Dinner with the Lions

Published 12 June 2026 at 18:45



Experience Highlights:

 

  • Guests arrive at Al Ain Zoo to a VIP welcome in the Al Maha Lounge where they are greeted by their Host Emirati Safari Guide who then escorts them in a private 4x4 SUV vehicle for a sunset tour around the Al Ain Safari
  • Guests may get a chance to feed the resident giraffes at Al Ain Safari
  • As the sun begins to set the guide stops the vehicle at the pre-decorated dinner area.
  • Guests climb a few stairs onto the dinner platform, which overlooks the lion habitat.
  • The experience will include a 3 course meal on the front of lion habitat while the lions are getting their meal too.
  • Menu options may include Arabic, Western and International themes with vegetarian or other dietary needs may also be considered depending on availability, kindly provide any allergy or dietary preferences to us in advance.

General:

  • This experience offers Zoo general admission tickets, a private guided SUV safari ride to the lion area, 3 course dinner near the lions habitat and a retail item, for upto a group of 6 guests.
  • The experience lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
  • This experience is available every Saturday from 23rd March 2026 to 31st December 2026 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm (timing may vary depending on sunset time), with limited slots available.
  • This experience is not available during public holidays and blackout period defined by us.
  • All bookings are subject to availability and need to be purchased at least 48 hours in advance via our official Zoo website as well as at the Zoo ticketing counter
  • Guests are required to present their voucher at the ‘Safari portal’ area within the Zoo for availing the experience.
  • This is a timed experience, hence please ensure that you and all members of your group arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled experience slot to allow for check-in and safety briefing. Late arrivals may result in forfeiture of the experience without refund or compensation.

Group Size & Eligibility:

  • This experience accommodates a minimum group size of 4 people and a maximum group size of 10 people. The Experience ‎is priced per group of 6 people and additional separate tickets will be required for additional guests upto a maximum of 10 per group.
  • Children of any age count as one seat each and require an experience ticket.

More details

 

Image Credit: Al Ain Zoo


When

12 June - 31 December, See the website for the opening hours.


Age

0+


Price

group: 3300 AED


Telephone number

+971 3 7992000


Links


Address

Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Zoo, Zoo District, Al Ain

How to get there?

Al Ain is just a one and a half hours drive from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Once in Al Ain City, please follow the town center sign board until you see in brown tourist signs Al Ain Zoo.