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Photos: Dubai's best parks and outdoor play areas for kids

Make the most of the good weather with our roundup of Dubai’s best free outdoor parks

Published: December 22, 2020 09:43 Kirsty Radley

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Al Khazzan Park: The park is home to one of the UAE’s oldest trees. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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AL KHAZZAN PARK: With a striking blue-and-white-striped water tower at its heart. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Khazzan Park: It has two shaded play areas with climbing frames, swings and slides one suited to toddlers and one for older children. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Umm Sequim Park: This small park has a play area at the back with a climbing structure that is ideal for those confident on their feet and older children. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Umm Sequim Park: This is a great park to keep everyone in the family happy – you can do beach day and park play in one visit without needing to move the car. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Umm Sequim Park: This park is for women and children only during the week and families at the weekend. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Barsha Pond Park: This medium-sized park has a European feel to it, featuring manicured lawns and tree-lined avenues. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Barsha Pond Park: There's a running track, should you fancy a jog with the buggy. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Barsha Pond Park: You can hire peddle boats on the water, or mini peddle quad bikes on land, Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Safa Park 2: With three different play areas within the park, there is plenty to keep the kids amused. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Ittihad Park: Spread-out park under the Palm monorail appeals to younger children who will enjoy the slide, wooden play houses and seesaws. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Ittihad Park: The park wooden play houses and seesaws. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Ittihad Park: Although it doesn’t have swings, there are water fountains that come on periodically throughout the day and are great to splash in. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Sufouh Park: This cosy park is compact but still has a cushioned running track. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Sufouh Park: In addition to football, basketball and sand volleyball courts, this cosy park has running track. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Al Sufouh Park: More geared towards toddlers and younger children, with small slides, swings and roundabouts. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park: It’s a sun trap in the morning, so hats and sun-cream are advisable, but the towers offer shade from the sun in the late afternoon. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park: This community park is divided into three zones, one for babies and toddlers with a great set of swings. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park: The towers offer shade from the sun in the late afternoon. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Zabeel Park: This huge park (Dh5pp entry) is popular with people of all ages. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Zabeel Park: At sunset, Dubai Garden Glow and the Dinosaur Park come alive. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Zabeel Park: Whether for a walk or a game of cricket, the park is popular with people of all ages. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Creek-Park00002_13 — Dubai Creek Park: On warmer days a visit to Children’s City indoor entertainment is a must. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Dubai Creek Park: As one of Dubai’s oldest parks it can get very busy with lots of playground facilities. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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The Greens park: This is a fully shaded park perfect for children of all ages. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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The Greens park: There are slides, four swings and a giant spider’s web climbing frame – plus plenty of sand to dig for hidden treasure! Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Business-Bay-Park00013_11 — Bay Avenue play area: Best for younger children, there are plenty of swings, slides and climbing frames. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Business-Bay-Park00011_10 — Bay Avenue play area: Fenced off and with a gated entrance, this play area is handy for little ones. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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Business-Bay-Park00005_8 — Bay Avenue play area: Parking is usually easy, and there is the chance to grab a coffee and any essentials from the supermarket opposite. Image Credit: Baby&Child

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