Which Dubai Parks and Gardens to visit
If you like green spaces even in a city in the heart of the desert you will find many gardens, here is a brief guide to Dubai's parks. Many have no entrance fee, while for some it is necessary to pay the entrance ticket, even if the cost is not high.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is a large park with countless floral displays and extravagant outdoor recreation areas. The park also holds the Guinness World Record for the longest flower hedge in the world.
Mushrif Park
Mushrif Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Dubai with swimming pools, fountains, lakes and children's play areas.Among the various activities you can do in the park, camel rides and pony rides. There are also 26 picnic areas with wooden benches and tables with modern grills. The park is also home to a good population of birds, including owls and hoopoes.
Opening hours
From Sunday to Wednesday the park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday and holidays the park is open from 8 am to 11 pm.
Admission fees
The cost of the entrance ticket is about 1 euro per person.
Al Barsha Pond Park
Al Barsha Pond Park is an ideal place for families and sportsmen. The park is surrounded by an artificial lake with several walking and jogging paths, where there is also fitness equipment. It also offers various entertainment activities such as bicycle rentals, tennis courts, soccer fields, volleyball and basketball courts. There are also numerous playgrounds for children.
Zabeel Park
Very well maintained, Zabeel Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Dubai. The park is divided into three main areas connected by bridges. The park is built around the Trade Center with meticulously manicured gardens and green lawns. The park also houses several attractions such as Stargate (a space theme park), Megabowl (a large outdoor amphitheater), Space Maze and Lookout Tower. There is also a lake where you can take boat rides, a miniature golf course and a cricket field.
Opening hours
From Sunday to Wednesday the park is open from 8 a.m. to 22 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday and holidays the park is open from 8 am to 11 pm.
Entrance fees
The cost of the entrance ticket is around 1 euro per person.
Dubai Butterfly Garden
Dubai Butterfly Garden is the largest indoor butterfly garden in the world. Covering an area of 4,500 square meters, it houses nine greenhouses that have been converted into flower museums where many species of colorful butterflies fly freely. There is also an area dedicated to the most curious insects.
Opening hours
Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Admission fee
The entrance fee is 10 euros per person.
Free admission for the disabled and children under two years old.
Creek Park
Although Creek Park is one of the city's first parks, it offers a modern style and is located in Dubai Creek. It offers children's play areas, recreational facilities, jogging trails and numerous dining options. The park is also home to numerous attractions such as the Dubai Dolphinarium, Children's City, a cable car and a toy train. There is also the possibility of renting bicycles and taking camel or pony rides.
Opening hours
Sunday through Wednesday the park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
From Thursday to Saturday and public holidays the park is open from 8 am to 11 pm.
Entrance fees
The cost of the entrance ticket is about 1 euro per person.
