Hands-on visits
Children can feed, pet and play with some of the animals, including baby goats.
Desert Oasis Petting Farm
Al Khawaneej
Desert Oasis Petting Farm is a small, hands-on children's farm in Al Khawaneej where kids can feed and gently interact with animals rather than simply view them. Reviews also mention horse riding, a small play area and the chance to see animals such as camels, ducks and tortoises up close.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
659 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Horse riding
Horse riding is available, with some reviews also mentioning riding lessons and training.
Animal variety
Even in its small footprint, the farm includes less usual sightings such as emus, camels, deer and 100-year-old tortoises.
Calm setting
The farm's natural surroundings give families a quieter break from Dubai's built-up areas.
Easy parking
One review specifically notes that parking is spacious.
Toddler play
There is a small play area, useful for younger children who need a break from the animal enclosures.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose winter. Go in winter if possible; one visitor specifically found the experience better then.
Bring vegetables. Bring lettuce or other suitable vegetables from home, or ask the farm for its AED 5 feed option.
Carry cash. Have small notes ready because a review says payment is cash-only.
Avoid crowds. Consider a quieter weekday visit, as one family reported children being scratched when the deer area was busy.
Check timings. Confirm opening hours before setting out; visitors have reported afternoon opening and unusual timings.
Plan parking. Expect to leave the vehicle outside the farm rather than inside the attraction.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Desert Equestrian Club - behind Dubai Municipality Vet Clinic
Al Khawaneej, Dubai
Common Concerns
Maintenance
Several reviews say the farm and its facilities need better upkeep.
Hygiene
Cleanliness is a recurring concern, including a particularly dirty pigeon cage.
Tight enclosures
Some visitors felt that animals, including sheep and rabbits, were kept in cramped spaces.
Animal safety
A busy visit became unsafe for one family when a stag scratched and butted both children.
Small scale
This is a compact farm, so visitors looking for a large zoo-style attraction may find the selection and space limited.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 10
entry fee for adults
“The entry fee for adults is AED 10 per person and you also buy animal feed for AED 5”Google review · May 2023
AED 5
animal feed
“The entry fee for adults is AED 10 per person and you also buy animal feed for AED 5”Google review · May 2023
25dhs
horse ride
“Can ride horse 25dhs for 10mins”Google review · October 2021
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The Bottom Line
Desert Oasis Petting Farm is a compact, hands-on outing in Al Khawaneej, especially suited to toddlers and younger children who want to touch and feed animals. Reviews mention animal feed, assisted horse rides and horse-riding training, while the small play area gives children somewhere to pause. Camels, ducks, rabbits, deer, emus and tortoises are among the animals visitors describe seeing, with one review highlighting 100-year-old tortoises and another mentioning the chance to hold baby goats.
The attraction is deliberately small rather than zoo-sized. Several visitors say the intimate setting and natural surroundings make for a calm hour or so, and parking has been described as good. Horse riding is an additional activity, not just part of the petting-farm visit, so check the available timings if that is your main reason for going.
Expect a basic farm environment, including smells and uneven standards. Reviews raise concerns about hygiene, maintenance and cramped enclosures; one family also reported children being scratched and butted by a stag during a busy visit. Winter is considered more comfortable, and quieter weekday visits may be preferable.
Reported entry prices range from AED 10 to AED 15, with animal feed commonly reported at AED 5. Carry small cash notes and check timings before travelling.