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10 Amazing Facts About Dubai Miracle Garden You Didn't Know
Described as a ‘Little Piece of Eden,’ the Miracle Garden is a floral extravaganza of unmatched proportions. No wonder the landscaping marvel beckons visitors from all over the world and experiences 1.5 million visitors each year. Read on to find out everything that makes the Miracle Garden genuinely exceptional.
10 Interesting Facts About Miracle Garden In Dubai
Displays Over 150 Million Flowers
It is flowers galore at the Miracle Garden with a breathtaking display of 150 million flowers ranging from sunflowers, marigolds, and roses to petunias, tulips, and calendulas. You can expect to see 120 varieties of brightly-colored flowers exhibited as flower beddings, floral sculptures, cartoon characters, enormous animals, and stunning archways.
Three-time Guinness Book of World Record Holder
As of 2022, the garden is a three-time Guinness World Record holder. The first record was set in its inaugural year of 2013 as the world's largest vertical garden. Taking it a step further in 2016, the splendid Airbus A380 was recognized as the biggest floral installation in the world. The garden completed its trifecta of Guinness World Records in 2018 with the topiary of Mickey Mouse, as it bagged the title of the tallest topiary supported sculpture in the whole world.
World’s Largest Natural Flower Garden
The Miracle Garden encompasses a total area of 72,000 square meters. Astonishing, right? It is spruced up with amazing floral structures that you will be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Moreover, the walkways stretch for 4 kilometers and offer amazing scenery in every direction that you look.
Biggest & Tallest Topiary Art In The World- Disney Avenue
Your favorite childhood characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck await you at Disney Avenue. This section of the Miracle Garden also includes other beloved characters like Huey, Dewey, Louie, Pluto, and Goofy. However, the floral Mickey Mouse towering 18 meters into the air is the undisputed star attraction.
Largest Floral Installation - Airbus A380
Another spellbinding attraction is the Airbus A380, the life-size replica which covers 10% of the total area of the garden. The structure is decked up in 500,000 fresh flowers and plants, with the world-famous Emirates logo alone requiring 9,000 flowers. Stretching 72 meters in length and 24 meters in height, it is a Guinness World Record holder for being the largest floral installation.
Garden in the Heart of a Desert
Reputed for achieving the impossible, Dubai has set yet another benchmark with the aptly named Miracle Garden. This floral paradise can be found in Dubailand near the Arabian Ranches, making it nothing short of an oasis in the desert. It is surely a welcoming change from all the towering skyscrapers and futuristically-designed structures that dominate the Dubai skyline.
Efficient Water & Energy Usage
Watering the infinite number of plants in the garden may seem like a daunting task since it consumes up to 757,000 liters, or more than 200,000 US Gallons, of water each day. Nevertheless, the garden’s beautiful look is maintained with the use of recycled wastewater and a drip irrigation system. The Miracle Garden has won praise for its responsible water usage and energy-efficient methods that save nearly 75% of water and energy.
New Theme Every Year
Each new season opens the door to fresh and exciting themes at the Miracle Garden! The designers have triumphed in surprising visitors every year with extravagant floral arrangements that inspire awe and wonder. The Floral Clock, Floating Lady, Teddy Bear, castles, pyramids, and collection of peacocks -with dazzling flowers for plumage, are examples of their commitment to providing a unique experience to visitors each time.
Includes the Enchanting Butterfly Garden
Opened in 2015, the Butterfly Garden is the largest indoor butterfly garden known to the world. Inside lies a collection of 15,000 butterflies of 50 different varieties. They can be found in 10 climate-controlled domes where you can enjoy watching them in their natural setting. What’s more exciting is that you can observe up-close their beautiful transformation from egg to caterpillar to pupa to, lastly, the colorful, winged butterfly.
Popular Location In The World Of Movies
The famous Dubai landmark has a Bollywood connection as it was featured in a 2015 Bollywood movie named ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani.’ Furthermore, the ever-charming WWE star John Cena arrived at the garden to promote his animated film, Ferdinand, in 2017. He posed alongside the floral version of Ferdinand, a bull standing 4 meters tall and 7 meters wide and covered in bright red flowers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miracle Garden Facts
Q. What is the most interesting fact about the Miracle Garden?
A. One of the most interesting facts about the Miracle Garden is that it is a three-time Guinness World Records winner, i.e., 2016, 2018, and 2019.
Q. When was the Miracle Garden built?
A. The Miracle Garden was built in two phases starting at the end of 2012. The first phase was completed in two months, between December 2012 to February 2013, while the second phase lasted from June 2013 to October 2013. You can find more such interesting facts on the Miracle Garden Facts page.
Q. Where is the Miracle Garden?
A. The Miracle Garden is located at Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Q. When did the Miracle Garden open?
A. The Miracle Garden opened its gates on Valentine’s Day, i.e., February 14, 2013.
Q. Who built the Miracle Garden?
A. The Miracle Garden was built by Akar Landscaping and Agriculture Company under the leadership of Abdel Naser Rahhal.
Q. Is it true that Miracle Garden is the largest natural flower garden in the world?
A. Yes, the Miracle Garden is the largest natural flower garden in the world and is spread over 72,000 square meters or 780,000 square feet.
Q. How many flowers and plants are inside Dubai’s Miracle Garden?
A. The vast expanse of the Miracle Garden is covered in 150 million flowers and 250 million plants.
Q. What are the best attractions at the Miracle Garden?
A. The Hearts Passage, Butterfly Passage, Floating Lady, and the Airbus A380 are some of the best attractions at the Miracle Garden.
