in underwater tropical conditions, is where this fascinating voyage starts.
Four Levels at the Green Planet
The Green Planet is divided into four levels:
- Flooded Rain Forest
- Midstory
- Forest Floor
- Canopy
World’s Biggest Artificial Tree acts as the Centerpiece
The largest artificial tree in the world serves as the centrepiece, transforming the area into a living ecosystem that is ideal for both plants and animals. This 82-foot-tall artificial tree is life-sized and sustains life.
Award-Winning
The Green Planet won Project of the Year at the 2016 Middle East Consultant Awards. The best project in the Middle East in 2016 in terms of design, planning, and implementation is honoured with this prize.
The project received high recognition for its Mechanical Project of the Year award in the 2016 MEP Middle East Awards, which is the most esteemed accolade in the Middle East’s MEP industry.
Entry Fee to the Green Planet Dubai
Adults pay AED 99, while children three years old and under pay AED 74. Children who are older than 12 must buy an adult ticket. The Green Planet admits free of charge children under three.
The Green Planet Timings
- Sunday-Wednesday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Thursday-Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Best Time to Visit the Green Planet Dubai
Go to this rainforest first thing in the morning to avoid the throng. Because there are fewer people on weekdays than on weekends, they are also preferable. December is a busy time of year for tourists due to the holidays, so the charm will be crowded throughout most of the day.
Reaching the Rainforest
- By metro: Take the red line metro to the Dubai Mall stop, which is the closest stop. From there, take a quick cab ride.
- By transport: You can take the Subway, the Line 106 bus, the Line 81 bus, or the Line 106 bus.
- By Cab: You can get directly to City Walk in any kind of private or public taxi.
Key Highlights in the Green Planet
Explore the Rainforest: Examining the amazing design of the Green Planet is the best way to pass the time in this confined ecology. The Green Planet, which is spread across four floors, is home to hundreds of living creatures, including crocodile lizards, piranhas, Burmese pythons, sloths, parrots, toucans, and South American vegetation. Get up close and personal with nature as you explore the rainforest within the dome. It might be an exciting and educational experience.
Piranha Experience: In this rain forest, take in a unique piranha experience as hundreds of piranhas use their razor-sharp fangs to devour their food. Visitors can even have a conversation with the on-site experts to learn more about these fascinating animals.
Sloth Encounter: Visitors may get up close and personal with the animals—which slumber for around 15 hours a day—at the sloth experience. These cuddly creatures often cling upside down on branches and move slowly. Visit the Green Planet and engage with these leisurely-moving beasts through photographs.
The Bat Cave: Bats are renowned for their extraordinary flying skills, and guests at the Green Planet’s Bat Cave can experience the excitement of being in the company of these amazing mammals. Discover how the Seba fruit bats live in the bat cave, their native home.
Sugar Glider Encounter: The palm-sized nocturnal possums can interact with guests during sugar glider interactions. Every day at 3:30 PM, there is a 20–30 minute workout. See a glimpse of their fascinating world and even have a picture taken with them.
The Australian Walkabout: Networking with a variety of native Australian reptiles is the main goal here. Feel the thrill of seeing kangaroos, snake-neck turtles, and Australian carpet pythons up close. A gorgeous kingfisher, the Kookaburra, is also available for feeding.
Dining Options at Dubai’s The Green Planet
Given that you will only be at the zoo/bird sanctuary for two hours and that it is strictly forbidden to eat within the grounds, you might not need to bring food with you. There are plenty of restaurants to select from once you’re outside. There are various quirky modern fusion eateries such as Pomme De Pain, Dose Café, Eggspectation, Sugar Factory, and others. All of City Walk is lined with restaurants and a few chic cafés.
Location
City Walk – Al Wasl – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Address: City Walk – Al Wasl – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 317 3999
FAQs
Where can I park?
You can park for free for four hours in the underground City Walk mall parking lot if you spend at least AED 100 at The Green Planet. Before leaving, you must validate your token; every extra hour will cost you AED 20.
Does Green Planet accommodate wheelchair users?
Yes, it is fully accessible.
Is it suitable for small children?
Definitely – there is lots for all ages to learn inside The Green Planet.
Can I touch the animals inside The Green Planet?
We urge that visitors please do not handle, feed, or touch our fragile species for the health and welfare of our plants and animals in this very immersive setting. When staff members approach you to engage with different species of snakes, millipedes, or hissing roaches, please feel free to do so.