Where is The Green Planet in Dubai?
The Green Planet sits in City Walk, the open-air shopping and dining district in Al Wasl, between Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah. City Walk describes its location as the Al Wasl and Al Safa Road junction, reached from Sheikh Zayed Road via exit D71 towards Jumeirah. Inside City Walk, the bio-dome is in The Boulevard zone.
When you arrive, go to the ticketing counter. That is the reporting point listed on ClickToGuide, and it is where staff scan the QR or booking code on your mobile voucher. For satellite navigation, searching "The Green Planet City Walk" in Google Maps or Waze brings you to the building. Journey times from other parts of Dubai are not published anywhere official, so use a live estimate from your maps app rather than a fixed figure.
How to get to Green Planet City Walk by metro
City Walk does not have its own metro station. City Walk's official directions recommend taking the Dubai Metro Red Line to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station. From there, the simplest option is a short taxi ride to City Walk.
Several RTA bus routes also serve City Walk, but routes and stops change from time to time. Use the RTA Journey Planner to check the current bus from your station or hotel before you set off.
- Take the Red Line to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall
- Continue to City Walk by taxi, or check the RTA Journey Planner for a bus
- Ask for The Green Planet at City Walk
Book on ClickToGuide and keep your mobile voucher ready to show at the ticketing counter when you arrive.
Getting to The Green Planet by taxi
A taxi or ride-hailing car is the most direct way for most visitors, and ClickToGuide names taxi or car as the easiest option. It is the obvious choice for families with strollers or anyone travelling in the summer heat. Ask the driver for The Green Planet at City Walk, Al Wasl. Journey times and fares depend on traffic and where you start, so check the estimate in your app before booking.
Driving and parking at The Green Planet
If you are driving within Dubai, City Walk suggests using Sheikh Zayed Road and then Happiness Street to reach City Walk. From Abu Dhabi, follow the E11 towards Dubai and use the same exit.
The Green Planet's official website points drivers to the C2 City Walk mall parking area, which is across the road from the attraction. You get 3 hours of free parking in the underground City Walk car park with a minimum spend of AED 100 at The Green Planet, and you need to validate your parking token before you leave. Each additional hour is charged at AED 20. Since a typical visit runs about two hours, three free hours covers most trips — but add the voucher-style café stop or an animal encounter and you may tip over the limit.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Car park | C2 City Walk mall parking, across the road from The Green Planet |
| Free parking | 3 hours with a minimum AED 100 spend at The Green Planet |
| Validation | Validate your token before exiting |
| Extra time | AED 20 per additional hour |
What to combine with The Green Planet nearby
City Walk itself is the natural pairing: after two hours in the rainforest, most visitors continue to the restaurants and shops outside. Coca-Cola Arena, the indoor concert and events venue, is also in City Walk, so a morning at The Green Planet can lead into an evening concert or show.
Downtown Dubai, with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, is on the same metro station you use to reach the area, which makes it an easy second stop on the same day. If you would rather not leave the attraction to eat, ClickToGuide sells the ticket with a meal voucher for outlets inside at AED 171 per adult, against AED 120 for entry on its own.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Green Planet located?
The Green Planet is in City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai, near the junction of Al Wasl Road and Al Safa Road.
What is the nearest metro station to The Green Planet?
City Walk's official directions point to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station on the Red Line. The venue is not beside the station, so continue by taxi or bus.
Is parking free at The Green Planet?
Parking in the underground City Walk car park is free for 3 hours if you spend at least AED 100 at The Green Planet and validate your token before exiting. Extra hours cost AED 20 each.
Does the ticket include hotel pickup?
No. ClickToGuide lists transfer as not included, so you need to make your own way to City Walk.
Is The Green Planet wheelchair accessible?
The official website describes the venue as wheelchair friendly and certified as autism-friendly and hidden-disabilities friendly.
Book on ClickToGuide and keep your mobile voucher ready to show at the ticketing counter when you arrive.