Dubai’s public parks and recreational facilities saw a record-breaking 31 million visitors in 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to 2023, according to Dubai Municipality. This growth highlights the city's commitment to enhancing green spaces and offering diverse leisure experiences for residents and tourists.
Dubai Municipality oversees more than 220 public parks and recreational sites, which hosted 1,283 events in 2024, ranging from cultural and sporting activities to community initiatives. Popular events included the Farmers Souq, Souq Al Freej, Future Trader, Unique Weekend, Welcome New Year, Dubai Fitness Challenge and the Grand Picnic.
Major Attractions And Visitor Numbers
According to Dubai Municipality, over 20.8 million people visited public parks in 2024. Dubai’s five largest parks—Zabeel Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai Creek Park and Safa Park—recorded a combined 6.69 million visitors. Other key attractions also saw significant footfall:
- Quranic Park: 1.8 million visitors
- Dubai Frame: 1.59 million visitors
- Children’s City: Over 112,000 visitors
- Cycling, mountain biking, and pedestrian tracks: 1.49 million users
- Playgrounds: 180,000 visitors
Dubai Municipality continues to enhance its parks and recreational sites with state-of-the-art facilities and sustainable urban development, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a premier tourism and lifestyle destination while improving residents' overall quality of life.