The Green Planet Dubai’s Nature Park unveils festive ‘Winter Wonderland’

• The Green Planet Dubai and Nature Park unveil a festive ‘Winter Wonderland’ from 6^th December 2023 to 7^th January 2024
• Meet and greets with Santa, encounters with the Friends of The Green Planet Dubai’s mascots and kids’ festive activities at Santa’s workshop including decorating Christmas cards and letters to Santa
• Christmas carols in collaboration with the Centre for Musical Arts on 11^th December at 4:00PM
• Christmas Tree made of recycled materials, built in collaboration with GEMS Education
• Eco-friendly snowfall at Nature Park and Biodome at The Green Planet Dubai
• Festive Market with range of souvenirs and delicious festive treats at Rainforest Cafe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6^th December 2023: The Green Planet Dubai, the only indoor tropical rainforest in the Middle East is ready to welcome the festive season, turning its outdoor ‘Nature Park’ into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ from Wednesday, 6^th December 2023, to Sunday, 7^th January 2024, offering families memorable festive celebration in the heart of the city.

Here, guests are invited to start their adventure, with the eco-friendly simulated snowfall at the biodome as well as outdoors in the Nature Park. Adding to the holiday spirit, on Monday, 11^th December at 4:00PM, a talented festive choir from the Centre for Musical Arts Glee and Electro Band will be delighting guests with new and traditional Christmas carols.

To celebrate this special time of the year, children are welcome to participate in daily Santa’s workshop throughout Friday to Sunday. Here, they can decorate Christmas cards using sustainable materials and showcasing their artistic skills as well as write their letters to Santa, who will choose one letter on 7^th January 2024, and make one kid’s wish come true.

Extending the fun even further, friends and families can take selfies with Santa himself who will appear in his newly designed green outfit, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm within the Nature Park. Moreover, ‘Friends of The Green Planet Dubai,’ the rainforest’s beloved mascots, will meet and greet their young fans at 11am, 12noon, 4pm and 5pm at The Green Planet Dubai’s Nature Park.

In alignment with the UAE’s commitment to the ‘Year of Sustainability,’ The Green Planet Dubai, in collaboration with GEMS Education has built a creative Christmas Tree using recycled materials at the Nature Park, emphasizing the importance of a greener future.

For those looking for festive treats, a wide range await them at the Rainforest’s café including hot chocolate, Yule log cake, Turkey Ham & Cheese sandwich, BBQ Turkey Pizza, Slow Roast Turkey Roulade together with Christmas Cookies and Pies in addition to the ‘Decorate it Yourself’ gingerbread cookie decorating kit.

To complete the perfect jolly adventure, families can explore a wide range of sustainable gifts as part of the Festive Market, taking place at the Nature Park, throughout Friday to Sunday from 8^th to 10^th December and 15^th to 17^th December 2023. For those looking for a unique festive present, The Green Planet Dubai offers them the opportunity to make an ‘Adopt an Animal’ donation on behalf of loved ones or purchase a The Green Planet Dubai gift card.

But that’s not all! Nature lovers can also explore the Nature Park’s nine vibrant botanical gardens, treehouse adventure trail, skyline walks, and nine viewing platforms designed for the youngsters*. Here, the little ones will amaze over 19 giant animatronic bugs that offer an enriching fun and learning experience. Furthermore, families looking to extend a perfect festive family day out, can head inside the indoor four-storey rainforest biodome to explore more than 3,000 animals and plants from across the globe.

Guests can visit the ‘The Green Planet Dubai Winter Wonderland’ withThe Green Planet Dubai’s Nature Park Day Pass for only AED 69 per person from 10:00AM to 6:00PM or can extend their journey with a standard Green Planet Dubai Day Pass to access to both the indoor rainforest and the Nature Park, from AED 175 per person.

For more information on ‘The Green Planet Dubai’s Winter Wonderland’, visit the website and follow the indoor rainforest on social media for the latest updates.

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*Children (105cm-150cm) can access adventure trail wearing closed toed shoes. Children with a maximum height of 150 cm can access soft play area. Children below 90cm require to be accompanied and assisted by an adult.

About: ‘Winter Wonderland’ at The Green Planet Dubai

Dates: Wednesday, 6^th December 2023 to Sunday, 7^th January 2024

Timings: 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Price: Nature Park Day Pass for just AED 69

F&B: Exclusive festive-themed delights at Garden Café

Activities:    

• Festive Market – Friday to Sunday from 8^th to 10^th December and 15^th to 17^th December 2023
• Santa Meet & Greet – every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM and 5:00PM till 7^th January 2024
• Santa’s workshop for kids – every Friday to Sunday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM
• ‘Friends of The Green Planet Dubai’ mascot meet and greet – 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 4:00PM and 5:00PM at The Green Planet Dubai’s Nature Park
• Photo Opportunities

About The Green Planet Dubai:

One of Dubai’s most popular attractions for residents and tourists, The Green Planet Dubai is the Middle East’s only indoor tropical rainforest with an outdoor Nature Park located in City Walk, Dubai. The magnificent four-story biodome is one of the most brilliantly engineered biodomes in the world, with its canopy standing at an astonishing height of 30-45 metres above the ground, forming the roof of the rainforest and offering a panoramic view across the rainforest ecosystem.

The Nature Park at the Green Planet Dubai features an array of attractions, including treehouse adventure trails, skyline walks, giant animatronic bugs, and nine vibrant botanical gardens, each representing unique corners of the world. The Green Planet Dubai was conceptualised to bring together nature and curiosity, alongside uniquely immersive guest experiences to help raise awareness of the world’s most diverse ecosystems and the role we all play in protecting them. The attraction is home to 3,000 plants and animals from across the globe. Visiting The Green Planet Dubai is a great educational experience for adults and kids alike with multiple experiences to help get the most from a visit, including school trips, tropical thunderstorms or even becoming ‘Zookeeper for a day’ with the support of experts in the field.

For more information: https://thegreenplanetdubai.com