WATCH: A first walk around Dubai Safari


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A world of wonder will welcome visitors to Dubai Safari early next year as the Dh1 billion project prepares to become one of the top global attractions of its kind.

With a keen eye on education and conservation of endangered species, the park, on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai, will be home to 5,000 animals within three years.

  • A white lion is viewed by zoo visitors. Victor Besa for The National
    A white lion is viewed by zoo visitors. Victor Besa for The National
  • The Dubai Safari aviary. Victor Besa for The National
    The Dubai Safari aviary. Victor Besa for The National
  • Dubai Safari picnic area. Victor Besa for The National
    Dubai Safari picnic area. Victor Besa for The National
  • The African stop entrance. Victor Besa for The National
    The African stop entrance. Victor Besa for The National
  • The park on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai. Victor Besa for The National
    The park on Al Awir Road on the outskirts of Dubai. Victor Besa for The National
  • The aviary. Victor Besa for The National
    The aviary. Victor Besa for The National
  • Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
    Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
  • A hyena roving around its area. Victor Besa for The National
    A hyena roving around its area. Victor Besa for The National
  • Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
    Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
  • Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
    Mandarin ducks at the aviary. Victor Besa for The National
  • Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
    Screw horned antelope. Victor Besa for The National
  • Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
    Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
  • The zoo shuttle. Victor Besa for The National
    The zoo shuttle. Victor Besa for The National
  • Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National
    Dubai Safari features a wide range of open exhibits across four themed villages – African, Asian, Arabian and an open Safari Village. Victor Besa for The National