Imagine meandering through lush green gardens or better yet, driving past rows of shady trees that bring with it cool and relaxing breeze that would invariably overwhelm the desert heat out here in Dubai. Well there is certainly no better place than the Mushrif Park which comes across as an excellent option in terms of enjoying family picnics or trying one’s hand at a range of outdoor sporting ventures just so that you are kept on your toes even on holiday. Opened in 1982 and run by the Dubai Municipality, the area which is in close proximity to Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and many other Palm Jumeirah hotels in the region will let you discover a side to Dubai that most would never be able to imagine.
Positioned in Deira which is in the eastern section of Dubai City, Mushrif Park encompasses approximately 5.25 sq.km and houses an assortment of opportunities for leisure and welcomes those in search of a place to kick back and unwind, be it with your best buddies or your significant other. Visitors also have the option of settling into the traditions of the Bedouin lifestyle while enjoying their favourite picnic snacks before tackling the somewhat cumbersome task of riding a camel. The large expanses of the park mean that navigating it at times would require a vehicle but one must not forget to experience the true treasures that this attraction has to offer which arrive in all shapes and sizes, each posing its own challenges while readily accommodating locals and foreign nationals of every age. While separate areas for children’s games form part of the offering, adults too can engage in activities that range from volleyball, handball and even basketball. Adding to the allure of the park are tiny rivers that flow silently through sculptured rock gardens and an impressive aviary where one might witness a collection of our ‘feathery friends’ that include pigeons and peacocks while adorable rabbits can be found nestled in almost every nook and cranny. While restaurants, canteens and barbecue areas are part and parcel of the premises, large swimming pools for both men and women are at one’s disposal should you want to beat the heat in an instant.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
