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Experience the best of The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi

Step into a cool, rainforest-style escape at the Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, right along the Al Qana waterfront. Wander through glass-domed tropical zones where 10,000+ butterflies fly freely around you, with sloths and bearcats hidden in the greenery. A calm, shaded experience that’s perfect for families, couples, and a relaxing break from Abu Dhabi’s heat.
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Slide 1 of 12, Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Tourist admiring a butterfly at The Butterfly Garden surrounded by lush greenery.
Blue butterfly perched on a dandelion at sunrise in The Butterfly Garden.
Children feeding koi fish at The Butterfly Garden pond.
Family exploring The Butterfly Garden with vibrant flowers and butterflies under a sunlit dome.
Koi fish swimming in a pond surrounded by lush greenery at The Butterfly Garden.
Sleeping binturong on a tree branch at The Butterfly Garden.
Anteater on a tree branch in The Butterfly Garden.
Crocodile resting by a pond at The Butterfly Garden.
Close-up of a beetle on a rock at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly resting on a person's hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Butterfly Garden entrance with glass domes and butterfly sculpture, adjacent to National Aquarium.

Headout Exclusive: The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Extended validity
Explore at your pace

  • Visit Abu Dhabi's first immersive butterfly sanctuary, featuring two climate-controlled bio-domes inspired by Asia and the Americas.

  • Wander through immersive walk-through sanctuaries surrounded by 10,000 butterflies in lush, tropical settings.

  • Encounter unique wildlife, from gentle sloths and caiman crocodiles to bearcats, koi fish, and fascinating insects.

  • Dive into interactive exhibits revealing the butterfly life cycle and the importance of conservation.

  • Opt for a combo ticket to explore both Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, located side by side.

More details

  • Visit Abu Dhabi's first immersive butterfly sanctuary, featuring two climate-controlled bio-domes inspired by Asia and the Americas.

  • Wander through immersive walk-through sanctuaries surrounded by 10,000 butterflies in lush, tropical settings.

  • Encounter unique wildlife, from gentle sloths and caiman crocodiles to bearcats, koi fish, and fascinating insects.

  • Dive into interactive exhibits revealing the butterfly life cycle and the importance of conservation.

  • Opt for a combo ticket to explore both Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, located side by side.

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AED 55
Slide 1 of 19, Child interacting with koi fish and family walking through an aquarium tunnel, The Butterfly Garden.
Child interacting with koi fish and family walking through an aquarium tunnel, The Butterfly Garden.
Family exploring The Butterfly Garden with vibrant flowers and butterflies under a sunlit dome.
Sleeping binturong on a tree branch at The Butterfly Garden.
Children learning about marine life at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Visitors on a glass-bottom boat at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, viewing marine life.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Koi fish swimming in a pond surrounded by lush greenery at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly resting on a person's hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Anteater on a tree branch in The Butterfly Garden.
Tourist admiring a butterfly at The Butterfly Garden surrounded by lush greenery.
Crocodile resting by a pond at The Butterfly Garden.
Butterfly Garden entrance with glass domes and butterfly sculpture, adjacent to National Aquarium.
Seahorses in the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi exhibit.
Family viewing marine life at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Hammerhead shark swimming at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Rocky tunnel with vibrant aquarium displays at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Visitor walking on glass floor at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Diver swimming with leopard shark and fish at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.
Visitors entering the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.

Combo (Save 38%): The Butterfly Gardens + National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • See Abu Dhabi’s top nature attractions in one day: explore marine life at the National Aquarium and step into a free-flying butterfly sanctuary with one ticket.

  • Both attractions are located side-by-side in Al Qana 280m apart, so you can visit both on the same day.

  • Explore 10 marine zones featuring sharks, rays, turtles, and tropical fish and enjoy interactive exhibits and aquarium tunnels at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.

  • Walk through a free-flying butterfly sanctuary, see exotic wildlife, and enjoy interactive exhibits at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.

More details

  • See Abu Dhabi’s top nature attractions in one day: explore marine life at the National Aquarium and step into a free-flying butterfly sanctuary with one ticket.

  • Both attractions are located side-by-side in Al Qana 280m apart, so you can visit both on the same day.

  • Explore 10 marine zones featuring sharks, rays, turtles, and tropical fish and enjoy interactive exhibits and aquarium tunnels at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.

