His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved a new environmental and recreational destination in Dubai.
The Al Layan Oasis development project aims to showcase the beauty of the desert environment while promoting sustainability and improving the quality of life.
Spanning one million square metres and featuring a lake, the project is part of Dubai Municipality's Blue and Green Roadmap 2030.
The project is divided into four main zones:
The Gathering Oasis: Features an open-air cinema, amphitheatre, food truck areas, and event spaces.
The Family Oasis: Offers 28 rest areas, children’s play zones, and integrated amenities.
The Camping Oasis: Includes dedicated areas equipped to accommodate 100 caravans, in addition to a visitor centre promoting environmental awareness and education.
Recreation Oasis: Provides a range of activities, retail outlets, and services within a sustainable natural setting.
In addition, the project also includes the development of 1,000 parking spaces,14 kilometres of walking and cycling tracks, and 4 kilometres of elevated paths.
Located around 50 minutes from the city centre, the Al Layan Oasis will enable visitors to experience the desert in a calm and tranquil setting. Once completed, the Al Layan Oasis is set to become a valuable addition to Dubai’s network of parks and public destinations, and is expected to attract 330,000 visitors annually.