Hotels near Dubai Miracle Garden

Dubai Miracle Garden only opens in the cooler months, usually from November to spring, which makes December one of the best times to visit. Opened in 2013, it displays well over 100 million flowers arranged into arches, hearts, castles and animals. Its best-known display is a full-size Emirates Airbus A380 covered in flowers, which holds a Guinness World Record as the largest flower structure.

Allow two hours to walk the paths. Entry costs roughly AED 100 (about €23) for adults, with lower prices for children, and tickets can be bought online or at the gate. The neighbouring Dubai Butterfly Garden, with thousands of butterflies in climate-controlled domes, can be added on the same visit for a separate fee.

Pro Tip: Visit on a weekday morning soon after opening. By late afternoon on weekends, families fill the paths and the main photo spots have queues.