Safa Park
- Partly wheelchair accessible
Dubai's first public park, created in 1975 and now in the middle of the city beside Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Water Canal. Entry is AED 3 for anyone aged three and over, and the park opens at 8am daily.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Park entry (age 3+)Entry to the park. |
AED 3 per person |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 08:00–22:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 08:00–23:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon, to enjoy the last of the daylight under the trees.
What to see
- Dubai's first public park, dating from 1975
- Views of Burj Khalifa and the Downtown skyline
- Running track, tennis and basketball courts
- Permanent barbecues around the edge
- Bike rental and quiet garden corners
How to get there
- Taxi
- The park is on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Safa.
- Parking
- Visit Dubai notes ample parking near Safa Park.
Open the location of Safa Park in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Safa Park (29 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Entry is AED 3 per person aged three and over; children two and under enter free.
- People of determination enter free with a companion.
- Opens 8am daily; closes 10pm Monday to Thursday and 11pm Friday to Sunday, according to Visit Dubai.
- Dubai Water Canal is next to the park if you want a longer walk or ride.
Accessibility
Partly wheelchair accessible. Visit Dubai says most attractions are accessible and the park was designed with people of determination in mind; they enter free with a companion.
Questions and answers
How much is Safa Park entry?
AED 3 per person for anyone aged three and above. Children aged two and under enter free, and people of determination enter free with a companion.
What are Safa Park's opening hours?
Visit Dubai says it opens at 8am every day and closes at 10pm Monday to Thursday and 11pm Friday to Sunday.
Can I barbecue in Safa Park?
Yes. There are permanent barbecues set up around the edge of the park.
What is near Safa Park?
Dubai Water Canal runs next to it, and Jumeirah Public Beach is the closest beach.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dm.gov.ae
- Park entry (age 3+): visitdubai.com, checked
- History, facilities, fee, hours, accessibility, nearby sights, coordinates: visitdubai.com
- Parking near Safa Park: visitdubai.com
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