The Green Planet Dubai and City Walk: A Half-Day Guide
The Green Planet is an indoor tropical rainforest under a glass dome in City Walk. Outside, City Walk is an open-air street of shops, cafés and restaurants. Together they make an easy half-day, whatever the weather.
What is The Green Planet?
The Green Planet is a climate-controlled bio-dome. Its operator, Meraas, describes it as a recreated tropical rainforest with more than 3,000 plants and animals. A huge artificial tree rises through the middle, and you move through four levels, from the canopy down to the forest floor.
Expect birds, reptiles, fish and insects, many of them close up.
How long to allow
Allow one to two hours inside. Families with young children who like animals may want longer. Check the official site for opening hours before you go.
Tips for your visit
- Go earlier in the day for a calmer visit.
- Wear comfortable shoes. You walk down through the levels.
- It’s warm and humid inside, like a real rainforest. Dress lightly.
- Book online on the official site.
What else to do in City Walk
- Eat outdoors: City Walk has many cafés and restaurants with terraces, at their best from October to April.
- Shop: the street mixes international brands and smaller stores.
- Concerts and shows: Coca-Cola Arena is in City Walk. If there’s a show on, plan dinner nearby before it.
A simple half-day plan
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Late morning | The Green Planet, while it’s calmer |
| Lunch | A café or restaurant on City Walk |
| Afternoon | Browse the shops, indoors or in the shade |
| Evening | Dinner outdoors, or a show at Coca-Cola Arena |
In the hotter months, from May to September, keep the outdoor part short. The Green Planet and the shops are indoors, so the plan still works. From October to April, the evenings are pleasant for a walk along the street.
Who it suits
- Families with children who like animals and nature.
- Business travellers with a free afternoon between meetings.
- Anyone on a hot or rainy day who wants something indoors that isn’t another mall.
Getting there
City Walk is a short taxi ride from Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai. Ride-hailing cars and taxis can drop you close to The Green Planet.
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FAQ
What is The Green Planet in Dubai?
An indoor tropical rainforest in a glass bio-dome at City Walk, with more than 3,000 plants and animals.
How long do you need at The Green Planet?
Allow one to two hours.
Is The Green Planet open in summer?
Yes. It’s indoors and climate-controlled, so it’s open all year. Check hours on the official site.
What is near The Green Planet?
City Walk’s shops and restaurants, and Coca-Cola Arena.