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List of Dubai parks

Dubai may be known for its world-class architecture, luxury shopping, and overall lavish lifestyle, but there are still plenty of public spaces that you can enjoy for free (or for a few dirhams). Whether you want to stroll through beautifully crafted gardens, go for a run, play a sport, or have a picnic with friends and family – you can do all this and more in Dubai’s parks. Continue reading to discover Dubai’s parks, including their location, amenities, cost, working hours, size, and Google rating.  

Dubai park hours

Dubai’s major public parks including Al Mamzar Beach Park, Mushrif Park, Creek Park, Zabeel Park, and Safa Park have the following hours: 

  • Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm 

  • Friday-Sunday (and official public holidays) 8am-11pm

Dubai’s residential parks and squares, such as pond parks, have the following hours: 

  • Monday-Friday 8am-11pm

  • Saturday and Sunday 8am-11:30pm 

  • Public holidays 8am-12am

Some parks have separate hours where it is only open for ladies and children, including boys up to a certain age. Some parks that have ladies and children only days include: 

  • Al Mamzar Park - Mondays and Wednesdays, boys up to 6 years old

  • Al Barsha 2 Park - Thursdays 

  • Al Nakheel Park - Tuesdays, boys up to 10 years old 

Tips for visiting Dubai’s public parks 

Many of the parks listed below are run by the Dubai Municipality. You can reach the Dubai Municipality to confirm park fees and hours at 800-900. 

Here are some helpful tips for those visiting Dubai’s public parks: 

  • Children 2 years old or younger and people of determination have free entry to all public parks. 

  • Pets aren’t allowed in parks unless explicitly stated otherwise.

  • Most public parks in Dubai are designed to be accessible to people of determination. 

  • Park hours and prices may vary during Ramadan.

  • Camping is not allowed in parks.

  • You can pay park entry fees using your RTA nol card

  • You can apply online for an individual or group visit to the Dubai Frame, Quranic Park, and Children’s City.  

Some parks in Dubai are built and owned by real estate developers and are either private parks for residents or open to the public (for free or for a fee). 

List of Dubai parks

Zabeel Park
Photo of a park Zabeel Park

  • Name: Zabeel Park

  • Location: Zabeel

(Latitude: 25.235715 Longitude:55.296931)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/zabeel-park/

  • Cost: AED 5, AED 65 for Dubai Garden Glow and Dinosaur Park

  • Amenities: Picnic and barbecue areas, running track, playgrounds, restaruants, boating lake, park theater, fitness equipment, prayer rooms, Dubai Garden Glow, Dinosaur Park, Dubai Frame, technology-themed park, free parking, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Wed 8am-10pm, Thu-Sat (and public holidays) 8am-11pm, during Ramadan: 12-11pm

  • Opened (year): 2005

  • Size: 52 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 30,447

Quranic Park

Photo of a park Quranic Park

  • Name: Al Khawaneej

  • Location: Zabeel

(Latitude: 25.24022 Longitude:55.471817)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/the-quranic-park/

  • Cost: free, AED 5 per person each for Glass House and Cave of Miracles

  • Amenities: Quran-inspired attractions, 4 sections: the Miracles Cave, the Greenhouse, the Lake, the Orchards, play area, toilets

  • Working hours: Sat-Thur 8am-10pm, Fri 3pm-10pm

  • Opened (year): 2019

  • Size: 52 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 4,596

Safa Park

Photo of a park Safa Park

  • Location: Al Safa

(Latitude: 25.18518 Longitude: 55.246645)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/safa-park/

  • Cost: AED 3

  • Amenities: 3.5 km running track, tennis and basketball courts, bike rentals, barbecue areas, play areas, park theater, restaurants, cafes, separate ladies' garden, prayer rooms, free parking, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Wed 8am-10pm, Thu-Sat (and public holidays) 8am-11pm, during Ramadan: 12-11pm

