UAE: New interactive garden with over 10,000 butterflies to open in Abu Dhabi this September

For the love of butterflies—a new interactive reserve that houses over 10,000 of them will open in Abu Dhabi this September.

Located next to the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi at Al Qana, the reserve will feature lush tropical landscapes within climate-controlled domes, designed to simulate diverse ecosystems from around the world.

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The butterfly reserve will be divided into two zones—Asia and the Americas—focusing on species native to each region. The Asia dome will host species like parakeets, koi carp, and a variety of Asian insects. Visitors will be surrounded by butterflies as they explore the dome, offering them memorable photo opportunities.

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UAE is no stranger to gardens with thousands of these insects flapping their colourful wings. Claimed to be the “World’s Largest Covered Butterfly Garden”, the Dubai Butterfly Garden features 15,000 butterflies of around over 50 varieties.

With ten custom built domes, the destination, located next to Dubai Miracle Garden allows visitors to see how the creatures evolve through different life stages.

Now, with the capital set to welcome its own interactive reserve, Paul Hamilton, General Manager of the Abu Dhabi Butterfly Garden, stated that the garden's main goal is to create an environment that accurately mimics the natural habitats of butterflies to ensure their survival and flourishing in a safe setting.

He emphasised that the garden is not merely a tourist attraction but a nature reserve aimed at deepening understanding of ecosystem interconnectivity and inspiring visitors to engage with nature in a meaningful way.

Earlier this month, the capital welcomed the teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a new multi-sensory art experience in the Saadiyat Cultural District of Abu Dhabi.