SIGHTS & attractions
Park life
Although you may be in the desert, you can still get close to nature in one of the
many public parks around Dubai. If you miss the smell of freshly cut grass, then why
not spend the day lounging around one of these popular locations.
CREEK PARK
As the name suggests, Creek Park runs
along the side of Dubai creek. Although
one of the earliest parks in Dubai, Creek
Park has a modern layout, with well-planned
children’s play areas, recreational facilities,
easy to navigate footpaths and a number of
handy refreshment stands. Creek Park is also
home to Dubai Dolphinarium, Children’s
City, the ‘teleferic’ cable car rides, rental
bikes, train rides, camel and pony rides and
restaurants. Open Sunday to Wednesday
8am to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday and
official holidays 8am to 11pm. Entry is
Dhs 5 per person. Call 04-3367633.
MUSHRIF PARK
ZABEEL PARK
Zabeel Park is a highly maintained innercity park, with lush green lawns and bridges
connecting the 3 main areas around the
Trade Centre roundabout. In addition to the
beautifully kept gardens, the park is home to
Stargate (a space age theme park), Megabowl
(a large outdoor amphitheatre) and the Space
Maze. There is also a boating lake, mini
golf, cricket field, assault course and food
court, with a separate area designed to host
functions. Open Sunday to Wednesday 8am
to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday and official
holidays 8am to 11pm. Entry is Dhs 5 per
person. Call 04-3986888.
Situated on the Al Awir Road in 124 hectares of natural ghaf forest, Mushrif Park boasts
swimming pools, fountains, lakes, children’s play areas, camel and pony rides and 26 picnic
areas equipped with wooden shades, seats and modern grills. It also supports a healthy
population of birds, including Owls, Orphean Warbler’s, eastern Black Redstart’s, Yellowthroated Sparrows and Hoopoe's, making it the ideal place to escape the city. Open Sunday to
Wednesday 8am to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday and official holidays 8am to 11pm. Entry is
Dhs 3 per person. Call 04-2883624.
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