  • Opened (year): 1975

  • Size: 64 hectares

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 8,642

Creek ParkPhoto of a park Creek Park

  • Location: Umm Hurair 2

(Latitude: 25.235339 Longitude: 55.32708)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/creek-park/

  • Cost: AED 5

  • Amenities: Botanical gardens, barbecue areas, playgrounds, mini golf zone, go-kart track, Dolphinarium, Children's City, cable car, cafe, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Wed 8am-10pm, Thu-Sat (and public holidays) 8am-11pm, during Ramadan: 9am-11pm

  • Opened (year): 1994

  • Size: 96 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 11,729

Al Mamzar Beach Park

Photo of a park Al Mamzar Beach Park

  • Location: Al Mamzar

(Latitude: 25.320044 Longitude: 55.348771)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/al-mamzar-beach-park/

  • Cost: AED 5 per person, AED 30 per car, swimming pool: AED 10 adult/AED 5 child

  • Amenities: 4 beaches, bicycle paths, football and volleyball pitches, basketball courts, barbecue areas, skate park, kiosks, ampitheater, private beach huts for hire, swimming pools, toilets, restaraunts, train rides, prayer rooms, free parking , toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Wed 8am-10pm, Thur-Sat (and official holidays) 8am-11pm Women only days on Mon & Wed, during Ramadan: 8am-10pm

  • Opened (year): 1994

  • Size: 99 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 24,206

Mushrif ParkPhoto of a park Mushrif Park

  • Location: Mushrif

(Latitude: 25.214161 Longitude: 55.448079)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/historic_item/mushrif-park/

  • Cost: AED 3 per person, AED 10 per car, swimming pool: AED 10 adult/AED 5 child

  • Amenities: 1.5km running track, cycle trail, tennis, football, volleyball courts, children's play area, pedal and solar powered boats, go-karts, bike rentals, jumping castle, gym equipment, camel and horse riding, equestrian club, swimming pools, electronic games, theater, restaurants, cafes, prayer rooms, free parking, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Wed 8am-10pm, Thu-Sat (and public holidays) 8am-11pm, during Ramadan: 12-11pm

  • Opened (year): 1974

  • Size: 320 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 15,431

Al Khazzan Park

Photo of a park Al Khazzan Park

  • Location: Al Satwa

(Latitude: 25.208694 Longitude: 55.265123)

# of reviews: 1,276

Burj Park

Photo of a park Burj Park

  • Location: Downtown Dubai

(Latitude: 25.19437 Longitude: 55.27353)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Bike rentals, Dubai Fountains, pet-friendly

  • Working hours: 9am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.7

# of reviews: 45,002

Al Barsha Pond Park

Photo of a park Al Barsha Pond Park

  • Location: Al Barsha 2

(Latitude: 25.103405 Longitude: 55.20268)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/projects/pond-parks/

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: 1.5km running track, cycle trail, pond, tennis, football, volleyball courts, children's play area, pedal and solar powered boats, Go-Kart, bikes, bouncy castle, gym equipment, kiosk

  • Working hours: Sat-Wed 8am-11pm, Thu-Fri 8am-11:30pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 21 hectares

  • Google review: 4.7

# of reviews: 459

Al Barsha 2 Park 1Photo of a park Al Barsha 2 Park 1

  • Location: Al Barsha 2

(Latitude: 25.108282 Longitude: 55.210954)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Running track, play area, basketball and tennis courts, football field, cafe

  • Working hours: 8am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 950

Al Barsha 2 Park 2

Photo of a park Al Barsha 2 Park 2

  • Location: Al Barsha 2

(Latitude: 25.101878 Longitude: 55.220163)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Running track, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, football field, cafe, toilets

  • Working hours: 8am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 506

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) ParkPhoto of a park Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) Park

  • Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers

(Latitude: 25.074885 Longitude: 55.146001)

