Dubai Garden Glow: Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park

Dubai Garden Glow brings two themed parks together on one ticket at Zabeel Park in Dubai: Dinosaur Park, with more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, and Fantasy Park, a walk through oversized, colourful art structures. The attraction now sits at Gate 3 of Zabeel Park, right beside Dubai Frame, which makes it one of the easiest family outings to pair with a trip up the Frame on the same day.

From Glow Garden to Two-in-One Park

Dubai Garden Glow first opened in December 2015 in Area B of Zabeel Park as a Dubai Municipality project, with installations made by around 150 artists from across the world. For a decade it was known for its Glow Park, billed as the world’s largest glow garden with more than 10 million LED lights, alongside a Dinosaur Park and an Art Park whose eco-themed pieces were built from recycled and sustainable materials.

Its tenth and final season at the original site ended in April 2025. The attraction then moved a short distance to Zabeel Park Gate 3, next to Dubai Frame, and relaunched with two main zones, Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park. The move brought one big change: for the first time since 2015, Garden Glow welcomes visitors during the day as well as in the evening. Reports on the new site give opening hours of 10am to 9pm daily, though times can change between seasons, so check your ticket before you go.

Inside Dinosaur Park Dubai

Dinosaur Park is the headline for most families. More than 100 animatronic dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods line the walking paths, moving and roaring as you pass. The largest models are genuinely loud, so very young children may want to watch the bigger creatures from a step back at first.

There is a learning side too. An interactive dinosaur lab and museum includes fossil digs and palaeontology exhibits, so children can learn a little about the animals while they explore rather than only looking at them.

Fantasy Park: Art Made for Photos

Fantasy Park is the calmer, more artistic half of the visit, and the ticket listing sometimes calls it Art Park. It is filled with large, whimsical structures that mix greenery with imaginative design, using geometric shapes and optical illusions that make strong photo backdrops. Continuing the sustainability theme of the original Art Park, many of the pieces are made from recycled materials. After the noise of the dinosaurs, it makes a gentle contrast, and it suits anyone who enjoys a slower stroll with a camera.

Planning Your Visit to Dubai Garden Glow

The visit is a self-paced walk through both parks, and your one ticket covers admission to Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park. Garden Glow is suitable for all ages, including expectant mothers, and children under three do not need a ticket. Pets are not allowed, outside food and drinks cannot be brought in, and casual, appropriate clothing is fine.

Because it is an outdoor attraction, the cooler months are the most comfortable time to go, and the new daytime hours mean you can now choose between a morning walk and an evening visit. The location in the heart of the city helps: drivers can use public parking nearby, while metro users can ride to Max station and take a short taxi from there. Ask the driver for Zabeel Park Gate 3, beside Dubai Frame.

Who It Suits

With its mix of roaring dinosaurs, fossil digs and photogenic art, Garden Glow sits among the most dependable kids and family events in Dubai. For more outdoor Dubai attractions with an animal theme, look at Dubai Safari Park or the nearby Dubai Crocodile Park, and browse things to do in Dubai for the rest of the season.