Real fossil
The centrepiece is described as a genuine fossil, not a replica, dating back around 155 million years.
Dubai Dino
Downtown Dubai
Dubai Dino is a full-size, real dinosaur skeleton displayed free inside Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai. You can view the roughly 155-million-year-old Diplodocus from different mall levels, take photos, and read about its Jurassic-era history while shopping.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
794 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Huge scale
The Diplodocus measures about 24.4 metres long and 7.6 metres high, making its scale easy to appreciate up close.
Free access
You can see the skeleton without paying an admission fee.
Photo angles
Viewing it from different mall levels gives photographers several perspectives rather than just one ground-level view.
Useful context
Information boards cover the Jurassic era, the dinosaur’s life, diet and behaviour.
Family friendly
Reviews describe it as engaging for both children and adults, including a child who especially enjoyed seeing the dinosaur.
Mostly intact
One review says about 90% of the skeleton’s bones remain intact, adding to the sense of authenticity.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use landmarks. If you cannot find it, head towards the Souk or Cheesecake Factory; reviewers use both as location cues.
Look upstairs. View the skeleton from different mall levels for alternative angles and photos, not only from beside the display.
Find atrium. The display is in the Grand Atrium, near the Ice Rink, according to a review.
Skip flash. Photography is allowed, but one staff member reportedly advised visitors not to use camera flash.
Read boards. Allow time for the information boards, which explain the Jurassic era, diet and behaviour rather than showing only the skeleton.
Plan freely. There is no admission charge, so it works as an easy stop while you are already exploring Dubai Mall.
Plan the visit
Practical details
57WJ+R62
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Diplodocus longus fossil
The named fossil is presented as a nearly 25-metre-long Diplodocus longus from the Jurassic period.
Virtual explanation
A virtual explanation is available in both English and Arabic beneath the display.
Common Concerns
Weak signage
Some areas could use clearer signs, which may make locating or navigating the display less straightforward.
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Dino is a full-size dinosaur skeleton displayed in Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai. The main experience is standing beside a genuine fossil, rather than viewing a replica: reviews describe a Diplodocus longus dating to about 155 million years ago. It is an unexpected stop during a mall visit.
6 metres high according to multiple reviews; another account says around 90% of its bones are intact. You can see it from different mall levels, giving you more than one angle for photos. It suits children and adults, especially anyone interested in dinosaurs or natural history.
There is no admission charge. Information boards explain the Jurassic era, dinosaur diet and behaviour, and how the specimen was excavated at Dana Quarry in Wyoming and transported to Dubai. One review also mentions a virtual explanation in English and Arabic.
The display is in the Grand Atrium, near the Ice Rink; directions also point towards the Souk or Cheesecake Factory. Signage could be clearer in some areas. Photography is allowed, but a staff member reportedly advised against camera flash.
If you are already exploring Dubai Mall, this is an easy educational pause with plenty to photograph.