A GUIDE ABOUT GREEN PLANET DUBAI

Dubai is very keen on maintaining an eco-friendly environment throughout the city. The commercial and industrial affairs are designed in such a way to the natural ecosystem is never disturbed. In the event of all these efforts put forward by Dubai, The Green Planet Dubai is one such wonder that is inspired by natural rainforests. It is an indoor rainforest located at City Walk. More than 3,000 species of birds, animals, and plants can be found in this indoor tropical forest.

ABOUT:

It is categorized into 4 different zones:

• The Canopy
• The Midstory
• The Forest Floor
• The Flooded Rainforest

It is a great tourist diversion for people around the globe. The flora and fauna of the Green Planet provide them with an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the tranquillity that comes from exploring the vibrant hues of nature. Let’s have a go at the following catalog:

WHAT TO EXPECT?

PIRANHA:

An elite encounter with piranhas, the most forceful and lethal fishes of the freshwater, is available to witness an over-the-top ire of about 1,000 piranhas tearing away at their feed.

Piranhas, as mentioned already, are lethal in the sense that they are born with piercing, sharp teeth that are well-equipped for penetrating and shredding away the flesh from other organisms. Thus, the name ‘fish tooth’ is reserved for this specie of fish.

Under the surveillance of specialists, their briefing and encouragement, this activity is held every day at 4: 00 PM.

SUGAR  GLIDER  ENCOUNTER:

Animal enthusiasts will know how much of a hardship it is to come across Sugar Gliders, in ordinary animal parks. However,  Green Planet Dubai by Meeras is more than excited to present you with such a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity! These little, omnivorous mammals glide from tree to tree, having assistance from the slender skin flapped behind their tiny arms for their small, amusing endeavors.

This whole recreation lasts for about 20 – 30 minutes. Starts around 3: 30 PM. The entrance inside the venue allows only 6 persons at a time.

Furthermore, this interactive session is accompanied by an educational session where our experts in biology and ecology are more than enthusiastic about imparting the information regarding this particular side of nature and its habitants to you.

THE BAT CAVE EXPERIENCE:

Undoubtedly, this is the most thrilling part of this entire attraction for all Batman fans! Fans get to experience the whole fiasco the movie, Batman, boasts about.

Essential mammals of tropical forests, the fruit bats, are also a part of this indoor forest. These are the nocturnal animals that help in the dispersion of fruit trees throughout the entire rainforest. The Green Planet Dubai provides you with an exceptional opportunity to experience the cave of these bats. Tourists are offered to be a part of this thrilling venture, by directing them to follow a dimly-lit path on the ceiling of which the bats are hanging upside-down, Dracula style.

Be mindful, that this experience is not for the faint-hearted!

THE SLOTH ENCOUNTER:

Green Planet Dubai lets you in on the ride to explore the importance of the slowest mammal of the world, the Sloth, to the tropical rainforests. These leisure animals are found in the corners of the world i.e. Central and South America. However, this park presents this delightful surprise of offering a habitat to the sloths as well.

• It lasts for about 20 – 30 minutes.
• Maximum capacity of 10 persons allowed at a time.
• Starts at 2: 30 PM every day.

BUG ENCOUNTER:

Are you daring enough to have a worm crawling your head and heads? Head onto the bug encounter to find out all about it!

Different species of worms and millipedes alongside others await you at the bug encounter. Have an interacting session with any of these insects, one bug a day, for a 20 minutes session. Starts at 4: 30 every day. Biologists are also present to broaden your knowledge about these creatures.

REPTILE ENCOUNTER:

Do you know that the tropical rainforests are enriched with reptiles varying from snakes to lizards? Or that despite living among fruit trees, Anacondas and pythons have much slower metabolism rates than humans?

No? Here’s your chance to shine light upon your knowledge of reptiles and their habitat in the rainforest. It is an interactive session lasting for 20 minutes, where you get a golden chance to hold or stand next to these reptiles. 5 participants per session allowed which is held twice a day, at 12: 30 PM and 4: 30 PM.