  • Walk through a free-flying butterfly sanctuary, see exotic wildlife, and enjoy interactive exhibits at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.

from Original priceAED 165
AED 102.62

38% off

Slide 1 of 19, Children observing butterflies in a domed garden at The Butterfly Garden.
Children observing butterflies in a domed garden at The Butterfly Garden.
Butterfly Garden entrance with glass domes and butterfly sculpture, adjacent to National Aquarium.
Blue butterfly resting on a person's hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Immersive digital art display at TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with vibrant colors and abstract patterns.
Interactive art installation with floating spheres at Team Lab Abu Dhabi.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Sleeping binturong on a tree branch at The Butterfly Garden.
Close-up of a beetle on a rock at The Butterfly Garden.
Koi fish swimming in a pond surrounded by lush greenery at The Butterfly Garden.
Anteater on a tree branch in The Butterfly Garden.
Tourist admiring a butterfly at The Butterfly Garden surrounded by lush greenery.
Blue butterfly perched on a dandelion at sunrise in The Butterfly Garden.
Person standing on illuminated blue and yellow interactive floor at Team Lab Abu Dhabi.
Interactive digital art installation at TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with colorful light projections.
Interactive digital art display at Team Lab Abu Dhabi with colorful lights and hand interaction.
Immersive red and black art installation at TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
Immersive digital art installation at TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with flowing blue lights.
Person gazing at illuminated installation at TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
Child interacting with colorful digital art installation at Team Lab Abu Dhabi.

Combo (Save 7%): Butterfly Gardens + teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy entry to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with this convenient, value-saving combo ticket.

  • Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and wander among 10,000 butterflies, lush greenery, and unique wildlife encounters.

  • Dive into interactive digital art at teamLab Phenomena, where light, motion, and touch blend for a truly immersive experience.

  • Access educational exhibits on butterfly life cycles and conservation.

  • Family-friendly amenities and children’s activity areas make this combo perfect for all ages.

More details

  • Enjoy entry to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi with this convenient, value-saving combo ticket.

  • Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and wander among 10,000 butterflies, lush greenery, and unique wildlife encounters.

  • Dive into interactive digital art at teamLab Phenomena, where light, motion, and touch blend for a truly immersive experience.

  • Access educational exhibits on butterfly life cycles and conservation.

  • Family-friendly amenities and children’s activity areas make this combo perfect for all ages.

from Original priceAED 205
AED 190

7% off

Slide 1 of 13, Butterfly Gardens entrance with illuminated butterfly sculpture and geometric dome.
Butterfly Gardens entrance with illuminated butterfly sculpture and geometric dome.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly resting on a person's hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Qasr Al Watan exterior with domes and arches, Abu Dhabi.
Qasr Al Watan interior with intricate arches and ornate patterns, Abu Dhabi.
Sleeping binturong on a tree branch at The Butterfly Garden.
Children feeding koi fish at The Butterfly Garden pond.
Family exploring The Butterfly Garden with vibrant flowers and butterflies under a sunlit dome.
Tourist admiring a butterfly at The Butterfly Garden surrounded by lush greenery.
Crocodile resting by a pond at The Butterfly Garden.
Ballroom of Ornamental Garden, Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, featuring intricate chandeliers and arches.
Intricate ceiling design inside Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
Ornamental garden in front of Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Combo (Save 6%): Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi + Qasr Al Watan Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy entry to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan Palace, plus access to lush palace gardens, all in one combo ticket.

  • Step inside Abu Dhabi’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary, home to 10,000 butterflies and interactive conservation exhibits.

  • Discover Qasr Al Watan’s grand halls, explore its library, and stroll through beautifully landscaped palace gardens.

  • Encounter unique wildlife, from sloths and caiman crocodiles to koi fish, in the Butterfly Gardens’ walk-through domes.

  • Take in the artistry of Arabian architecture at Qasr Al Watan, a true cultural landmark of the UAE.

More details

  • Enjoy entry to The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan Palace, plus access to lush palace gardens, all in one combo ticket.

  • Step inside Abu Dhabi’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary, home to 10,000 butterflies and interactive conservation exhibits.

  • Discover Qasr Al Watan’s grand halls, explore its library, and stroll through beautifully landscaped palace gardens.

  • Encounter unique wildlife, from sloths and caiman crocodiles to koi fish, in the Butterfly Gardens’ walk-through domes.

  • Take in the artistry of Arabian architecture at Qasr Al Watan, a true cultural landmark of the UAE.

from Original priceAED 120
AED 113

6% off

Slide 1 of 12, Koi fish swimming in a pond at The Butterfly Garden, with ferns and a dinosaur exhibit nearby.
Koi fish swimming in a pond at The Butterfly Garden, with ferns and a dinosaur exhibit nearby.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly perched on a dandelion at sunrise in The Butterfly Garden.
National History Museum Abu Dhabi exterior with visitors and greenery.
National History Museum Abu Dhabi exterior at sunset with waterfront and visitors.
Children feeding koi fish at The Butterfly Garden pond.
Close-up of a beetle on a rock at The Butterfly Garden.
Anteater on a tree branch in The Butterfly Garden.
Butterfly Garden entrance with glass domes and butterfly sculpture, adjacent to National Aquarium.
Aerial view of National History Museum Abu Dhabi with modern architecture and waterfront.
Aerial view of National History Museum Abu Dhabi at sunset, surrounded by water and cityscape.
Aerial view of the National History Museum Abu Dhabi illuminated at night.

