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Headout brings The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi to travelers worldwide through exclusive partnership

Headout brings The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi to travelers worldwide through exclusive partnership

Headout brings The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi to travelers worldwide through exclusive partnership

January 8, 2026

Headout, home to the world’s best real-life experiences, has secured exclusive distribution access to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary.

Located at Al Qana, next to The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi offers a guided journey through two interconnected, climate-controlled bio-domes inspired by the ecosystems of Asia and the Americas. The sanctuary is home to over 10,000 free-flying butterflies, alongside tropical plants and rare wildlife.

Through this exclusive partnership, Headout becomes the sole authorized platform for discovering and booking the experience, making it easier for residents and travelers to access one of Abu Dhabi’s newest nature-led experiences.

Ahead of the public opening on 9th January 2026, The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi partnered with Headout to host a limited-time pre-opening experience. The exclusive VIP guided tours, available until 8th January 2026, gave early guests a first look at the experience.

What guests can expect

  • Two immersive bio-domes: Walk through Asian and American habitats recreated with native flora and free-flying butterflies.

  • Close-up wildlife encounters: Spot two-toed sloths, caiman crocodiles, bearcats, koi fish, and a variety of exotic insects.

  • Educational exhibits: Interactive displays exploring butterfly life cycles, pollination, and biodiversity.

  • Koi fish feeding experience: A tranquil moment by the koi pond, surrounded by lush greenery.

“The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi offers a rare opportunity to slow down and experience nature in an immersive, meaningful way,” said Paul Hamilton, General Manager of The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi. “Partnering with Headout allows us to reach curious, experience-driven audiences and introduce them to a sanctuary that blends education, conservation, and wonder.”

With this launch, Headout continues to expand its portfolio of immersive experiences in the Middle East, connecting travelers to experiences that go beyond sightseeing and into deeper, more memorable ways of experiencing a destination.

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