Here’s your guide to park timings across the three emirates for the holiday weekend
As the long weekend unfolds with pleasant evening weather, residents across the UAE are flocking to public parks and family-friendly attractions to enjoy extended relaxation and recreational opportunities. With Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha officially declared public holidays from June 5 to 8, 2025, many families are planning to make the most of the festive break by visiting the emirates’ green spaces.
To accommodate the anticipated influx of visitors, municipalities in Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman have announced special operating hours for their public parks and leisure facilities.
Here's a full guide to help you plan your outings this festive weekend.
Dubai Municipality has rolled out special operating schedules for public parks, sports walkways, and leisure venues during the Eid break.
Residential parks and squares: 8am to 12 midnight
Sports walkways: Open daily from Fajr prayer
Major parks (Zabeel, Creek Park, Al Mamzar, Al Safa, Mushrif Park): 8am to 11pm
Mushrif Park – mountain bike track & walking trail: 5am to 6pm
Quranic Park: 8am to 10pm
Cave of Miracles & Glass House: 9am to 9pm
Dubai Frame: 8am to 9pm
Children’s City:
Weekdays: 9am to 8pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 2pm to 8pm
Sharjah Municipality has extended park timings to welcome families throughout the Eid break, from June 5 to 8.
Rolla Square Park: 7:30am to 11:00pm
Sharjah National Park: 7:30am to 11:00pm
Green Belt Ladies Park: 7:30am to 11:00pm
Al Suyoh Family & Ladies Parks: 7:30am to 11:00pm
Neighbourhood Parks: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department has also issued special timings to ensure families enjoy safe and relaxed evenings in public spaces during the Eid holiday.
Public parks: 4:30pm to 11:30pm
Al Rashidiya Park: 3:00pm to 12:00am
Note: Parking is free across all emirates during the holiday period, with regular fees resuming from Monday, June 9. Authorities advise residents to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines while enjoying public spaces.
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