Top list of top Green Parks to Visit in Dubai: The very mention of the word Dubai conjures up images of tall skyscrapers reaching up for the clouds, doesn’t it? True, the ‘city of gold’ boasts of a majestic skyline, but there’s more to the city than just high risers oozing glamour. Dubai surprises you with patches of lush greenery that are wonderful getaways from the hustle and bustle of the city. Spending quality time with your dear ones at these lovely parks is sheer bliss.
We bring you some of the top green parks in Dubai that are a welcome escape from its structures of concrete.
1. The Zabeel Park
You’ll come across the Zabeel Park tucked in between the World Trade Centre and the Al Karama on the Sheikh Zayed Road. One of the largest parks in Dubai, this massive green zone spreads over an area equal to 45 football fields. Home to 3,000 palm trees and as many as 7000 other trees, the Zabeel Park invites visitors to the soothing climes of flowers, plants and large trees. The park has lovely jogging tracks boasting of stunning scenery and special zones for BBQs. With live music being arranged, the Zabeel Park is an entire entertainment zone. Also check the theme parks in Dubai that offer similar places.
2. The Al Safa Park
Opened way back in the year 1975, the Al Safa Park is one of Dubai’s oldest. Spanning all of 64 hectares, the park is a lovely place for an outing with family and friends on weekends. This beautiful park is on the Sheikh Zayed Road as well and it’s surrounded by the Al Wasi and the Al Hadiqa streets. There are exclusive playgrounds for kids and you’ll love watching them have fun here. The walking trails lined by amazingly beautiful flower beds take your breath away. Do check the Burj Khalifa tickets to enjoy the awesome view from the top.
3. The Al Mamzar Beach Park
The Al Mamzar Beach Park gives visitors the joy of strolling through a lush green park as well as relaxing on a beautiful beach. Located in the seaside zone popular as the Al Mamzar neighborhood, the Al Mamzar Park opened its gates in the year 1994. Ever since then, there’s been no looking back and people have flocked to this beautiful patch of green in the heart of Dubai. Enjoy a ride on a cute toy train with your family after a splash in the pool. The park also offers free barbeque services making it ideal for a family picnic.
4. The Creek Side Park in Bur Dubai by the Dubai Creek
Dubai’s second largest park is located on the banks of the Dubai Creek. The Creek Side Park features botanical gardens that showcase an exotic variety of flora. This park with its lawns and a large waterside is like an oasis of serenity in the heart of Dubai. The Creek Side Park also has play areas for children and the kids have a wonderful day out here. A walk on the paved promenade is indeed very relaxing. Exploring the park on a rented bike is pretty exciting as well. The barbeque zones dotting the park are perfect for picnics.
5. The Jumeirah Beach Park
Located on the lovely Jumeirah Beach, the Jumeirah Beach Park is frequented by Dubai locals on weekends. Spread over 106 hectares, this lush green park boasts of as many as five laid back beaches where you can enjoy relaxed evening walks. The lovely manicured lawns are breathtakingly beautiful and the rustle of the tall palm trees are a sweet reminder from Dubai of its relaxed and laid back incarnation. The turquoise waters of the sea washing up against a lovely beach of white sand create amazing scenery. The views of the stunning Burj Al Arab, the luxurious hotel shaped like a ship’s sail are sure to make you reach out for your camera in a flash.
6. Al Barsha Pond Park
The Al Barsha Park is slightly low-key compared to the others and that’s exactly why we picked it. If you are looking for a spot to escape from the city and sink into a book, this is the place for it. The lovely pond (a rarity in Dubai) in the middle of the park lined by solemn palm trees and lines of flowers give the Al Barsha Park a very calming serenity. There’s a 1.5 km running track where you’ll spot a few fitness conscious youngsters warming up for the week ahead. There’s a children’s play zone as well to keep the kids happy.
7. The Green Planet
The Green Planet brings you a lush green tropical forest right in the heart of Dubai. You find yourself in the lap of nature at this wonder of modern day science. The biodome that’s home to the dense forest is a safe haven for a wide variety of exotic flora and fauna. There’s a lot to learn here about our delicate ecosystem at the amazing Green Planet that has as many as 3,000 plants and animals. Do check the Green Planet tickets here. A manmade huge life-sustaining tree that rises up 35 meters deserves special mention. You’ll be pinching yourself to believe if what you are seeing is true at the amazing Green Planet.
8. The Dubai Miracle Garden
Spread over a massive 72,000 square meters, the Dubai Miracle Garden is a stunning showcase of exotic flowers. The various structures here made from flowers of 150 million+ species take your breath away. A walk through the tree lined paths decked with beautiful flowers is just unforgettable. Places like the Hill Top and the Heart Tunnel are decked up in dazzlingly bright flowers that take your breath away. A giant Airbus A380 made with exotic flowers is a major crowd puller here.
The well-planned city of Dubai has these lovely patches of lush greenery that are a perfect escape for its people from their mundane lives. They are a perfect place to let your hair down and sit back for a while. Look into the horizon beneath the shades of a lush green tree for a peaceful evening with your family and friends. These Dubai parks are sure to give you a feel of the city very different from what you expect.