BIRD ENCOUNTER:

Some species of birds including toucans are among the most endangered species in the world. In an effort to bring the people closer to nature and acknowledge its endangerment by the human race, Green Planet Dubai has set up a Bird encounter session that starts daily at 11: 30 AM. A maximum of 6 participants is allowed inside the venue. Here, you can capture aesthetic photos of different species of birds and educate yourself on them better with the help of experienced biologists.

THE AUSTRALIAN WALKABOUT:

Dive into another exciting venture of ‘Land Down Under. With Australia hosting over 750 species of reptiles, it is quite impossible that it does not get its own place at Green Planet Dubai.

Let’s head onto the multi-species exhibition with our following catalog:

• ABANDONED CAMPSITE:
  This place is a significant spot of this exhibition as it bears inspiration from the popular landmark of Australia, Uluru. Bearded dragons, snake-neck turtles residing on red sand, and rock work make up quite a fascination for the tourists.

• PLANE CRASH SITE:

The Lace Goanna Lizard, the second largest lizard in Australia is currently occupying the site of an old crashed plane. Having a growth of 2,1 meters, this is surely a sight you might never want to miss!

• WALLABIES:

Join in on the charisma of the Wallabies, big-footed pouched mammals having a strong resemblance with Australia’s charm, the kangaroos. Various species of Australian birds including laughing kookaburras are also present among the enchanting maze of caves and trees.

• AUSTRALIAN CARPET PYTHON:

The Australian Carpet Python, one of the deadliest and most poisonous reptiles of human history, is found also found here. Furthermore, white tree frogs and redback spiders are also present to be explored at the Australian Walkabout.

THUNDERSTORM:

It is rare for Dubai to experience rain more so with a thunderstorm. However, Green Planet Dubai readily transports you to the tropical rainforest with a heavy thunderstorm. With the high use of graphics and high-tech music systems, you will, in no time be under a heavy thunderstorm. No worries! There is plenty of shade to hide and enjoy the thunderstorm without soaking in the rain.

It is designed to inculcate in the minds of the people, how important rain is for nature and easily it can be destroyed by the actions of humans.

CAMPING:

Owing to the importance to connect humans to the flora and fauna, Green Planet Dubai has gone far and beyond to organize a camping event for its visitors. Putting a stop to all our clichéd imaginations, this park offers an out–of–the–world experience, to spend a night under the sky with the serenity of nature engulfing you and soothing you from all the worries and troubles of the world.

• Valid only on Thursday and Friday
• Green Planet Café to provide breakfast and dinner
• Scheduled from 7: 00 PM to 8: 00 AM
• Scavenger Hunts and Bingo are a part of this trip
• Nature-based movie or story inside the bio-dome

PRICE:

• AED 120 on the gate and AED 110 for online bookings
• AED 184 in addition to the entrance fee for interactive sessions with sugar gliders
• AED 235 in addition to the entrance fee for a meet and greet with sloths
• AED 184 in addition to the entrance fee for Reptile Encounter
• AED 184 in addition to the entrance fee for Bird Encounter
• AED 700 for 2 persons and AED 1,200 for 4 persons interested in camping under the stars

PARKING:

Parking lots are available to visitors.

TIMINGS:

Opens Everyday: 10: 00 AM – 07: 00 PM

COVID PRECAUTIONS:

Keeping in mind the ongoing pandemic, a few safety measures have been brought into place:

• Wearing a mask is made a compulsion
• Disinfection is conducted at regular intervals
• The health of the staff is strictly monitored
• Temperatures are checked at the gate
• Social Distancing is practiced. Floor stickers are also put up to encourage visitors to follow social distancing as well
• The entrance is now allowed to a limited number of people
• Hand sanitizers placed at different locations
• Online transactions and bookings are only accepted
• Play areas are to follow the rules of social distancing as well
• The Green Planet is now closed on Sundays
• PPE Gears including masks and gloves are available to be used.
• Self –scanning of tickets at the entrance, so there is minimum contact between the visitors and our staff members.