Rich with indigenous fauna and flora, including groves of Ghaf trees, Mushrif Park first opened in the 1980s. It has since been enhanced and remains a firm favourite among residents for outings in nature.
Close to the city’s quieter residential hubs, the park is a wonderful place for a walk or ball game with the kids. Picnic areas, barbecue pits and sports facilities are available in plenty – perfect for when you’re in the mood for a family fun day.
Thrill-seekers will be happy to know that Mushrif Park is home to the tree-top adventure course, Aventura. Book a session here to take on rope courses and zip-line across 80 exciting challenges.
Like cycling? A first-of-its-kind in Dubai, there’s a 20km mountain biking trail that winds its way through the park. Trails are available for beginners to pro mountain bikers, and they're designed to accommodate up to 3,000 cycling enthusiasts every day.
Mushrif Park is one of the few public parks in the city with access to swimming pools. Renovated in 2019, there are two pools with lockers and roof covers each. Open daily from 9am to 9pm, it costs only AED5 (for kids) or AED10 (for adults) for a swim!
Measuring 9.7km, the park's free hiking trail opened in summer 2023. Choose between the 8.3km yellow track, which is suitable for everyone, and the trickier 1.4km orange track, which is aimed at athletes and seasoned hikers.