The Safari Park in Dubai is a huge park located in the Al-Warkaa area of the United Arab Emirates. It extends over an area of approximately 119 hectares.
The park opened its doors to visitors in late 2017. It is home to a very large number of wild animals and birds, including tigers, lions, goats, reptiles and giraffes.
Today it is not only a sanctuary zoo, but also a research center where the behavior and habits of animals are studied. Some of them are very rare. The park is divided into zones, in each of which conditions for birds and animals are created, as close to natural as possible.
In this article we will tell you how to get to the Safari Park from Dubai by bus, metro or other way by yourself, as well as about the peculiarities of this place.
Where is Dubai Safari Park
The Safari Park is located at: 12, Mushraif, Emirate of Dubai.
Dubai Safari Park coordinates: 25°10′39″N 55°26′57.84″E.
The distance from the center of Dubai to the Safari Park is approximately 27 kilometers.
How to get to the Safari Park from Dubai
By bus (route 102)
There are two ways to get to the Safari Park on route 102.
Via Al Warqaa, Street 25-3:
Take the Dubai RTA Bus at Global Village 1 stop and get off at Rashidiya Bus Station Gate 11. Travel time will take 33 minutes. The fare will start from AED 3.83. The distance is 26 kilometers.
Then take the Dubai RTA Bus at Centerpoint Metro Bus Station and get off at Al Warqaa, Street 25-3. Travel time will take about 28 minutes. The fare will be from 3.83 dirhams. The distance is 15 kilometers. Next, walk approximately 1,386 kilometers to Dubai Safari Park.
Via Centerpoint Metro Bus Station
Take the Dubai RTA Bus at the Rashidiya Bus Station Gate 11 stop. The travel time will be 33 minutes. The fare is from AED 3.83. The distance is 71 kilometers;
Next, change to Dubai RTA Bus at Centerpoint Metro Bus Station. Travel time is 1 hour and 3 minutes. The ticket price starts from 7.66 dirhams. The distance is 30 kilometers.
Then get off at Dubai Safari Park, walk 766 meters to the Safari Park. The travel time will take 9 minutes. The distance will be 766 meters.
By Metro
From the center of Dubai, you can reach the park by metro. To do this, take the red metro line and get to Rashidiya station. You can also take the green line and get off at Etisalat station. From there, it is easy to get to the park by bus or cab. If traveling from Rashidiya, you will have to walk about 15-20 minutes to the park entrance
Another subway option is to take the RTA bus number F10 at Centerpoint station in Dubai, which goes directly to the park. Travel time will take about 28 minutes. The cost of the trip will be approximately AED 3.83.
By cab
Cabs are available throughout Dubai. If you are going to the park from the city center, such transportation will cost you about 50 dirhams.
By private car
The Safari Park can be reached by private car by taking Ras Al Khor Road or Sheikh Zayed Road. The trip will take about 19 minutes.
Book a guided tour
You can reach the Safari Park together with a guide. Advantages of this way:
- Flexible route. You can schedule a trip, taking into account your interests and preferences.
- Comfortable movement. As a rule, individual excursions are held in a car or minivan, which allows you to quickly and conveniently get to the place.
- Saving time. The guide will tell about the sights, which will help save time searching for information.
- Fewer people. Individual accompaniment by a guide will allow you to see interesting places without waiting for other members of the group.
- Safety. The guide will organize transfers, advise on how to navigate unfamiliar territory and interact with locals.
Mode of operation and cost of visiting the Safari Park in Dubai
Dubai Safari Park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. You can enter with a ticket until 16:00.
It is better to specify the actual opening hours of the park in advance. This can be done by phone or on the website.
Ticket price:
- adult – 75 dirhams;
- children – 45 dirhams.
You can book a ticket on the official website.
It is important to know that the dress code prohibits visiting excursions in short clothes, with open shins and shoulders. This rule is relevant for tourists of any age.
Such requirements are probably due to the fact that the UAE is a Muslim country, and modesty is highly valued in Islam. Therefore, the body should be covered from shoulders to knees, especially in public places.
When to go to Safari Park
If you love warm and sultry weather, the best time to visit the Safari Park is between November and March. During this time, the weather is warm. The hottest months are July and August. Temperatures during this period sometimes reach +50 °C. In September, the temperature stays at 38 °C during the day and drops to 30 °C at night.
From October to January, the days become cooler, so this time is perfect for lovers of comfort and outdoor recreation. For example, in October, the daytime temperature is about 34 °C and at night it drops to 25 °C.
It is advisable to visit the Safari Park early in the morning. There are few tourists at this time, so you can have a quiet look around, take photos and relax alone, with friends or family. In addition, during the warmer months, temperatures in the morning are usually lower than during the day, avoiding the midday heat.
Why go to the Safari Park
The Safari Park in Dubai is worth a visit because it has:
- Amazing environments. The park has several locations with living conditions for animals that are as close to natural as possible. Once in them, you will be transported to the African plains or Asian forests.
- The opportunity to see the animals almost in their natural habitat. To learn more about them, you can ask a guide. Such a trip will be fascinating for both adults and children.
- Exclusive facilities. Safari Parks has the largest collection of reptiles in Dubai. There is also a pond with hippos, the largest in the UAE Pride of lions and tigers, children’s contact zoo and a platform from which you can feed giraffes.
- Research Complex. The Safari Park’s main objective is the conservation and study of animals. Therefore, courses on how to care for them are held here.
What to see in the Safari Park
To ensure maximum comfort for its inhabitants, the Safari Park is divided into climatic zones. In each of them, the temperature and humidity of the air are maintained, optimal for birds and animals. To create a cool tropical environment, they even use an air-conditioning system. It is very eco-friendly as it takes energy from solar panels installed throughout the park.
We recommend you visit each themed area to immerse yourself in the natural habitat of birds, animals and reptiles:
- Arab village. It is home to typical, UAE inhabitants such as chamois, ostriches and mouflon.
- African Village. Here you can see elephants, flamingos, antelopes, bears, baboons and other African animals.
- Asian Village. In this area, the park administration holds animal shows. The area is home to gibbons, orangutans, and Ussuri bears.
- Researchers’ Village. The main attraction of this place is the safari zone, where you can see animals in their typical habitat. Here live: the largest pride of lions, owls, crows, pigeons and parrots (bird theater).
Since the animals live freely (without cages and cages), the trip takes place in an off-road vehicle accompanied by a guide.
5. Al-Wadi. This is an area for relaxation and picnics. Here you can visit restaurants and shop for souvenirs.
Conclusion
It is worth visiting Safari Park, if only because it is the largest park reserve and research center, which is home to thousands of animals, birds and reptiles. All of them live in a habitat as close to natural as possible.
How do I get to the Safari Park from Dubai? You can get there by bus, auto and metro. The territory is open to the public daily, from 9:00 to 18:00. It is better to check the information on the website.
