Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t slow down gradually. It ends with a date. The summer heat is creeping in, and a string of the city’s most popular Dubai outdoor spots closing for summer are calling time on their current seasons. Some have a week left. Some have a single weekend. One on this list never closes at all. Here’s the full breakdown of Dubai outdoor spots closing for summer, sorted by how much time you actually have left.
Closing This Week
Three spots shut down in the next six days.
The Square NAS — Closes April 30
The Square at Nad Al Sheba Gardens, operated by Shamal Holding, wraps up Season 2 on April 30. The free-entry open-air lifestyle destination drew more than 680,000 visitors in its first season and returned this winter with an expanded lineup featuring Cipriani Dolci, SLRP Ramen, Home Bakery, Omar Odali, Public, and a koi pond that was new this year. Padel courts, family programming, and consistent weekend events made this one a regular stop for residents. You have three days.
Nad Al Sheba Gardens, 34th Street, Nad Al Sheba 1. Free entry.
Marsa Boulevard — Closes May 3
Marsa Boulevard at Dubai Creek closes May 3. Al-Futtaim’s seasonal waterfront destination is now in its second season, and it ran a bigger, wider programme than its debut with new concepts including Carousel, WatchHouse’s UAE debut, Cocolily, Knot, Curly House, and Lune. The Dubai Creek backdrop, the rotating food pop-ups, and the Studio 152 creative space made it one of the city’s most-talked-about outdoor experiences this winter. Last weekend.
Marsa Al Khor, near Dubai Festival City Mall. Free entry.
The Bay By Social — Closes May 3
The Bay by Social at Dubai Festival City Mall also shuts on May 3. Social Distrikt and Al-Futtaim Group’s outdoor food market at Festival Bay has been running seasonal editions since 2023, with a rotating lineup of food vendors, carnival games, live shows, and cultural events. Consistent, accessible, and waterfront. Also last weekend.
Dubai Festival City Mall, Festival Bay. Free entry.
A Few More Weeks
Three bigger attractions have time left, but not much.
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Global Village — Closes May 10
Season 30 of Global Village officially ends on May 10. The milestone season marks three decades since the attraction first launched and has delivered a full calendar of new additions including Dragon Kingdom and Garden of Glow alongside the usual 90-plus country pavilions, 175 rides, and more than 250 dining options. Tickets: AED 25 (Sunday to Thursday) and AED 30 (Friday and Saturday). Kids under 3, seniors 65 and up, and people of determination get in free.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai. globalvillage.ae
Dubai Miracle Garden — Closes May 31
Season 14 of Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden, ends May 31. The 72,000 sqm garden, home to 150 million flowers, is running the “Blooming Wonders, Endless Memories” theme this season with new attractions including a children’s section with a rideable miniature train and bumper cars. Tickets: AED 100 (adults), AED 80 (children aged 3 to 12). Kids under 3: free.
Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand. dubaimiraclegarden.com
Dubai Safari Park — Closes May 31
Dubai Safari Park shuts for summer on May 31. The park closes from June to September for animal welfare reasons, with limited exclusive summer experiences available at adjusted timings. Season 7 runs six themed zones, including the African Village, Asian Village, and Arabian Desert Safari, with more than 3,000 animals from 78 mammal species, 50 types of reptiles, and 111 kinds of birds. Standard entry: AED 50 for adults. Children aged 3 to 12: AED 20. Kids under 3: free.
Al Warqa 5, Dubai. dubaisafari.ae
The One That Doesn’t Close
Hatta Kayak — Open Year-Round
Unlike every other Dubai outdoor spot closing for summer on this list, Hatta Kayak operates all year. Hatta Kayak at Hatta Dam operates all year with kayaks, water bikes, yellow boats, donut boats, and tour boats available to rent. For summer visits, early mornings and late afternoons are the practical window, and the dam’s mountain setting keeps things cooler than the city. Hatta Dam is roughly 90 minutes from Dubai.
Hatta Dam, Hatta, Dubai. hattakayak.com
The Short Version
Dubai outdoor spots closing for summer follow the same pattern every year — and the dates are now. Global Village gives you until May 10. Miracle Garden and Safari Park run to May 31. If anything on this list is on your radar, the window is now. Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t return until October. These are the Dubai outdoor spots closing for summer — and the window is now.
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