Small Worlds | Explore The Miniature Wonderland
Features In Small Worlds
Take a walk around the lively miniature world and watch people go about their day-to-day activities. Every 20 minutes the day ends with a sunset as the world heads into the night. Watch it all wake up with a sunrise and start with the day all over again. There is so much to see!
Get a chance to explore the beauty of Europe - from the sea, and mountains, to beautiful houses, but everything 100 times smaller than in reality. Enjoy taking a look at seaside scenery, dense alpine forests, and snowcapped mountains that look realistic. There are even cable cars that move, old bridges, and buildings that you can see. Moreover, kids can learn about history and have fun with lights, sounds, and miniature scenes.
Enjoy watching a wide range of logistical systems live in action. From trains that are delivering goods to the factories, to passengers waiting patiently for their train to arrive at the platforms. Every element in the miniature world is always on the go. You can also admire the world's longest highway of its kind, which is spread across 4 lanes and 28m in each direction.
Why Book Small Worlds ME Tickets?
- Enter Small Worlds, the only miniature model park in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) where 1:87 scale models of European towns come to life.
- Watch an entire day unfold in just 20 minutes as sunrises, traffic rush, and glowing city lights shift in a mesmerizing loop.
- Imagine a living world with thousands of miniature people going about their daily lives, whether they are working, shopping, drinking coffee, or rescuing pets.
- Watch uncountable cars, trucks, bikes, and taxis drive through the city while following real-time traffic lights and road rules.
- Admire the Magnorail system, a 28-meter track that glides little automobiles using smart engineering and hidden magnets.
- Explore a tiny version of Europe complete with sunny beaches, charming mountain towns, winding roads, bridges, caves, and real cable cars that move.
- Dive into logistics in action as you observe warehouses, cargo trucks and conveyor belts working together in a fully automated ecosystem.
- Experience smart city automation as light signals and transportation sync using real-world programming on a small yet fully functional scale.
- Let your kids solve fun STEM-based tasks using interactive displays that teach how system power grids and city planning work.
- Feel like a giant explorer as you press buttons, trigger animations and discover hidden scenes across tiny neighbourhoods and landscapes.
Know Before You Go To The Small Worlds
Timings: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Wednesday to Friday 3 PM - 7 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11 AM - 7 PM
Location: Dubai Expo City Opposite UAE Pavilion and next to Al Forsan Park at the corner of Al Forsan Crescent and Al Ghaf Avenue.
How to Reach:
By Metro: The nearest metro station to Small Worlds is the EXPO Metro Station. You can reach this stop via the Dubai Metro Red Line. Once you get out of the station, take a quick 15 mins (1.1 Km approx) via Al Wasl Avenue to reach the destination.
By Car/taxi: Small Worlds is about 45 km from the centre of Dubai. Therefore, you can take the Al Khail Road/E44 route to your location in 35 minutes. You can use apps like Uber, S'hail (RTA cab), and Careem (Hala Taxi) to book a ride, or you can take a locally available cab from the city centre. To get to Small Worlds by car, you can take Expo Road (E77), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), or Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan al Nahyan Street (D54). Then, you can follow the signs to reach Expo City.
The best time to visit Small Worlds Dubai is during weekday mornings, preferably between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, when the attraction is least crowded and offers the most relaxed experience. Afternoons tend to see an uptick in visitors, especially on weekends and public holidays.
For those who want to admire the beautiful day-to-night cycle, Small Worlds has got you covered. The cycle occurs every 20 minutes, so it doesn't matter what time of the day you're visiting; you can always catch a few sunsets.
- Allow about one to two hours for your visit to fully enjoy all the places.
- Book your tickets at least a week ahead of time to get your desired slot.
- Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before to maximize your time at the museum.
- Plan your visit between Wednesday and Sunday, as the attraction remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older at all times.
- Carry a valid ID, as staff may ask for proof of age or eligibility.
- Small Worlds is wheelchair accessible, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience for guests with mobility challenges.
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