Is Dubai Safari Park open today?
Yes. Dubai Safari Park is open today and every day of the Season 8 calendar, from 9:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00. Season 8 opened on 12 October 2026 and the park has run normal daily hours since. There is no weekly closing day; the only variable is public holidays.
The park does shut for the hottest months, roughly June to September, which is why a search for "open today" in July will always get a no. Late October is the comfortable start of the season: mornings are cool and the animals are active. Tickets are valid only on the date you pick, so book for the day you actually plan to go.
Dubai Safari Park opening hours
The park keeps the same hours every day of the week. Gates close at 18:00, but you have to be inside by last entry at 17:00. That is half an hour later than the 16:30 cut-off some older listings still show, so if you have read 4:30 PM elsewhere, 17:00 is the Season 8 figure from the park's own site.
Treat last entry as a cut-off and not a plan. Arriving at 17:00 leaves you an hour in a 119-hectare park — not enough for the main zones, and the live presentations finish earlier in the afternoon.
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Last entry | 17:00 |
| Season 8 | Open since 12 October 2026 |
| Public holidays | Timings may vary, check before you go |
| Summer, around June to September | Closed |
The park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, and tickets are valid only on the date you choose. Pick your day on ClickToGuide — the AED 50 day pass, or the AED 117 Safari Bundle with the Explorer Safari Tour and unlimited train rides.
How long does it take to see Dubai Safari Park?
Plan about five hours. That is the duration ClickToGuide gives for the day pass, and the park's own guidance is four to five hours to cover the six zones, the 15-minute Arabian Desert Safari, the presentations and an animal encounter. The site spans 119 hectares, so walking between zones takes longer than the map suggests.
With the AED 117 Safari Bundle, add about 35 minutes for the Explorer Safari Tour — though the unlimited shuttle train it includes also cuts the walking. Arrive at 9:00 and you finish comfortably by mid-afternoon.
Dubai Safari Park show times
Live animal presentations are included in the day pass and run to a daily schedule. The park has not published a fixed Season 8 timetable, so the reliable version is the board at the entrance on the day you visit. Last season's programme below is a useful shape for planning, but do not build your visit around these exact times.
Aim to catch a late-morning show, then build the afternoon around the later presentations. Confirming the schedule at the gate when you arrive is the one thing worth doing before you start walking, because the presentations are included in your ticket and easy to miss on a site this size.
| Show | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Birds Kingdom | 11:30 | Explorer Theater, Explorer Village |
| Echoes of the Wild | 14:00 | Asian Theater, Asian Village |
| Birds of Prey | 16:00 | Birds of Prey Square, Asian Village |
Best time to visit Dubai Safari Park
The cooler months are the best time of year, and the park's own advice is to come between October and May. Within the season, December to February usually gives the most comfortable walking temperatures, while October and May can still be hot at midday.
On any given day, arrive when the gates open at 9:00. Animals are more active in the morning, the paths are less crowded, and you get the outdoor zones done before the afternoon heat. Weekends and UAE public holidays are the busiest, so a weekday morning is calmest.
- Arrive at 9:00 and head to the outdoor villages first
- Keep shaded or indoor areas for early afternoon
- Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, even in winter
- Be inside by 13:00 at the latest to fit five hours in
Frequently asked questions
Is Dubai Safari Park open today?
Yes. The park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00 during Season 8, which opened on 12 October 2026. Last entry is 17:00, and timings may vary on public holidays.
What are Dubai Safari Park timings?
Daily from 9:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:00 (official site, checked October 2026). Some older listings still show a 16:30 last entry; 17:00 is the current figure.
Is Dubai Safari Park open in summer?
No. The park closes for the hottest months, roughly June to September, and reopens in October. Season 8 opened on 12 October 2026.
Is Dubai Safari Park open on public holidays?
It is normally open, but timings may vary on public holidays, so check before you go.
What time should I arrive at Dubai Safari Park?
At 9:00 if you can. You need about five hours, mornings are cooler and less crowded, and arriving near the 17:00 last entry leaves far too little time.
The park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, and tickets are valid only on the date you choose. Pick your day on ClickToGuide — the AED 50 day pass, or the AED 117 Safari Bundle with the Explorer Safari Tour and unlimited train rides.