Miracle Garden in Dubai, the biggest garden in the world

Dubai leads the United Arab Emirates in terms of innovation, architectural development and countless world records, so a green space that lived up to the emirate’s reputation was a must. And it’s certainly impressed with the Dubai Miracle Garden, the biggest garden in the world and the most surprising natural space in the city. One of the most astonishing facts about this attraction is the number of flowers you’ll see there – 150 million! Flowers grow in vertical gardens, such as the one that won the Guinness World Record, or over an 18 m sculpture with Disney characters that has 100,000 plants and flowers and weighs 35 tonnes.

Although Dubai certainly isn’t short of surprising attractions, the Miracle Garden in Dubailand is hugely popular and is visited by over one and a half million tourists each year. The size of the garden means you need to be organised before your visit, especially if you’re travelling with children. Below is the essential info you need to make the most of your trip to the Miracle Garden in Dubai.

1. Conoce el jardín más grande del mundo
2. Qué puedes ver en el Miracle Garden de Dubái
3. Cómo visitarlo: Información de interés
4. Hoteles en Dubái

Discover the biggest garden in the world

Here are some interesting facts about the biggest garden in the world: it opened in 2013 on 14 February, St Valentine’s Day; it has a surface area of 72,000 m2; and you’ll see famous buildings and structures recreated in flowers. The path through the garden is heart-shaped and leads visitors to countless Instagrammable spots that will set your social media buzzing.

The circuit includes beautiful castles straight out of a Disney film, fantastical houses and arrangements that prove there is no limit to the imagination. You’ll soon see that the millions of flowers in Dubai’s Miracle Garden have been used in truly creative ways.

What to see in the Miracle Garden in Dubai

To organise your trip to the Miracle Garden in Dubai, make a note of the following attractions that you’ll see in the garden:

• Emirates A380. A tribute to the Emirates airline super jumbo jet. This life-size reproduction has an incredible floral installation (it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest in the world) with 500,000 fresh flowers and plants. It’s mind-blowing!
• Floating lady. This is a more recent attraction in the Miracle Garden in Dubai and it consists of a woman who appears to float in the air with her arms spread outwards while her hair tumbles to the ground. Her beautiful dress is covered in red and white petunias and you can see the towers of the flower castle in the background.
• Sunflower field. This sunflower garden is a huge splash of yellow that makes the perfect backdrop for a selfie. No one can resist taking a photo here!
• Floral clock. This immense, fifteen metre clock made of flowers and plants changes each season. The mechanical parts were brought over from the United States.

• Lake park. Here you’ll find houses made of flowers and 3D models that combine purple, pink, red, green, orange and blue tones. An explosion of colour that children and adults alike will love, with the added plus of water featuring in the composition.
• Umbrella tunnel. This attraction consists of a roof made of hundreds of colourful umbrellas, flowers set in between them, and tunnels that look like huge garlands. It’s the perfect place to take a break and have something to eat and drink at one of the cafés in the shade of these brightly coloured umbrellas.
• Smurf village. A new attraction this season that consists of a village inspired by the famous comic strip characters. Houses, paths, little animals… Everything has been designed to amaze.

As well as these features and other creations, the Miracle Garden in Dubai contains the Butterfly Garden, which is home to 15,000 butterflies, and you can also enjoy flower shows and parades, eat in the restaurants, and pick up a souvenir in one of the gift shops.

How to visit the Miracle Garden: useful information

You can’t get directly to the Miracle Garden by metro. Instead, travel by metro to the MOE station (Mall of Emirates station) and then take the 105 bus. Or, if you’d prefer, take a taxi which will drop you right at the entrance gate (taxis aren’t very expensive.)

This immense garden isn’t open all year round, only from 1 October to 30 April i.e. it’s closed between May and September. This is due to the high temperatures (over 40ºC) during the summer months. Dubai Miracle Garden opens from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends.

An adult (12 years old and above) entrance ticket is 55 AED (around €13), 3–12-year-olds cost 40 AED (about €9.50) and under-threes are free.

Hotels in Dubai

Dubai has a wide range of accommodation options with many high-quality hotels such as those listed below.

If you’re travelling as a family or with friends, you might like to rent a luxury apartment in Palm Marina. Barceló Residences Dubai Marina consists of 253 exclusive residences in an elegant tower where no comfort is spared for travellers; it has swimming pools, a gym and the perfect location for exploring the city.

Another option is staying in a hotel such as the Occidental Al Jaddaf, a four-star hotel in the heart of the city, close to Dubai Creek. It has 236 large, stylish rooms and a large selection of dining options, including Mediterranean and Oriental flavours at the Carmen Tapas, Beit Beiruty and Souk restaurants. The heated pool is also open all year round.

And don’t miss the Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, a five-star luxury hotel with a private beach right in the Palm Jumeirah. You’ll definitely want to spoil yourself with this treat. It has 279 rooms and 285 apartments and a wide range of sophisticated dining options. Make sure you book at the Khyber restaurant to try its delicious Indian cooking, or go for a drink at famous Dukes Bar. Another advantage of this hotel is that it’s perfect for both business trips – it has seven meeting rooms – and family breaks, thanks to the innovative Kids Club.

Finally, you could also choose one of two hotels that are a little further from the centre with excellent transport connections: the Occidental Dubai Production City, a four-star hotel near the Dubai Expo, and the Occidental Sharjah Grand, also a four-star hotel, located in the nearby city of Sharjah. This last hotel has 221 rooms, a private beach and great selection of food.