Combo (Save 4%): Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi + Headout Exclusive: The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Extended validity
Explore at your pace

  • Visit two top Abu Dhabi attractions in one day — dive into marine life and wander through a free-flying butterfly sanctuary with one ticket.

  • Walk through 10 aquatic zones with sharks, rays, turtles, tropical fish, tunnels, and interactive exhibits at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.

  • Explore butterfly bio-domes, meet wildlife and enjoy interactive exhibits at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.

More details

  • Visit two top Abu Dhabi attractions in one day — dive into marine life and wander through a free-flying butterfly sanctuary with one ticket.

  • Walk through 10 aquatic zones with sharks, rays, turtles, tropical fish, tunnels, and interactive exhibits at National Aquarium Abu Dhabi.

  • Explore butterfly bio-domes, meet wildlife and enjoy interactive exhibits at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.

from Original priceAED 125
AED 120

4% off

Slide 1 of 19, Blue butterfly resting on a hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly resting on a hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Tourist admiring a butterfly at The Butterfly Garden surrounded by lush greenery.
Butterfly Garden entrance with glass domes and butterfly sculpture, adjacent to National Aquarium.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi.
Zayed National Museum exterior with UAE flag in Abu Dhabi.
Family exploring The Butterfly Garden with vibrant flowers and butterflies under a sunlit dome.
Sleeping binturong on a tree branch at The Butterfly Garden.
Koi fish swimming in a pond surrounded by lush greenery at The Butterfly Garden.
Anteater on a tree branch in The Butterfly Garden.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly perched on a dandelion at sunrise in The Butterfly Garden.
Close-up of a beetle on a rock at The Butterfly Garden.
Kids observing exhibits at Zayed National Museum.
Visitors viewing maritime exhibits at Zayed National Museum, featuring a large traditional wooden ship.
Curved architectural detail of Zayed National Museum exterior in Abu Dhabi.
Staircase inside Zayed National Museum with modern design elements.
Curved ceiling and architectural details inside Zayed National Museum.
Curved architectural detail of Zayed National Museum exterior in Abu Dhabi.
Zayed National Museum exterior with unique architectural design in Abu Dhabi.

Combo (Save 4%): Zayed National Museum + Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy entry to Zayed National Museum and The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, with access to galleries, bio-domes, and interactive exhibits.

  • Discover artefacts spanning 300,000 years, hands-on displays, and the lush Al Masar Garden at Zayed National Museum.

  • Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and walk among 10,000 butterflies in Abu Dhabi’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary.

  • Encounter wildlife including sloths, caiman crocodiles, bearcats, koi fish, and exotic insects at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.

More details

  • Enjoy entry to Zayed National Museum and The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi, with access to galleries, bio-domes, and interactive exhibits.

  • Discover artefacts spanning 300,000 years, hands-on displays, and the lush Al Masar Garden at Zayed National Museum.

  • Step into climate-controlled bio-domes and walk among 10,000 butterflies in Abu Dhabi’s first immersive butterfly sanctuary.

  • Encounter wildlife including sloths, caiman crocodiles, bearcats, koi fish, and exotic insects at Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi.

from Original priceAED 125
AED 120

4% off

Slide 1 of 19, Tourists enjoying The Butterfly Garden and museum sculptures.
Tourists enjoying The Butterfly Garden and museum sculptures.
Koi fish swimming in a pond surrounded by lush greenery at The Butterfly Garden.
Blue butterfly resting on a person's hand at The Butterfly Garden.
Young visitor exploring exhibit at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Guests engaging with a guide near an ancient statue at Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi.
Blue butterfly perched on a dandelion at sunrise in The Butterfly Garden.
Children observing butterflies at The Butterfly Garden.
Sleeping binturong on a tree branch at The Butterfly Garden.
Family exploring The Butterfly Garden with vibrant flowers and butterflies under a sunlit dome.
Anteater on a tree branch in The Butterfly Garden.
Crocodile resting by a pond at The Butterfly Garden.
Butterfly Garden entrance with glass domes and butterfly sculpture, adjacent to National Aquarium.
Kayaker paddling near Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome on a guided tour.
Guests dining at the cafe in Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi.
Visitors observing art and sculptures in a gallery at Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi.
Visitors observing a space exhibit at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Children smiling under the Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome.
Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi with dome and water, visitors exploring the exterior.
Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome and water features at sunset with city skyline in background.

