Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
july 12, 2024 | 13 Min Read
Mushrif Park is a recreational park which sits 1300 acres and it is located in Dubai. It is one of the parks in Dubai where you can spend time with family, children or loved one.
The Mushrif Park was established in 1974 and stands among the oldest and largest parks in Dubai. Over the years, the park has been renovated to make it Modern Park with facilities to make it more enjoyable for the visitors.
The green oasis in the park makes good place for a picnic or leisure walk. It is an ideal place to visit for all ages because there is something to enjoy.
Mushrif Park is located along Al Khawaneej Road (D89) the eastern part of Dubai. The park is near Mirdif and the Dubai International Airport.
There are several activities which you can enjoy when you visit this park. Whether you are a local or international tourist you will find something fun at this park.
You can visit the Mushrif Park with your family for a picnic. It is a popular activity in this park even if there are small eateries. But there are ice cream and popcorn shop vendors.
The best option is to carry your food to the park and select a good spot and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. You can also carry something to grill because there are barbecue facilities.
There are several birds which have habitat at the park and you can spot them flying around. The best spot to see these birds is at the botanical garden.
You should bring a pair of binoculars for best views. The birds will see are playful Rufous-tailed robin, pallid scops owls, Arabian babblers, yellow-throated sparrows and Peacocks parade.
You can enjoy horse or camel riding at the park. It is an ideal activity for the children. The rides are around the park and the cost is not included in the entrance fee.
If you are looking where to take your kids have find this park is a good place. The children can have fun at the park on the rides and swings.
There is children playing area which different equipment’s for the kids to have fun and they include see-saws, swings, slides and merry-go-rounds. There is also cycling track for the kids who love cycling.
There are swimming pools for the kids and adults at the park. The pool ar4e regulated by the Dubai city government and park management.
You can swim all you want at the pool but at a cost. The adults are charged AED 10 and kids AED 5.
There are different sports courts handball, basketball, football and volleyball at the park where you can play your favourite game.
You will meet other sport enthusiasts at the park and enjoy playing a game. It is fun activity to do in this park and will get to meet new friends.
You can enjoy a train ride around the par. As mention the park is huge and this among the best way to explore most parts of the park.
It is a fun activity for the kids and the cost for the train ride is AED 2. During the ride you will enjoy the park greenery, tour the giant park and other parts in the park.
You can hike in the park by taking the Yellow Recreational 3-kilometer trail. You will get to enjoy different environment around the park. This is the best trail for the beginners.
If you are experience hiker you should take the orange sports trail which is 1.4-kilometer. It is a safe and fun trail for hikers looking for a challenge. Some of the challenges you will encounter are balancing beams and rope bridges.
During winter season (November and March) when the temperatures are on lower end is the best time to visit the Mushrif Park.
The weather is favourable for all outdoor activities which you can enjoy at the park among them picnic, barbequing among other activities.
On time, you should choose to visiting during morning or late afternoon hours. The park is open on Mondays to Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The entrance fee to Mushrif Park is AED3 per person and if you have a car pay AED10. There is no entrance fee for children below 2 years.
It is to reach to the Mushrif Park because there are different roads connecting to the park. Here are the available options you can use to get to the park.
You can board metro from Dubai city on the Red Line and get off at Centrepoint Metro Station. Then you will have to walk to the Rashidiya Bus Station Gate 3 and board buses on line 11B heading to Mushrif, Park.
You can board bus from Dubai city on bus line 11A and get off at Mushrif, Park.
This is the best and convenient way to get the park. There different taxi servce provided in Dubai. You can book the ride through the app or board taxi around the city. The driver knows where the park is located so they will take you there.
The entrance fee in Mushrif Park is AED 3 per person and AED 10 uif you have a car. It is free for children under 2 years.
No, it is prohibited to camp at the park at night.
Mushrif Park hike trail is 8.3 kilometres long.
Yes, there are BBQ facilities in the park.
You cannot board metro direct to the park. You should board metro from Dubai at Red Line and get off at Rashidiya Metro Station. From there board a bus ort take taxi to get to the park.