The Dubai Miracle Garden is aptly named. After all, growing 45 million flowers in the desert is a miracle! The Garden is like an oasis in this bustling city. Here's what you need to know before you make the trip.
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| Dubai Miracle Garden |
Location
It is located in the northwest quadrant of the Arabian Ranches interchange along Shiekh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road in the Dubai Land Development Project.
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| Dubai Miracle Garden |
History
It is a masterpiece of technology and art conceived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is called Miracle, since it is in the middle of the desert in Dubai, one of the most arid areas in the world. It was inaugurated on Valentine's Day in 2013, it is already the largest garden in the world with 45 million natural flowers, in a space of 72,000 square meters. Many say that this place could well be an exact replica of paradise on Earth.
It was created by a gardening company called Akar that emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly systems and materials. This enabled the company to create sustainable landscaping designs for various types of settings from city parks to private gardens.
Akar is the only company in the world to have achieved recognition in the Guinness World Records for gardening, an impressive feat for the botanical field.
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| Dubai Miracle Garden |
Features
It has more than 45 million flowers, in dazzling designs of incredible shapes and structures, that capture the eye due to the color combinations through 45 different types and varieties of flowers that change every year, which makes the place a destination distinct and extravagant for outdoor recreation.
It has an underground drip irrigation system to which powerful fertilizers are added that reach the roots of the plants. On the other hand, in summer time it closes its doors so that the weather conditions do not affect all the flora.
From the very first phase, the garden provides first-class services in its facilities, which include outdoor parking, an exclusive park, a rest area, an oratory, sanitary services, a room for (ablution,) security, first aid, sales kiosks of products and promotions, oratories, health services, restaurants, shops, rest areas and eating areas, etc. disabled visitor assistance and other related services, for visitors to this garden that is appropriate for all people regardless of age, gender, culture or religion.
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| Dubai Miracle Garden |
Unlike most gardens around the world, "Miracle" is closed during the summer due to severe weather conditions. The gardens will be closed during the warm months in Dubai.
Between June and September, temperatures average 40 degrees Celsius, which is not exactly conducive to flower viewing.