Local favourite garden · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Cactus garden
Cactus garden is a garden in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is about 5 km by road from Sharjah, and Al Noor Island (1 km) is the must-see nearby.
Cactus garden: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this garden: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Cactus garden
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Visiting Cactus garden: tips
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
How to reach Cactus garden — distance from nearby cities
- From Sharjah (AE): about 5 km by road (4 km straight line) · directions · more places near Sharjah
- From Ajman (AE): about 19 km by road (15 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ajman
- From Dubai (AE): about 23 km by road (18 km straight line) · directions · more places near Dubai
- From Ras al-Khaimah (AE): about 94 km by road (75 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ras al-Khaimah
- From Hatta (AE): about 119 km by road (95 km straight line) · directions · more places near Hatta
Coordinates: 25.33354, 55.38560. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cactus garden
- Al Noor Island · river spot · Sharjah · ~0 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Al Noor Mosque · dargah · Sharjah · ~0 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- AlNakheel Oasis · park · Sharjah · ~1 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Al Majaz Waterfront · attraction · Sharjah · ~1 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Al Montazah Parks · park · Sharjah · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Central Souq Sharjah · attraction · Sharjah · ~2 km · Well liked · Must-see
- The Flag Island · river spot · Sharjah · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- King Faisal Mosque · dargah · Sharjah · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sharjah Aquarium · museum · Sharjah · ~3 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Heart of Sharjah · fort · Sharjah · ~4 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Al Sahaba Mosque · dargah · Sharjah · ~5 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Al Maghfirah Mosque · dargah · Sharjah · ~5 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Al Mamzar Beach Park · beach · Dubai · ~5 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Al Mamzer Beach · beach · Dubai · ~6 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Souk Al Seef by Dubai Retail · attraction · Dubai · ~14 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Dubai Gold Souk · attraction · Dubai · ~14 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Marsa Ajman · attraction · Ajman · ~14 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood · fort · Dubai · ~14 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Cactus garden
- Mushrif National Park · sanctuary · Dubai · ~17 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo · sanctuary · Dubai · ~23 km · Very popular · Must-see
- The Green Planet Dubai · sanctuary · Dubai · ~24 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Dubai Safari Park · sanctuary · Dubai · ~24 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Dubai Miracle Garden l · sanctuary · Dubai · ~42 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Wasit Wetland Nature Park · sanctuary · Sharjah · ~12 km · Well liked
- Al Zorah Natural Reserve · sanctuary · Ajman · ~19 km · Well liked
- Sharjah National Park · sanctuary · Sharjah · ~19 km · Well liked
- Dubai Crocodile Park · sanctuary · Dubai · ~19 km · Highly rated
- Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Dubai · ~21 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Cactus garden?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Cactus garden from Sharjah?
Cactus garden is about 5 km by road from Sharjah (4 km straight line), 19 km from Ajman and 23 km from Dubai. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Cactus garden?
Nearby: Al Noor Island (river spot, 0 km), Al Noor Mosque (dargah, 0 km), AlNakheel Oasis (park, 1 km), Al Majaz Waterfront (attraction, 1 km), Al Montazah Parks (park, 2 km), Central Souq Sharjah (attraction, 2 km).