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Sharjah Desert Park

πŸ“ Interchange 9, Sharjah

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β˜…4.5(586 Google reviews)πŸ’°Reasonable admission feeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Arabian Wildlife Center, Natural History Museum, Islamic Botanical Garden, and Children's Farm all covered by a single entry ticket. Kids handle farm animals and view native reptiles in naturalistic enclosures.

βœ“ wildlife viewingβœ“ natural history museumβœ“ children's farmβœ“ botanical gardenβœ“ educationalβœ“ good value

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for school-age children with an interest in nature or history - the museum and wildlife center reward curious kids aged 5 and up. Toddlers enjoy the Children's Farm most. Friday and weekend timings differ from weekday hours, so confirm before visiting.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Arrive early - the site is large and takes a full morning to cover properly
⏰Check Friday and weekend opening hours before you go, as they differ from weekday schedules
🎟️Bring cash for ticket purchase at the gate
πŸš—Wear comfortable walking shoes - distances between the four attractions add up

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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586 Google reviews

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Abdul Wahab

11 months ago

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β€œSpent a wonderful day at Sharjah Desert Park and it turned out to be one of the best family trips we’ve had in a while. The park is peaceful, clean, and beautifully organized - a perfect place to enjoy nature, learn about animals, and relax away from the city. We visited all the main sections: the Arabian Wildlife Center, Children’s Farm, and the Natural History Museum. The wildlife center was the highlight - all animals are kept in clean, natural-looking enclosures, and you can see everything clearly from behind glass, including foxes, snakes, birds, and even Arabian leopards. The museum is also very informative and well-maintained. The Children’s Farm is great for kids; they can feed goats and see rabbits, camels, and horses up close. The staff were friendly and patient, making the whole experience even better. There are shaded sitting areas, clean washrooms, and a small cafeteria for snacks and drinks. Entry fees are affordable, and it’s definitely worth every dirham for the experience. The whole park is well-managed and feels safe, calm, and educational at the same time. If you’re looking for a nice weekend spot with family or kids, Sharjah Desert Park is a must-visit - peaceful, educational, and full of charm.”

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Ajai Kumar Singh

9 months ago

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β€œAbsolutely fantastic it’s on Sharjah Airport Road towards Sharjah Media City office after take right turn and reach the beautiful place it has Museum inside Live animal and Reptile Area along with Botanical garden it’s huge area so if you starts early is good . Have inside Resturent after snake and Reptile area along with many things to do you can see mineral stones some small games inside like parachute throw some song instruments which kids can enjoy it also have outside play area for kids with lost of swings and slide while entering left side out side of museum area we recommend first u see live animal reptiles which is situated after Mosque then see other places all are amazing but keep eye on timings and you really enjoy long drive too speed most of the places are 120 km + Drive safely enjoy your journey all are reasonable cost !!”

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Arpit Dhanotiya

9 months ago

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β€œSharjah Desert Park is a very good place for kids and children, as well as for families in general. The park is well managed, and everything is neatly organized, which makes the visit comfortable and enjoyable. You can gain a lot of knowledge about animals, birds, nature, and history through the informative displays and exhibits available throughout the park. It is both educational and interesting, especially for children. Restaurants are also available inside the park. There is plenty to explore, and you can easily spend a long time walking around and enjoying the different sections. The open garden area is another great feature, where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would definitely recommend visiting this place, especially if you are looking for an educational and relaxing outing with your family.”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Educational & well-organisedClean facilitiesGood value for moneyLarge site, start early

Overview

Sharjah Desert Park spans four distinct attractions on one ticket. The Arabian Wildlife Center houses native species in habitat-style enclosures. The Natural History Museum covers fossils, minerals, and regional geology. The Children's Farm lets younger visitors interact directly with animals. The Islamic Botanical Garden explains desert flora and traditional garden design.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00-18:30
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:00-18:30
Thursday09:00-18:30
Friday14:00-18:30
Saturday11:00-18:30
Sunday11:00-18:30

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