Discover the Blooming Magic of the Miracle Flower Garden in Dubai

There is something magical about Dubai Miracle Garden in full bloom. And it’s not only because of the gigantic structures and Disney characters created out of flowers. It’s the overall spectacle.

The hundreds and thousands of tulips, petunias, roses, daisy’s and marigolds that make up the garden. The clipped boxwood hedges lining the walkways, the rolling emerald green lawns, the fanciful hilltop meadow and fields of sunflowers.

This miraculous garden is unmatched on a global scale and most surprising of all is the remarkable transformation that has taken place - converting arid desert sands into a mind-blowing oasis. This verdant garden offers a unique experience that perfectly captures the essence of Dubai – an extraordinary blend of innovation, ambition and vision.

Read on to discover more about this blooming miracle in Dubai. We've included some handy tips and advice on how to get there too. 

This evolving floral kingdom features intricate three dimensional floral sculptures ranging from humanoid ants, mushrooms and rose-covered swans to a towering fifteen metre wide floral clock, a vast field of sunflowers, flower-powered cars and giant-size grass elephants, unicorns and penguins. 

Disney Avenue features well-known characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louis, Pluto and Goofy.

Other noteworthy attractions include a series of floral villas, an enormous teddy bear, the Smurf Village, a massive floral butterfly, a floral arched walkway and an umbrella tunnel.

Maintaining a garden of this magnitude takes an enormous amount of care and innovative water solutions. The garden requires over seven hundred and fifty thousand litres of water daily, thus the garden thrives on recycled waste water and an efficient drip irrigation system.

These solutions have reduced water and energy usage by nearly seventy five percent ensuring the gardens future sustainability.  

Since inception, the Dubai Miracle Garden has received many awards and accolades. It is a triple Guinness World Record Holder. The first title was achieved in 2013, for the largest vertical garden.

The second Guinness World Record was achieved in 2016 for the biggest flower structure of an Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft. Made up of over 500,000 flowering plants, the creation was seventy two metres long and twenty-four metres high.

The third Guinness World Record title was awarded in 2018 for the tallest topiary supported structure – an impressive eighteen metre high, 3D sculpture of Mickey Mouse. 

It is acknowledged as the world’s largest natural flower garden encompassing a total area of 72,000 square metres. Next door to the Miracle Garden is the world's largest indoor butterfly garden with over fifteen thousand butterflies from 26 different species housed in ten climate controlled domes.

Dubai Miracle Garden is only open during the winter months, from November to May. Since opening in 2013, every year has brought a new season of floral sculptures and exciting themes.

New sculptures include a floral castle, pyramids, vibrant peacocks decorated in floral plumage and a floating lady. Appearing to float in the air, with arms outstretched and hair dangling to the ground, the floating lady’s dress is made out of red and white petunias. This new design highlights the evolving creativity of the Miracle Garden’s team of horticulturists, designers and landscapers. 

In season, the Miracle Garden hosts regular flower parades and floral floats accompanied by street dancers and live music. There are also yoga and Zumba sessions. Check out their Instagram and Facebook for updates and information. 

• The gardens are closed every year during the summer months from May to September, reopening on 1st October

• A visit typically takes three to four hours to see all the different attractions

• The gardens are open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 11pm

• Plan your visit in advance and buy your tickets online. Or you can buy at the entrance gate counters. Ticket prices start from AED 100. A separate ticket to the Butterfly Garden is also available online 

• There are a variety of dining options available inside the grounds

• Permanent family-friendly activities include a trampoline park, a cultural amphitheatre, and souvenir shops

Address: Al Barsha South 3, Street 3, Dubai (in the Dubailand Residential area). 

How to get there

Car: The fastest way to get from The Dubai Mall to Dubai Miracle Garden is with a car.  Parking is available on site

Taxi: A taxi will take around twenty minutes from Dubai Mall to reach Dubai Miracle Garden and costs between AED 75 - AED 95

Metro Train: Take a train to Mall of Emirates Metro Station (MOE red line). From MOE take RTA bus no. 105 directly to Dubai Miracle Gardens

A visit to Dubai Miracle Garden offers a truly great experience for visitors of all ages. Here are a few tips to ensure you enjoy this enchanting destination. 
 

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat

• Take along a daypack for carrying water and sunscreen

• Stick to the signposted tracks to protect the flowers and plants

• Bring along a camera but be aware that professional photographic equipment and drones aren’t allowed

• Book tickets in advance to avoid queuing at the entrance counters

• There are plentiful food choices with over 30 food outlets and kiosks to choose from

• Barbeques or picnics are prohibited in the park

Near to Dubai Miracle Garden you will find Global Village Dubai, a cultural and entertainment Amusement Park that opens every year from October to April.

Take in the high energy performances and exhilarating rides. Ranging from a towering Ferris wheel to a haunted house and 30 pavilions exhibiting different cultures, rituals and culinary journeys.

While experiencing Dubai’s innumerable attractions, stay in comfort at Novotel hotel. We offer a wide selection of room options to accommodate different preferences and family sizes, all with a choice of restaurants and bars. You can swim laps, maintain your fitness routines at our onsite fitness centres and enjoy spa massages and relaxing moments. 
 

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha offers easy access to Dubai Miracle Garden. It is located opposite Mashreq Metro Station (red line) and is within walking distance of The Mall of Emirates. This major entertainment complex is home to Ski Dubai. Here you can ski to your hearts content on the snow covered slopes and enjoy close encounters with the complex’s colony of penguins.

If you’d rather enjoy some retail therapy, then the malls six hundred plus stores will make you feel as if you’re in shopping heaven. There is also a wide variety of dining options on offer and you can also take in a movie or watch a show.