Park season is here: Dubai's outdoor parks for kids, area by area, with entry prices

Dubai's outdoor parks are opening up as the weather gets warmer. Most parks have entry fees of just Dh5 or less, and many are free to enter. Here's a rundown of parks in various neighborhoods, from Bur Dubai to Dubai Marina.

In Bur Dubai and Zabeel, Zabeel Park offers wide lawns, playgrounds, and the Dubai Frame (separate ticket). Creek Park runs along Dubai Creek, blending green space with water views. Deira's Al Mamzar Beach Park features sandy beaches, lawns, pools (Dh10/adult, Dh5/child), and chalets for day rentals.

Al Nahda Pond Park is a neighborhood park with a central pond, jogging/cycling tracks, and fitness equipment. It's free to visit. Al Qusais Pond Park, a quieter community park, offers a children's play area, walking tracks, and picnic spots. Mushrif National Park, known for its woodland, has playgrounds, a train ride (Dh2), and a 50km mountain bike track.

Quranic Park, with gardens, a lake, and play areas, is free to explore. The Cave of Miracles and Glass House charge a small fee. Jumeirah's Safa Park, next to the Dubai Water Canal, has playgrounds and a train ride. Al Sufouh Park is a quiet neighborhood park with shaded play areas.

Al Barsha Pond Park covers about 20 hectares, featuring three shaded playground zones, a pond, cycling paths, sports courts, and an outdoor gym. Al Ittihad Park runs under the Palm Monorail, offering play areas, a jogging track, labeled native plants, and cafes. JLT Park, tucked behind Jumeirah Lakes Towers, has zones for babies and toddlers, a splash pad, carousel, family train, and large lawns.

Dubai Hills Park, Dubai Hills Estate, provides shaded play areas, sports courts, a running track, and a dog park (day pass for attractions Dh55/residents, Dh85/non-residents).