WATCH: A first walk around Dubai Safari

We were given a sneak peak of the new Dh1 billion attraction

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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.

Updated: December 13, 2017, 2:51 PM