Family-friendly farms across the UAE waiting to be explored – a great way of connecting with nature and calming nervous systems.

Emirates Bio Farm, Al Ain

Emirates Bio Farm is the UAE’s largest organic farm located in Al Ain and is home to plenty of fun for the whole family. Using sustainable farming methods and natural pest repellents allows this farm s to grow chemical-free crops that offer a high-quality alternative to imported produce that visitors can purchase at their on-site farm shop or enjoy at the farm-to-table restaurant. Expect farm animals, train rides, sunflower fields, and an expansive park to play at.

Open daily, 9am to 5pm. General admission tickets cost AED 50 per person, while children three and below enter for free.

Visit: https://emiratesbiofarm.com/

Hatta Honeybee Garden, Hatta

For an experience that’s both fun and education, look no further than the Hatta Honey Bee Garden. Guests here are invited to suit up – full beekeeper style – and take a tour around the farm to see 300+ active beehives, sample honey fresh from the hive and learn interesting facts about a bee’s lifespan.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Admission tickets cost AED 50 per person. The minimum age to go on the tour is 3 years, and children must be supervised at all times – masks are essential.

Visit: https://www.hattahoney.ae/honeybee-garden/

The Camel Farm, Dubai

For a true Dubai farm experience, head to The Camel Farm located in Dubai’s desert, where families can enjoy a close encounter with the farm’s friendly camels, in addition to other animals including goats, rabbits, chicken, deer, turkeys and pigeons. The personable, guided tour includes an opportunity to feed camels and small farm animals, as well as camel rides in the desert (optional and at an additional charge) – not forgetting the everyday experience of ‘camel hugging therapy?’ for those interested.

Admission with tour guide and animal feeding is AED 50 per person, while under threes are welcomed free of charge. Booking is mandatory.

Visit: https://thecamelfarm.ae/

Rumailah Farm, Fujairah

Born in 2017 with a mission to become a local, reliable, and high-quality source of milk in the UAE, Rumailah Farm is home to over 400 Jersey cows that are naturally grazed and milked locally, allowing them to produce creamy and natural milk daily. Open for breakfast experiences at the Rumailah Farms Greenhouse (Tuesday – Sunday) and private farm tours, guests are invited to view the farm’s facilities, try milking cows, see where the dairy production happens, and sample ice cream made at the farm – visitors can also add breakfast or lunch to their tours for a full farm-to-table experience.

Tours for groups are priced at AED 150 per person, AED 50 per child (5 – 10 years) and are available Tuesday to Sunday between 8am and 2pm.

Visit: https://www.rumailahfarms.com/

Wadi Al Amardi Farm, Dubai

Emirati-owned Wadi Al Amardi Vegetables and Fruits Farm produces a range of 100% organic products for purchase at their farm shop or ordering online. All ages are welcomed here to enjoy farm tours, animal feeding and petting, playground fun and more. Wadi Al Amardi also offers a weekly calendar of rotating events including Friday movie nights under the stars and pizza making workshops for children.

Open daily from 8am to 9pm (closed during Friday prayers from 12pm – 2pm). Entrance for children 1 – 3 years costs AED 20, children 3+ and adults cost AED 30 per person.

Visit: https://www.wadialamardi.com/