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If you are planning to visit Dubai in the next few months, one of the must-see attractions in the city awaits you. The Dubai Safari Park will reopen to tourists next week on October 14.
The theme for Dubai Safari Park’s seventh season is ‘Wild Rules’ and promises new educational initiatives, expanded visitor experiences, and interactive wildlife encounters.
The Dubai Safari Park promises to reconnect visitors with nature across 6 zones with over 3,000 animals, 2 thrilling safari adventures, 15 up-close animal encounters, all connected with a shuttle train.
According to Muna Alhajeri, Director of Dubai Safari Park, during the seventh season, educational programming will centre on the theme ‘Guardians of the Wild’ with live wildlife talks, interactive activities, and an enhanced live birds presentation. Conservation efforts, including breeding programmes and animal care, will continue, supported in part by revenue from ticket sales.
And if you are already in Dubai, you could win a free ticket to Dubai Safari Park in the next few days.
All you have to do is click photos of safari buses branded with Dubai Safari Park’s theme, which are roaming across the city’s most popular landmarks, including Dubai Frame, Quranic Park, Kite Beach, and Mirdif Uptown Park, and share them on social media and tag @DubaiSafariPark for a chance to win free park tickets.
The Dubai Safari Park’s ticket costs AED 50 (Rs 1200) for the safari and AED 115 (Rs 2,800) for the package, including the train ride.
The Dubai Safari Park, which is located on Al Warqa 5 on the Hatta Road, has around 3,000 animals and was opened in 2017.
Since its opening, the Dubai Safari Park has become a must-see attraction in Dubai, attracting thousands of visitors from across the world every day. According to the Dubai Safari Park officials, season six was the most successful to date, with over 52,700 safari tours during the season that ran from October 2024 to May 2025.
The Dubai Safari Park closed on 1 June 2025 for its annual summer break and will open next week for what is being anticipated as another record-setting season.