  • Website: https://jlt.ae/play

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: 3 lakes, 3 playground zones, spider web climbing frame, zip line, restaurants, cafe, jogging track, outdoor gym, toilets

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 3.5 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 1,622

JLT Dog ParkPhoto of a park JLT Dog Park

  • Location: Jumeirah Lake Towers

(Latitude: 25.070075 Longitude: 55.145416)

  • Website: https://jlt.ae/live#dog-park

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Sand pits, play equipment, gated off-leash section

  • Working hours: 8am-9pm (cleaning hours 3-4pm)

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 0.05 hectares

  • Google review: 4.6

# of reviews: 68

Umm Suqeim Park

Photo of a park Umm Suqeim Park

  • Location: Jumeirah 3

(Latitude: 25.148017 Longitude: 55.195886)

  • Website:/

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Ladies and chilren only park on weekdays, men allowed with families on weekends, play areas, running track, cafe, toilets

  • Working hours: 8am-10pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 2.8 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 6,711

Al Muteena ParkPhoto of a park Al Muteena Park

  • Location: Deira

(Latitude: 25.273917 Longitude: 55.323017)

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064767578644

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: 1.3km walkway, play area

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size:/

  • Google review: 4.2

# of reviews: 4,139

Al Nahda Pond ParkPhoto of a park Al Nahda Pond Park

  • Location: Al Nahda 2

(Latitude: 25.289401 Longitude: 55.381138)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/projects/pond-parks/

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Volleyball, tennis, basketball, and soccer courts, cycling and running tracks, boat and bike rentals, play area

  • Working hours: 8am-1am

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 8 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 11,081

Al Qusais Pond ParkPhoto of a park Al Qusais Pond Park

  • Location:Al Qusais 3

(Latitude: 25.268969 Longitude: 55.398708)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/projects/pond-parks/

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Lake, play area, gym equipment, 2km running track

  • Working hours: Sun-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11:30pm, Public holidays 8-12am

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 5,266

Nad Al Sheba ParkPhoto of a park Nad Al Sheba Park

Location: Nad Al Sheba

(Latitude: 25.150453 Longitude: 55.323154)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Basketball and volleyball courts, football field

  • Working hours: 6am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 528

Nad Al Sheba Cycle ParkPhoto of a park Nad Al Sheba Cycle Park

Location: Nad Al Sheba

(Latitude: 25.154324 Longitude: 55.280177)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free, bike rental: AED 50 and up

  • Amenities: 4km, 6km, and 8km circuits, special track for younger children, running track, road safety features, changing rooms, toilets

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 6 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 450

Dubai Hills ParkPhoto of a park Dubai Hills Park

Location: Dubai Hills Estate

(Latitude: 25.11044 Longitude: 55.247624)

  • Website: https://www.ecm.ae/en/communities/dubai-hills-estate/discover/whats-around/dubai-hills-park/

  • Cost: AED 85 for nonresidents, AED 55 for residents for a day pass with entry to all attractions (can also pay per attraction)

  • Amenities: Splash park, skate park, ice rink, adventure playground, dog park, baksetball and volleyball court, play area, outdoor gym, table tennis facility, ampitheater, padel tennis court, running track, toilets

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): 2021

  • Size: 18 hectares

  • Google review: 4.7

# of reviews: 809

Al Barari PlaygroundPhoto of a park Al Barari Playground

  • Location: Al Barari

(Latitude: 25.099269 Longitude: 55.317084)

  • Website: https://www.albarariplayground.com/

  • Cost: Tue-Thur: AED 25, Fri-Sun: AED 35, 2 hour entry, kids under 90cm free, pre-booking required

  • Amenities: Adventure playground, water play area, cafe, restaurants, toilets

  • Working hours: Tue-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun 8am-8pm, Mon closed