Combo (Save 17%): Louvre + Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Extended validity
Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and The Butterfly Gardens, plus access to exhibitions, galleries, and immersive zones.

  • Discover 12,000 years of art at the Louvre, stroll beneath the iconic dome, and let kids explore the interactive Children’s Museum.

  • Step into Abu Dhabi’s first butterfly sanctuary, home to 10,000 butterflies, lush bio-domes, and unique wildlife encounters.

  • See rare exhibitions, ancient relics, and masterpieces from around the world at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

  • Experience hands-on conservation exhibits and educational butterfly life cycle displays.

More details

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and The Butterfly Gardens, plus access to exhibitions, galleries, and immersive zones.

  • Discover 12,000 years of art at the Louvre, stroll beneath the iconic dome, and let kids explore the interactive Children’s Museum.

  • Step into Abu Dhabi’s first butterfly sanctuary, home to 10,000 butterflies, lush bio-domes, and unique wildlife encounters.

  • See rare exhibitions, ancient relics, and masterpieces from around the world at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

  • Experience hands-on conservation exhibits and educational butterfly life cycle displays.

from Original priceAED 125
AED 104

17% off

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The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi

Monday10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday9:00am - 8:00pm
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What our guests say

Aron W

United Kingdom
Couple
Last week

+1 more

What an amazing place great day out thank you. The place was so interesting , clean and the architecture is outstanding.

Combo: Louvre + Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Kristina B

Israel
Couple
Jul 2026

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Tickets in the app—very convenient, works offline, and cheaper than anywhere else; I really liked everything.Without queues

Combo: Louvre + Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Mohd S

United Arab Emirates
Couple
Last week
It was a quiet good experience to book the tickets from Headout. Great discount and wide range of available. I always prefer to book the tickets from it

Combo: Butterfly Gardens + teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Tickets

Sagar C

India
Solo
2 weeks ago
When you enter into most of the exhibits, it will leave you stunned by either the mammoth size or by the colour and flow of lights. There's a certain calm in all the exhibits which leaves you speechless and soak it all in. All the exhibits leave you with a sense of calm.

Combo: Butterfly Gardens + teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Tickets

Hassaan M

United Arab Emirates
Solo
2 weeks ago
I was able to receive the tickets in real-time through the Headout app. That was super convenient. The experience at the the museum itself was stellar. The staff were super considerate. My toddler who is a fan of dinos and animals really enjoyed all the exhibits - especially the T Rex one. The Lego play area was the icing on the cake.

Combo: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi + Headout Exclusive: The Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi Tickets

Kathleen B

United Arab Emirates
Couple
Aug 2026
i love to see the different kind of fish and animal insect i love to see how beautiful they make this national aquartium also we love the butterfly garder

Combo: The Butterfly Gardens + National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Tickets

Abdulrhman A

United Arab Emirates
Group
Aug 2026
I had a wonderful experience with Headout. Everything was easy to book, well organized, and exactly as described. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable.

Combo: The Butterfly Gardens + National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Tickets

Sergei L

United Arab Emirates
Couple
Aug 2026

+4 more

The Zayed Museum in Abu Dhabi is, without exaggeration, one of the most powerful cultural experiences of recent years. The building’s overall silhouette evokes the wing of a falcon in flight—here, the architecture functions as part of the narrative, not merely as a shell. The exhibition is structured around the figure of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan—the founder of the UAE—and this gives the museum a completely different emotional tone compared to traditional history museums. Six permanent galleries take visitors through 300,000 years of the region’s history—from Paleolithic stone tools to the formation of the modern state. A particular highlight is the 18-meter-long replica of a bronze boat, recreated using traditional techniques, along with a collection of personal items and archival materials that make history tangible rather than abstract. In front of the museum lies Al Masar Garden, where the landscape is divided into desert, oasis, and urban zones. A stroll through the garden is a rare occasion when the museum experience begins outdoors rather than at the entrance to the exhibition hall. The visit culminated at the observation deck—in the evening, when the city’s lights had already begun to come on. The panoramic view of Abu Dhabi from above looks completely different at this hour: the austere architecture of the daytime gives way to soft golden-blue lighting, and the entire journey—from ancient artifacts to the modern metropolis outside the window — suddenly comes together into a single narrative of how the past flows into the present. I definitely recommend setting aside at least 3–4 hours for your visit and planning it so that it ends in the evening—the view from the observation deck is well worth it.

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