Dubai: Dubai Safari will closed down from May 15 to undergo an upgrade over the summer and will reopen on October 1, the park management announced on Saturday.
According to the park management, Dubai Safari will welcome visitors again following the completion of an embellishment programme scheduled to take place during summer months.
Anticipating an increasing demand for unique tourist offerings, Dubai Safari is redesigning the customer experience to remain in line with shifting trends in the market and to take advantage of emerging technologies, a Dubai Safari release said.
Additionally, once reopened, visitors can expect new engagement programmes and interactive experiences woven into the unique visitor journey. The destination will undergo enhancement works that include more climatised areas for animals.
“In line with our commitment to offering a superior customer experience, the upgrades seek to provide a better habitat for our animals, and a more interactive and educational experience for our visitors. We are confident that our landmark destination will help attract even higher numbers of tourists to Dubai once it reopens after the summer,” the management at Dubai Safari said.
Spanning 12.8 million square feet area, Dubai Safari is home to more than 2,500 animals. The park is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of welfare for its animals whilst simultaneously working to conserve endangered species through knowledge exchange, awareness programmes, sustainability initiatives and research studies.
Earlier this year, Meraas signed an agreement with Dubai Municipality to manage Dubai Safari. The company appointed Parques Reunidos, a world-renowned operator of animal parks, to oversee the day-to-day running of the destination.
