Dubai parks welcome over 16 million visitors in first half of 2025

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Dubai Municipality’s parks and recreational facilities attracted more than 16.7 million visitors in the first six months of 2025, marking an increase of over 250,000 compared to the same period last year.

The city’s five major parks - Zabeel, Mushrif National Park, Al Safa, Al Mamzar and Creek Park - recorded 3.7 million visitors.

Meanwhile, 211 public parks across the emirate welcomed more than 11.4 million people. The Quranic Park drew approximately 813,000 visitors, while Dubai Frame and Children’s City saw 748,000 and 51,000 visitors respectively.

"Ongoing investments in upgrading parks and recreational facilities have transformed them into year-round attractions that combine leisure, culture and community engagement," added Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality.

The parks also hosted more than 1,485 recreational, sports, cultural and community events in the first half of the year, strengthening their role as active community hubs.

Dubai Municipality manages over 220 parks and facilities designed to international standards, supporting the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the 'Dubai Walk' initiative.

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