Parks and Gardens in Abu Dhabi
1. Mushrif Central Park
The gardens offer a pleasant place to visit and has got ample car parking. There are numerous outdoor attractions, amusement park rides (with varying fees), swings, fountains, activities and games for children to partake in here. With the hot weather, it is best to visit during the afternoon or early evening, or find a place in the shade beneath one of the trees.
2. Al Nahyan Garden
Al Nahyan Garden is located on Sheikh Zayed the 1st St, Al Khalidiyah in . The garden near Sheraton Khalidiya is a wonderful place as an entertainment park for your kids and open 24/7.
3. Capital Gardens
This park is a cluster of green trees in the middle of the city with a small selection of climbing frames and swings around each group of mini garden. The fountains offer a special attraction to visitors with a large pond in the middle of the park. There is a refreshment facility like cafeterias and vending machines in the park. Open 24/7.
4. Old Airport Garden
5. Khalidiyah Garden
This Khalidiya Garden is very popular among the residents of the city and reserved for families. It has a variety of play areas, with equipment and rides. It’s lovely grassy areas are suitable for picnics, with a number of large trees providing shade. Located on Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Khalidiya, it is open 24/7.
6. Khalidiya Children’s Garden
Khalidiyah Children’s Garden is for families, ladies and children and is another popular garden in the city. A variety of rides and play equipments are available and it’s crowded during the winter months.
7. Khalifa Park
The landmark of the city, Sheikh Khalifa Park is located in Al Matar, off the Eastern Ring Road. The design concept of the park is based on Arab and Islamic architecture as well as from the great gardens around the world. Facilities include canals, fountains, lakes and waterfalls and mini train tours. The park offers play equipment for children, picnic facilities and outdoor auditorium.
