Experience a slice of the tropics in the heart of Dubai: a climate‑controlled bio‑dome built around a towering artificial Kapok tree, home to sloths, macaws, porcupines and rare plants. This guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.
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Stepping into The Green Planet is like slipping through a curtain of humidity into a pocket of the tropics amid Dubai’s glass and concrete. The biodome’s 25‑meter artificial Kapok‑style tree towers at the center, vines and suspended walkways drawing visitors upward; light filters through the dome like early morning in an actual rainforest, mist settling on leaves and the occasional macaw calling from a high branch.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30–60 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; involves short, flat walking segments and some stairs or ramps on elevated platforms.
Wildlife
History
Opened by Meraas in late 2016, The Green Planet was designed to be the region’s first indoor tropical rainforest, combining exhibition and education under one biodome.
Conservation
The venue emphasizes education and species awareness; visitors are asked to follow rules that minimize stress on animals and reduce the dome’s ecological footprint.
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Time your visit early
Arrive at opening to avoid school groups and the afternoon rush—mornings offer quieter galleries and better photo opportunities.
Mind the microclimate
Bring a lightweight layer—humidity inside can feel cool after the city heat but mildly muggy for some visitors.
Respect animal rules
No flash photography and don’t tap glass or attempt to feed animals—these rules protect sensitive species.
Accessibility and stroller access
Wheelchair and stroller friendly routes are available; if you need assistance, ask staff for the nearest elevator or ramp.
Comfortable walking shoes
Flat, supportive shoes make navigating pathways and elevated platforms comfortable.
Refillable water bottle
Hydrate before and after your visit—outside temperatures can be high even if the dome is humid.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture colorful birds and plants but disable flash to avoid disturbing animals.
Light layer or shawl
Useful for temperature changes between Dubai’s outdoors and the humid bio‑dome interior.
winter