- Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Tel .: +971 800 900
- Website: login.dm.gov.ae
In the heart of the city of Dubai in the UAE in the Jumeirah area is a real oasis among the desert - this is Safa Park. Luxurious well-groomed green area includes everything for the best and most comfortable stay .
Creating a park
Founded Safa Park in Dubai in 1975, in those years it was a very poor suburb. But over time, Safa overgrew skyscrapers and luxurious mansions, such as Burj Khalifa - (the tallest building in the world) and the Dubai Mall . The period of active construction began in 1989, ended in 1992. More than $ 12 million was spent on the arrangement of the park. As a result, a state-of-the-art recreation zone was built without age restrictions, it will be absolutely interesting for everyone.
Infrastructure
Most of the territory is covered with greenery, mostly trees and flower beds with shrubs, all plantations more than 17 thousand. The center of the park is adorned with a large artificial lake and another smaller one is located in its western part. The central lake is equipped with a filtration system and incredibly beautiful fountains. Around there are many cafes, playgrounds, water scooter rental points and catamarans.
The second lake is a favorite place for migratory birds. The number of their species during the migration period reaches 200. Throughout the park there are channels connected to the central lake and providing water to all the fauna and flora of the park. For the convenience of visitors, a lot of bridges are installed through water channels.
In Safa Park, you and your family are surrounded by absolute safety , every day in the morning before the arrival of visitors, workers carefully check out virtually every zone and area.
Entertainment
Safa Park Dubai offers a large number of entertainment for any age. Here you can see strolling people of almost all nationalities. Every month on the first Friday, organize all sorts of sales, the so-called "flea market." On other Fridays, farmers sell eco-products, and craftsmen and craftsmen - handicrafts and miscellaneous utensils. In the park everyone will find something that he likes, this is an absolute comfortable active and passive vacation.
The main list of entertainment in Safa Park:
- 21 picnic ground;
- Treadmills and playgrounds for football, tennis, volleyball and basketball;
- bicycles for rent;
- labyrinths of huge shrubs;
- The highest Ferris wheel in the UAE, working only on weekends;
- For skating and skateboarding there are slopes, ascents, paths, rails and curbs;
- children's labyrinths and playgrounds;
- safe park area for mothers with children up to 7 years;
- a children's town of road traffic in which the atmosphere of a mini-city with pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, streets, railway and road signs was completely recreated. Here, children can try to drive a mini car.
For the guests of the park there is a small train on wheels, which simplifies the movement in the park.
Features of visit
Safa Park in Dubai is open all days of the week from 8:00 to 22:30. For admission, adults and children over 4 years of age will pay $ 0.82, children up to the age of four admission free. The territory is located near the highway Sheikh Zayd , close to the metro station . There is a convenient parking place in front of the entrance. And one more important point - the park is forbidden to enter your own bicycle. The climate in the UAE is hot, and often during the day, many entertainment is transferred to air-conditioned rooms.
How to get there?
A convenient and fast option to get to Safa Park Dubai - the metro, you need to reach the station Business Bay. Going out on it, you need to cross the highway Sheikh Zayd, which in the summer will be difficult because of the large traffic. The best and safest option is a taxi from Business Bay to the park.