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Dubai residents and visitors can spend more time in parks and leisure facilities in the emirate during Ramadan as operating hours of parks and recreational facilities have been extended for the holy month.
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Dubai Safari Park, From 10am to 8pm: While an official confirmation is yet to come, this wildlife park only has open slots until the end of May – which is around the time it closed for the season the last couple of years. With more than 3,000 animal species in residence, the venue has various activities for visitors including Arabian Desert safari, kids’ farm experience, live shows, guided bus tours and train rides. Explore these UAE gems before they close for the summer.
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Creek (Al Khor) Park, From 9am to 10pm: Have an open-air Iftar at the Dubai Creek, which separates Bur Dubai from Deira and provides a beautiful view of the area. Creek Park is one of the city's oldest parks, with a cable car that offers spectacular views, features designated BBQ sites, bicycle areas, Dolphanarium and children's play areas, making it ideal for a family excursion.
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Residential parks and lakes in Bur Dubai and Deira from 8am to 1am.
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Al Mamzar Park, From 8am to 10pm: Whether you want to enjoy a nice BBQ or take a dip in the sea, this is the perfect park to do so. With miles of running track, several cafes and children’s play areas, this is also an ideal place to go for a morning run or an evening iftar with children.
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Quranic Park, From 10am to 10pm: The Cave of Miracles and the Greenhouse at Quran Park: From 1pm to 9pm the Quranic Park is one of the best parks in Dubai and will be one of the top destinations under the #DubaiDestination initiative. The Quranic Park offers wonderful insights into the Holy Quran, enhancing awareness of the Islamic values of peace, love and tolerance. It is a sprawling, 64-hectare verdant space inspired by the features mentioned in the Holy Quran. There are four sections in Quranic Park: Cave of Miracles, The Greenhouse, The Lake and The Orchards.
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The Glass House, one of the main draws at the Quranic Park, is home to 29 various plants and trees mentioned in both the Quran and the Sunnah. Here, you can find aloe vera, fig, black henna, and olive trees. The artificial Cave of Miracles shows miracles involving the Prophets that took place according to the Holy Quran,. The Quranic Park is located near Mushrif Park in Al Khawaneej, Dubai.
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