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.1

# of reviews: 228

Al Sufouh ParkPhoto of a park Al Sufouh Park

  • Location: Al Sufouh 1

(Latitude: 25.113217 Longitude: 55.171947)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Basketball court, playground, toilets, running track, sports courts, cafe, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Wed 8am-10pm, Thu-Sat 8am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 1.4 hectares

  • Google review:4.5

# of reviews: 23

Town Square ParkPhoto of a park Town Square Park

  • Location: Town Square

(Latitude: 25.004608 Longitude: 55.291162)

  • Website: https://nshama.ae/town-square-park/

  • Cost: per attraction: AED 5 for residents, AED 10 for non-residents, splash pad: AED 15/25, kids fountain: free

  • Amenities: Play area, splash pad, train, carousel, kids fountain, dining options and food trucks

  • Working hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.6

# of reviews: 912

X Park JRPhoto of a park X Park JR

  • Location: Umm Suqeim 1

(Latitude: 25.163985 Longitude: 55.209614)

  • Website: http://xparkjr.com/

  • Cost: AED 85, 2 hours for one child (1-12 years old) and one adult (second adult is AED 30)

  • Amenities: Tree houses, climbing bridges, wooden forts, splash areas, streams, sandpits, climbing nets, farm animals, cafe

  • Working hours: 8am-6pm (with four 2 hour sessions), bookings can be made online

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 633

Al Ittihad ParkPhoto of a park Al Ittihad Park

  • Location: Palm Jumeirah

(Latitude: 25.110248 Longitude: 55.143534)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: 3.2 km running track, gym equipment, play area, kids' rides, shop, restaurant, toilets

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): 2012

  • Size: 9.8 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 776

The Block D3 ParkPhoto of a park The Block D3 Park

  • Location: Dubai Design District

(Latitude: 25.189953 Longitude: 55.29919)

# of reviews: 493

Bay Avenue ParkPhoto of a park Bay Avenue Park

  • Location: Business Bay

(Latitude:25.191223 Longitude: 55.267729)

  • Website:/

  • Cost: free, AED 10 for parking for more than two hours

  • Amenities: 2 outdoor gyms, 1km running track, skatepark, trampoline area, play area, dancing fountain, freqeunt farmers market and yoga in the park, toilets

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): 2014

  • Size: 3.5 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 923

Al Wasl ParkPhoto of a park Al Wasl Park

  • Location: Al Bada'a

(Latitude:25.222805 Longitude: 55.265848)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: play area, toilets

  • Working hours: 8am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 1.5 hectares

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 738

Al Satwa ParkPhoto of a park Al Satwa Park

  • Location: Al Satwa

(Latitude: 25.228404 Longitude: 55.280384)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: play area, basketball court, running track

  • Working hours: 8am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 1.5 hectares

  • Google review: n/a

# of reviews: n/a

Al Twar Park 1Photo of a park Al Twar Park 1

  • Location: Al Twar 1

(Latitude: 25.267341 Longitude: 55.374174)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: play areas, football field, volleyball and basketball court, running track, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Thur 8am-11pm ladies and children only, Fri-Sat 8-12am

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 1,565

Nad Shamma ParkPhoto of a park Nad Shamma Park

  • Location: Nad Shamma

(Latitude: 25.219811 Longitude: 55.37967)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: running track, volleyball courts, football field, gym equipment, play area, restauarant, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11:30pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 1,352

Ras Al Khor Wildlife SanctuaryPhoto of a park Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Location: Ras Al Khor

(Latitude: 25.193199 Longitude: 55.314019)

# of reviews: 1,449

Al Quoz Pond ParkPhoto of a park Al Quoz Pond Park

  • Location: Al Quoz 2

(Latitude: 25.164263 Longitude: 55.268163)

  • Website: https://www.dm.gov.ae/projects/pond-parks/

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Pond, running track, basketball and volleyball courts, football fields, play areas

  • Working hours: Sun-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11:30pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 12.7 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 1,449

