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Terra | Expo City Dubai

📍 Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai

4.6(5,893 Google reviews)💰AED 50-500👶5+

Indoor and outdoor science centre at Expo City Dubai with recreated forest root and underwater environments, Taqa Island play zones, bee science workshops, and daily programming. Café on site. Ages 5 and up.

sustainabilityinteractive exhibitsschool agehands-on learninglight displaysdaily workshops
★★★★★Featured review by Andre Zhang

Beautiful exhibits! Both the indoor and outdoor areas are incredible. Filled with beautiful light displays and fun, immersive activities. Out of all the pavilions at expo city, this one was by far my favourite.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for school-age children aged 5 to 12 who engage with environmental and science topics through hands-on activity. The Taqa Island zones suit the younger end of that range. Adults visiting without children may find the content pitched below their level. Book tickets in advance and plan for a half-day given the site scale.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book tickets online in advance — queues build on school-holiday days
Taqa Island play zones are best suited to children under 10
🎟️Check the daily workshop schedule on arrival — bee science sessions run at set intervals
🚗The site covers both indoor and outdoor areas; comfortable walking shoes are essential

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💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

5,893 Google reviews

Immersive exhibits praised40%
Excellent for school-age kids35%
Staff highlighted15%
Less engaging for adults10%
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Andre Zhang

Beautiful exhibits! Both the indoor and outdoor areas are incredible. Filled with beautiful light displays and fun, immersive activities. Out of all the pavilions at expo city, this one was by far my favourite.

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Nicola C

Brilliant interpretation of the issues facing our planet, done in a captivating way for all ages. Staff are absolutely brilliant. I would recommend this for families with children who are school age.

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Victor

Had fun visiting Terra. Was less impressed with this exhibit compared to the others in the attractions pass. Just felt like there wasn't as much engaging content especially for adults. Seemed like a educational experience for kids though. Their description is "Go on an immersive journey through the forest’s roots and the ocean’s depths to explore the impact humanity’s choices are having on the environment and gain skills to protect and preserve our planet for generations to come. This engaging, playful and reflective experience is designed to take visitors of all ages - particularly children - on an emotional journey to understand their impact on the environment and empower them to build a brighter future. Terra is LEED Certified and designed to be net zero in energy and water. The building's iconic architecture includes a 120-metre-wide canopy and 18 Energy Trees which help generate 4GWh of alternative energy per year."

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Ammad Sajjad Masud

An amazing place with incredible architecture and world-class structures. You can truly see the effort and creativity that went into building it. However, be prepared to walk a lot — the area is huge and can be tiring to explore. It’s quite far from the main city, but definitely worth visiting at least once to appreciate the design and vision behind it. Sadly, it’s disappointing to see how quiet and empty the place has become after the Expo. It would be great if more activities, events, or attractions were introduced to bring life back to the area — otherwise, such a magnificent site might turn into an abandoned space, which would be a real loss for Dubai.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Terra at Expo City Dubai immerses children in recreated ecosystem environments — forest roots, underwater worlds — built around sustainability education. Daily programming includes hands-on workshops such as bee science sessions. The dedicated Taqa Island play zones target younger school-age visitors specifically. The venue covers both indoor and outdoor spaces and features striking light installations throughout.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

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