Dubai Garden Glow reopens for the winter season – in pictures

The fifth iteration of the family-friendly event is themed around nature and sustainability

The new season of Dubai Glow Garden opened this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A jungle-inspired display. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A desert scene with camels and palm trees. Chris Whiteoak / The National

It's the fifth iteration of the annual light show. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The famed dinosaur exhibition has returned. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The park features more than 100 structures. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Garden Glow also has an ice park. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Each sculpture is made with crystal-clear ice. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The ice park keeps its temperature at a cool 7°C. Chris Whiteoak / The National

More than 5,000 tonnes of ice are used to make the piece. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The new season of Dubai Glow Garden illuminates the city's skyline. Chris Whiteoak / The National

This peacock entranced one young visitor. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A glowing rendering of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai's three-finger salute. Chris Whiteoak / The National

This season’s theme is Back to Nature. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Garden Glow is a family favourite for residents and tourists alike. Chris Whiteoak / The National

This Cinderella's carriage installation will surely be a must-see for the little ones. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The pieces are made with energy-saving lightbulbs. Chris Whiteoak / The National

More than 500 craftsmen, engineers and architects help the park come to life. Chris Whiteoak / The National

These floral blooms will make for a great Instagram shot. Chris Whiteoak / The National

This intricate peacock is a centrepiece of the fifth season. Chris Whiteoak / The National

An upside-down coffee house in the Magic Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A chessboard in the Magic Park. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The UAE's evenings are a little more illuminated once more, as Dubai Garden Glow has reopened for its fifth season.

The annual light show, which will be open until June 2020, welcomed visitors back to Zabeel Park this week, with a glimmering array of installations, sculptures and optical illusions.

The theme of this year's edition is Back to Nature, with many botanical and wildlife-inspired displays on show.

Dubai Garden Glow also has a focus on sustainability, using energy-saving bulbs to illuminate its works, with pieces also carefully crafted using recycled materials.

Scroll through the gallery above to see more from the fifth season of Dubai Garden Glow.

The famed Dinosaur Park is back, with plenty of animatronic prehistoric replicas, as is the Ice Park, which features chilling sculptures carved from more than 5,000 tonnes of frozen water.

This year there's also a Magic Park, which comprises some mind-blowing optical illusions that will likely be popping up on your Instagram feeds for the next few months.

The attraction can be found at Gate 6 of Zaabeel Park, and is open from 4pm to 11pm between Saturdays and Thursdays, and from 4pm to midnight on Fridays. Tickets cost Dh65 per person, and children up to the age of 3 can enter for free.