Al Khawaneej Pond ParkPhoto of a park Al Khawaneej Pond Park

  • Location: Al Khawaneej 1

(Latitude: 25.263233 Longitude: 55.473836)

# of reviews: 664

Al Hamriya ParkPhoto of a park Al Hamriya Park

  • Location: Abu Hail

(Latitude: 25.285078 Longitude: 55.332445)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Play areas, football field, running track, designated ladies park section, barbecue area, sports courts

  • Working hours: 8am-10pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 480

Port Saeed Plaza ParkPhoto of a park Port Saeed Plaza Park

  • Location: Port Saeed

(Latitude: 25.254964 Longitude: 55.333141)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: 400m running track

  • Working hours: 24 hours

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 1.9 hectares

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 222

Mirdif ParkPhoto of a park Mirdif Park

  • Location: Mirdif

(Latitude: 25.219519 Longitude: 55.418236)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Football field, play areas, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, prayer room, 300m running track, cafeteria

  • Working hours: 8-1am

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 1,281

Uptown Mirdif ParkPhoto of a park Uptown Mirdif Park

  • Location: Mirdif

(Latitude: 25.22254 Longitude: 55.42706)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Running track, basketball and volleyball courts, cafe, play areas, toilets

  • Working hours: Sun-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11:30pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.3

# of reviews: 1,017

Al Mankhool ParkPhoto of a park Al Mankhool Park

  • Location: Al Mankhool

(Latitude: 25.246128 Longitude: 55.292966)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: 400m running track, football field, volleyball court, play area

  • Working hours: 8am-11pm

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 3,096

Al Rashidiya Park

Photo of a park Al Rashidiya Park

  • Location: Al Rashidiya

(Latitude: 25.228723 Longitude: 55.394456)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: free

  • Amenities: Running track, sports, play area, basketball court, barbecue area, ping-pong table, cafeteria, toilets

  • Working hours: 6am-11pm, Wed and Sat ladies and children only

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: /

  • Google review: 4.4

# of reviews: 1,949

Dubai Miracle Garden

Photo of a park Dubai Miracle Garden

  • Location: Al Barsha South

(Latitude: 25.059945 Longitude: 25.059945)

  • Website: https://www.dubaimiraclegarden.com/

  • Cost: AED 75, AED 60 for kids (free for children under 3 years)

  • Amenities: Flower displays, floral village and castle, floral airplane, Disney Avenue area, restauarants, cafes, kiosks, toilets

  • Working hours: weekdays 9am-9pm, weekends 9am-10pm, November-April

  • Opened (year): 2013

  • Size: 7.2 hectares

  • Google review: 4.6

# of reviews: 68,678

Jumeirah Beach ParkPhoto of a park Jumeirah Beach Park

  • Location: Jumeirah 3

(Latitude: 25.14889 Longitude: 55.195589)

  • Website: /

  • Cost: AED 5 per person, AED 20 per car

  • Amenities: Beach, toilets, changing areas, running track, biking trails, football field, sports courts, play area, cafeteria, barbecue areas

  • Working hours: Sat-Wed 7:30am-10pm, Thur-Fri 7:30am-11pm, Mon and Wed ladies and children only

  • Opened (year): /

  • Size: 3.5 hectares

  • Google review: 4.5

# of reviews: 538

To sum up 

It’s clear that there are plenty of green spaces within Dubai where residents and visitors can take advantage of a wide variety of amenities and activities. This guide details the largest and most popular parks, but there are also additional, smaller parks scattered throughout Dubai’s residential communities. Dubai Municipality and other developers continue to place a high priority on the development of public spaces with the goal of supporting residents’ well-being and sustainability within the city. 

For those interested in exploring Dubai further, check out our Dubai school guide and mall guide. If you are looking to purchase real estate in Dubai, there are also plenty of residential developments for every buyer. You can contact us at Kredium to get insight into the real estate market, find a suitable property for your budget, get a personalized mortgage offer, and efficiently finalize a property purchase. 

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