Abu dhabi: Dubai's indoor attractions continue to reinforce the emirate's position as a year-round tourism destination by offering entertainment, educational, and cultural experiences that attract visitors during the summer season. These attractions diversify the tourism offering and support family tourism.
According to Emirates News Agency, indoor attractions, alongside beaches, water-based activities, and water parks, form the backbone of Dubai's summer tourism sector. During a field tour of "The Green Planet" and the "Dubai Butterfly Garden," the agency highlighted the role of these indoor attractions in drawing visitors throughout the summer by providing immersive experiences that combine entertainment, education, and environmental awareness. This aligns with Dubai's efforts to offer diverse tourism options catering to different visitor segments.
Asma Al Hosani, Director of Operations at The Green Planet, which is part of the Dubai Holding Entertainment portfolio, stated that visitors at The Green Planet can step into a living tropical rainforest in the heart of Dubai. Home to more than 3,000 plants and animals, the attraction offers experiences such as Camping in the Rainforest and Zookeeper for a Day, providing memorable new ways to connect with nature. As a Certified Autism Centre and part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, The Green Planet is committed to making the sense of discovery welcoming and accessible to everyone.
Dubai Butterfly Garden welcomes between 200 and 300 visitors on weekdays during the summer season, with numbers rising to around 500 on weekends. During the winter season, visitor numbers increase significantly, reaching between 500 and 800 guests on weekdays and up to 1,000 on weekends. The garden receives an average of between 100,000 and 150,000 visitors annually.
The garden plays a crucial role in supporting Dubai's summer tourism as one of the city's indoor attractions. It offers families and visitors an educational and entertaining experience in a comfortable environment away from the high summer temperatures, making it a preferred destination during the summer season.
Moreover, the garden fulfills an important educational role through its ongoing partnerships with schools and the weekly school trips it hosts. These visits provide students with the opportunity to learn about the butterfly life cycle, different butterfly species, and their natural habitats. This helps promote environmental awareness and fosters the importance of biodiversity conservation among younger generations.
Dubai Butterfly Garden is home to between 5,000 and 10,000 butterflies each month, depending on the season and the availability of butterfly supplies. Since its opening in March 2015, Dubai Butterfly Garden has continued for more than a decade to provide an integrated educational and recreational experience for visitors of all ages in an environment that closely replicates the butterflies' natural habitat.