Al Noor Island & Butterfly House tour from Dubai

Gardens, art installations, and a room full of butterflies in one afternoon

This three-hour tour from Dubai includes hotel pickup, access to Al Noor Island in Sharjah, and entry to the Butterfly House, with an English-speaking guide leading the way. The island combines lush gardens, contemporary art scattered across the grounds, and a dedicated butterfly sanctuary under one visit. Pickup and drop-off are included. The tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Al Noor Island and Butterfly House

• Travel from Dubai to Sharjah
• Visit Al Noor Island gardens
• View contemporary art installations
• Enter Butterfly House sanctuary
• Experience nature and art fusion

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup from your Dubai hotel and a short drive to Al Noor Island in Sharjah. Once there, you walk the island's gardens and pathways at your own pace, with the guide available to explain what you're seeing. The space mixes landscaped grounds with modern art installations, so the experience shifts between natural scenery and cultural pieces as you move through it.

The Butterfly House is the centerpiece stop: a contained sanctuary where hundreds of butterflies live and fly freely. You step inside and move through the space surrounded by them. The guide explains the species and their behavior, but the main event is simply being in the room with them. It's neither a quick photo stop nor a lengthy lecture, just time to stand and watch.

Your guide speaks English throughout and handles the logistics: timing, directions, context for what you're seeing. The whole outing, including travel time from Dubai, runs three hours. Pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport separately. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai.
• access to Al Noor Island and its gardens and art installations.
• entry to the Butterfly House.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by ROYAL FALCON LLC

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, so the commentary and explanations are accessible whether this is your first time in the region or you're familiar with it. The three-hour window works well for a free afternoon in Dubai without committing to a full-day excursion.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How far is Al Noor Island from Dubai, and how long is the drive?

Al Noor Island is in Sharjah, a neighboring emirate. The drive from Dubai hotels is included in the three-hour tour duration, so travel time is built into the schedule rather than added on top of it.

What exactly is inside the Butterfly House?

The Butterfly House is a sanctuary where live butterflies fly freely in a contained space. You walk through and observe them up close. The guide identifies species and explains their behavior while you're inside.

Can I walk around Al Noor Island on my own, or does the guide lead the whole time?

You explore the island's gardens and art installations at your own pace with the guide present to answer questions and provide context. It's not a tightly led walk. You set the rhythm.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Al Noor Island has pathways through gardens and art areas, and the Butterfly House is an indoor walk-through space with no strenuous activity required.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The price includes pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel, access to Al Noor Island, entry to the Butterfly House, the guide, and all fees and taxes. Personal expenses during the tour are not included.