Mushrif Park (, aka Mushrif National Park
) is a family-oriented park in
Dubai
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,
United Arab Emirates
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.
It is located in the eastern part of the city (near the suburb of
Al Khawaneej), about 16 km (10 mi) from the traditional center of Dubai. The park was created in 1982 by
Dubai Municipality and was widely expanded and refurbished in 1989. Facilities include a swimming pool, a bicycle track, electronic games, football fields, theater screenings, excursion and barbeque services.
The park has 13 models of traditional houses in styles from around the world, forming a small "International Village".
There is also an Adventura Parks adventure course in the trees, including a
zipline
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.
There is a
botanical garden
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where
bird watching is possible.
The Dubai Crocodile Park zoo is located in the south of the park.
There is also a 10-km
hiking trail.
The entry fee to Mushrif Park is 10
dirhams per car.
The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Dubai Municipality: Dubai Public Parks: Mushrif Park: Information
To the north is Al Mizhar 2, to the east is Al Khawaneej, to the south is Al Warqa 4, and to the west is Mirdif. The park is located near Dubai International Airport
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, which has promoted the hobby of aircraft spotting in the region. Close to the park is Mushrif Village in Mirdif.
See also
* List of parks in Dubai
References
External links
Dubai Municipality: Dubai Public Parks: Mushrif Park
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1982 establishments in the United Arab Emirates
Parks established in the 1980s
Parks in Dubai
Tourist attractions in Dubai
National parks of the United Arab Emirates
Zoos in the United Arab Emirates
Botanical gardens in Asia
Gardens in the United Arab Emirates
Adventure parks
Hiking trails in Asia