DUBAI: Step into a four-story indoor rainforest at The Green Planet Dubai.3 Explore the 2026 guide to animal encounters, the giant life-sustaining tree, and ticket prices for this tropical oasis in City Walk.
Located in the heart of City Walk, The Green Planet is a stunning bio-dome that brings a lush, tropical ecosystem to the arid landscape of Dubai.1 It is home to an enclosed rainforest containing over 3,000 species of plants and animals, all living within a 45-meter tall structure designed around the world’s largest man-made, life-sustaining tree.2
For 2026, the facility has introduced even more interactive animal encounters, making it a premier educational and sensory destination for families and nature lovers.
1. The Four Layers of the Rainforest
The experience is designed to take you from the top of the forest down to the floor, mimicking the vertical layers of a real tropical rainforest:4
- The Canopy (The Roof): High above the ground, where birds fly freely and sunlight filters through the glass dome.5
- The Midstory: The heart of the forest where monkeys and colorful parrots live among the thick leaves.
- The Forest Floor: A humid, shaded area home to reptiles and the world’s slowest mammals—sloths.6
- The Flooded Forest: The basement level, featuring an underwater view of piranhas, archerfish, and motoro rays.7
2. Must-See 2026 Animal Encounters
The Green Planet is famous for its close-up experiences. While some are included in the ticket, others are special add-ons:
- The Sloth Encounter: Meet the resident sloths and learn about their slow-motion lifestyle.8
- Bird Aviary: Hundreds of birds, including Toucans and Macaws, fly around you without cages.
- Creatures of the Night: An underground walk-through where you can see nocturnal animals like the Slow Loris, Burmese Pythons, and fruit bats in their active state.9
- Piranha Feeding: Watch the feeding frenzy of these famous Amazonian fish from a safe (but thrilling) distance.
3. The Giant Man-Made Tree
The centerpiece of the dome is a 25-meter tall artificial tree.10 It isn’t just for show; it is a complex life-support system that houses various plants and provides the structural framework for the forest’s vines and mosses to grow naturally.
4. Essential Visitor Info (2026)
| Detail | Information |
| Entrance Fee | Adults (12+): Approx. AED 155 | Children (2-10): Approx. AED 135 |
| Opening Hours | Daily 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Location | City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai. |
| Parking | 4 hours of free underground parking at City Walk with a validated ticket. |
5. Top Tips for Your Visit
- Humidity Check: The dome is kept at 70% to 80% humidity and a temperature of $24^\circ\text{C}$ to $27^\circ\text{C}$ ($75^\circ\text{F}$ to $80^\circ\text{F}$). Dress in light, breathable clothing.
- Look Up: The birds and small monkeys often hide in the highest branches. Take your time on the spiral walkway to spot them.
- The Storm: Don’t miss the “Rainforest Thunderstorm,” a high-tech simulation of tropical rain and thunder that happens a few times a day inside the dome.
- No Flash Photography: To protect the animals’ eyes, flash photography is strictly prohibited.11
Conclusion
The Green Planet is a remarkable feat of bio-engineering. It offers a rare chance to learn about the importance of rainforests and biodiversity without leaving the desert.12 It’s an immersive, educational escape that reminds every visitor of the fragile beauty of our planet’s most vital ecosystems.
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