Picnic time! 7 parks ideal for a day out in Dubai

Dubai is known for its high-end urban life amid skyscrapers. Well, if you want to take a break from fast-paced city life, explore the city’s lush green spaces with family and friends for the best fun. The sheer number of parks and green areas in Dubai—the majority of which are free or quite affordable and incredibly family-friendly, surprises many visitors and new residents. Here, we list 7 parks and outdoor areas in Dubai where you can go for an excursion with your family.

Al Barari

Formerly a well-kept secret, this breathtaking new natural area in Dubai is now a local favourite. Kids may enjoy everything from water play to climbing, big swings to pirate ships, even visiting the veggie patch, all in the beautiful surroundings of luxury estate Al Barari, which is renowned for its adventure playground and laid-back atmosphere.

Parents adore the Hideout lounge where they can relax with a drink while the kids play and eat ice cream, burgers, or shawarma if they so choose. For this upscale nature play park, reservations are required, especially on the weekends.

Al Barsha Park

A 52-acre park with exquisite landscaping built around a sizable man-made pond. For activity throughout the park, you can rent pedal or solar-powered boats on the water in addition to pedal Go-Karts, cycles, and e-scooters.

A 52-acre park with exquisite landscaping built around a sizable man-made pond. For activity throughout the park, you can rent pedal or solar-powered boats on the water in addition to pedal Go-Karts, cycles, and e-scooters.

There are two playgrounds that are appropriate for young children and your older kids, as well as lots of open grassy places for picnics and a jogging track.

Al Ittihad Park

This sprawling park may be found on the Palm Jumeirah’s trunk and extends under 3.2 kilometres of the Palm Monorail. The park’s walkway is ideal for scooters and strollers and is lined with playgrounds and water features as well as exercise equipment, retail establishments, and cafes where you may pause. This one is also sometimes called Palm Jumeirah Park.

Al Khazzan Park

In this urban park, it’s simple to spot the unique blue and white striped water tower, which is centrally placed opposite Dubai’s City Walk. For both babies and older kids, there are two shady play areas with swings, slides, and climbing structures. It’s an excellent place to bring a picnic, and you can also find a children’s library there.

Al Sufouh Park

This cosy little park, which is situated between Hessa Street and Al Sufouh Road in a quiet neighbourhood of the city, has two play spaces for kids. Although it has a jogging track, sports courts, and a small coffee shop, it is best for your younger children.

Dubai Creek Park

One of the city’s major outdoor areas, with a tonne of additional amenities and activities to enjoy, is located on the western side of Dubai Creek. Along with a sizable botanical garden, mini-golf course, and go-kart track, it is a well-liked location for picnics and barbecues. The park is filled with playgrounds for kids of all ages.

Check out the Dolphinarium and Children’s City, an educational and entertainment complex featuring a planetarium, for extras in the park.

Dubai Garden Glow & Dinosaur Park

During the winter, Zabeel Park hosts a seasonal event where visitors may see dinosaurs come to life and the park come alive at night with vibrant neon displays. Though more expensive than most of other parks, this unique evening is nonetheless enjoyable and is one of the best park experiences you can think of.

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