Al Noor Island Sharjah Tickets & Butterfly House

Overview

DurationAbout 1.5–2 hours
Time of dayMorning, Afternoon, Evening, Flexible / all day
ConfirmationWe confirm availability before you pay

Al Noor Island is one of Sharjah’s most peaceful escapes: a landscaped island on Khalid Lagoon, reached by footbridge and developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). It combines nature, contemporary art and design, making it equally appealing to families, couples and photographers.

The star attraction is the Butterfly House, a striking climate-controlled pavilion with a perforated golden roof, home to hundreds of butterflies from around the world. Inside you can watch them feed and fly freely, and learn about the life cycle from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Depending on your ticket, an educator can guide you through the Butterfly House.

Art, gardens and evening light

Beyond the pavilion, winding paths lead through shaded woodland and wild-grass meadows dotted with sculptures and art installations, a literature pavilion, and a wooded rope playground for children. As evening falls, light installations bring the paths to life, and the island offers lovely views back across the lagoon to the Sharjah skyline. Noor Café serves breakfast, lunch and tea for a relaxed break.

The island also hosts programmes such as sunrise yoga, gardening workshops and stargazing sessions with an astronomy expert, offered separately and subject to schedule. It is an easy addition to a Sharjah city day.

What you can experience

Butterfly House: walk among free-flying butterflies and learn their life cycle
Self-guided island trail through woodland and wild-grass meadows
Contemporary sculptures and art installations
Literature Pavilion
Children's wooded rope playground
Evening light installations
Noor Café for breakfast, lunch and tea
Seasonal programmes: sunrise yoga, gardening workshops, stargazing (separate tickets)

Highlights

Butterfly House with hundreds of free-flying butterflies
Open-air sculptures and art installations
Wooded rope playground and nature trails for children
Evening light installations and lagoon skyline views
Choice of self-guided, Standard and Explorer passes

What's included

Al Noor Island entry ticket for the chosen pass

Transport
Food and drinks
Separately ticketed programmes (yoga, workshops, stargazing, By the Bay dining)

Good to know

Ticket options

Island Self-Guided Tour — Island entry; child rate for ages 3–12.
Standard Pass — Island entry plus Butterfly House tour with an educator; about 1 hour.
Explorer Pass — Island and Butterfly House entry, self-guided tour with island map and explorer toy kit; same price for adults and children.

Exact ticket and price confirmed with your booking.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, sun protection for daytime visits.

Meeting point

Island entrance on Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah.

Age restrictions

Child rates apply to ages 3–12 for the self-guided ticket.

Opening hours / departure times

Currently: island weekdays 9am–11pm, weekends 9am–midnight; Butterfly House daily 9am–6pm.

Terms & conditions

Stargazing sessions depend on weather. Tickets are sold via Shurooq's official booking platform.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours?

The island currently opens 9am–11pm on weekdays and 9am–midnight at weekends. The Butterfly House is open daily from 9am to 6pm, so visit before 6pm if butterflies are your priority.

Which ticket should I choose?

The self-guided ticket covers island entry. The Standard Pass adds a Butterfly House tour with an educator, and the Explorer Pass adds a map and explorer toy kit for children.

Is it suitable for young children?

Yes. The Butterfly House, rope playground and open gardens are designed with families in mind.

Can we eat on the island?

Yes, Noor Café serves breakfast, lunch and tea.