Location: Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand, Beside Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Adult Ticket: From AED 55 Child Ticket (3–12): From AED 45 Children under 3: Free People of Determination: Free (plus one free caregiver) Visit Duration: 45 Minutes to 1.5 Hours
Dubai Butterfly Garden is the world's largest covered butterfly garden 15,000+ butterflies from 45 species living in ten custom-built, climate-controlled domes beside the Dubai Miracle Garden. Butterflies fly freely around you, land on your clothing and hands, feed from flowers at eye level, and move between domes through connected walkways. The Butterfly Museum inside the complex adds a second dimension artworks and displays created from real butterfly specimens. One ticket, open daily, and one of the most genuinely peaceful and unusual attractions in Dubai.
Book Tickets on WhatsAppTicket Prices
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 years and above) | From AED 55 |
| Child (3–12 years) | From AED 45 |
| Children under 3 | Free |
| People of Determination | Free (Emirates ID required) |
| Caregiver for POD visitors | Free (if mentioned on POD ID) |
| Combo: Butterfly Garden + Miracle Garden | AED 140 |
Tickets are open-dated valid for any visit day within the season. Book through Gold Sand Tours on WhatsApp for the best available rate.
Get Tickets on WhatsAppWhat's Inside Dubai Butterfly Garden
Ten Climate-Controlled Domes
The garden is built across ten individual dome-shaped enclosures, each maintaining its own temperature and humidity to replicate the natural habitat conditions for the butterfly species housed inside. Walking between domes gives you a shift in atmosphere from tropical warmth and dense greenery to lighter, more open environments while butterflies move freely throughout each space.
15,000 Butterflies from 45 Species
The collection covers butterflies from across Asia, South America, Africa, and beyond vivid wings in every combination of colour and pattern you can think of. Some of the most recognisable species present include:
- Blue Morpho electric iridescent blue wings, native to Central and South America
- Monarch orange and black patterned wings, one of the world's most recognised species
- Owl Butterfly large wings with eye-like markings designed to mimic an owl's face
- Glasswing Butterfly transparent wings with minimal colour one of the most unusual to see in flight
- Common Birdwing one of the largest butterfly species on display
Butterflies land on visitors throughout the visit on hands, shoulders, and clothing especially if you wear bright colours.
Free-Flight Environment
No cages, no enclosures around individual species. Every butterfly in the garden flies freely within their dome. You walk through their space rather than observing them through glass. This is what makes the experience fundamentally different from a standard zoo or wildlife exhibit.
The Butterfly Museum
A separate section within the complex dedicated to entomology displaying real butterfly and insect specimens arranged into artworks, framed collections, and educational exhibits. Artworks are created by local artisans using real butterfly wings and specimens. Included with all entry tickets.
Photography Zones
Several designated photography areas with flower arrangements, perches, and feeding stations where butterflies gather in higher concentrations the best spots inside the garden to capture detailed close-up shots. Staff can assist with positioning for photos.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday Friday (Daily) | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Open every day of the week. Hours may vary during Ramadan, UAE public holidays, and summer always confirm before visiting.
Location & Getting There
Address: Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand Area, Beside Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai
By car: Off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), same area as Dubai Miracle Garden. Free parking available on site for cars and tour buses. By taxi: Available from anywhere in Dubai. 25 to 35 minutes from central Dubai. Tell your driver "Dubai Butterfly Garden, beside Miracle Garden, Al Barsha South 3." By bus: RTA buses operate routes to the Miracle Garden area during the Miracle Garden season check the RTA website for current routes.
Note: No metro station directly serves this area a taxi or private car is the most practical option.
Combine with Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Butterfly Garden is located directly beside Dubai Miracle Garden the world's largest natural flower garden. Visiting both together makes a natural half-day outing and the combo ticket at AED 140 is significantly better value than buying separately.
- Suggested half-day plan:
- 9:00 AM Arrive at Butterfly Garden (fewest crowds)
- 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Butterfly Garden visit
- 10:30 AM onwards Walk directly to Miracle Garden
Best Time to Visit Dubai Butterfly Garden
Morning (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) Butterflies are most active in the morning warmth. The domes are quietest and you get the clearest photography without crowds in the way.
Weekdays significantly fewer visitors than weekends. If you want the domes mostly to yourself, Sunday to Thursday mornings are the best option.
October to April the outdoor walkways and the adjacent Miracle Garden are at their best during the cooler months. The Butterfly Garden itself is climate-controlled year-round, so the indoor experience is consistent but the approach and outdoor areas are more pleasant from October onwards.
Good to Know Before You Visit
Butterflies land on visitors freely wear bright colours to attract more landings.
Do not touch butterfly wings the scales are fragile and can be permanently damaged.
No outside food or drinks permitted inside the domes.
Photography is permitted throughout no flash photography inside the domes.
The garden is eco-friendly no chemical sunscreens or insect repellents inside.
Fully wheelchair accessible.
Emirates ID or passport required for People of Determination free entry.
Tickets are non-refundable once purchased check your date before booking.
