Dubai Safari Park announces Season 8 opening date

Dubai Safari Park is getting ready to reopen its gates, with Season 8 officially kicking off on October 12, 2026. The popular wildlife attraction brings more than 3,000 animals, six themed zones and a host of wildlife experiences back to Dubai. Spread across 119 hectares, Dubai Safari Park is one of the city’s biggest outdoor attractions and offers the chance to see hundreds of species across habitats inspired by different parts of the world. There are six zones to explore at Dubai Safari Park, each designed around different habitats and regions. African Village is all about the African wilderness, with animals including African elephants, white lions and gorillas. Over in Asian Village, you’ll find species including moon bears, Komodo dragons and gibbons, with the area designed to reflect the feel of Asia’s tropical forests. Then there’s Explorer Village, which is home to the park’s drive-through safari experience and gives visitors the chance to see some of its bigger predators and other wildlife. For a look at animals native to the region, head to the Arabian Desert Safari, while Kids Farm is designed with younger visitors in mind, with plenty of opportunities to get closer to farm animals. A post shared by Dubai Safari Park (@dubaisafari) The name might give it away, but Dubai Safari Park isn’t just about walking around and looking at animals.