Creek Park


On the coast of the bay, which divides Dubai into 2 halves, is Creek Park, or Crixade. It is a natural oasis and is remarkable for its unique landscape. This is a quiet and peaceful place, ideal for families.

What is interesting about the park?

Park Creek takes the 2nd place in its size among the natural complexes of Dubai. Its area exceeds 96 hectares, and its length is 2.5 km. The name of the park came from the bay of the same name, due to which there is such a lush flora. The landscape resembles the original botanical garden, because there are about 280 varieties of plants.

The official opening of the Creek Park took place in 1994. For the cultivation of this area, the city authorities attracted about 100 different designers. In their works they used modern materials, fashion trends and all sorts of techniques. Here they even opened a special complex, in which young gardeners are trained.

Throughout the park there are huge lawns, bright flower beds and cooling fountains. There is everything for a sports weekend, a fun walk, a romantic date and a family holiday. Visitors can stroll along the paved embankment, watch the boats and visit the yacht club, where gondolas are rented.

Fun in the Creek Park

There are many places for fun and cultural leisure. The most popular of them are:

  1. Children's playgrounds , consisting of a railway, swings, ladders, slides, bridges, etc.
  2. A golf course that has 18 holes to play. There are often competitions.
  3. Zone for fishing , where it is officially permitted to catch the inhabitants of the sea depths.
  4. The cable car - it passes over the bay at a height of 30 m. You can see Dubai from a bird's-eye view.
  5. Delphinarium - visitors are provided with a rich program with the performance of marine mammals.
  6. Children's City is a children's entertainment and training center, where children are introduced in the game form to such sciences as biology, chemistry and physics. There is also a planetarium.
  7. The picnic area is specially equipped with a barbecue area under a canopy. There are gazebos with tables and benches, but you can sit on the grass, because it is perfectly clean.
  8. "Frozen World" - an exhibition of unusual ice sculptures in the form of birds, dragons, animals, antique buildings, etc. All of them are equipped with multi-colored illumination.
  9. Amphitheater for 1200 seats. Here often there are various concerts, festivals and performances.
  10. Tracks for skateboards and rollers , as well as bike routes. By the way, to skate on the territory of the Creek Park in Dubai on your own transport is prohibited. Visitors can rent the necessary equipment here.

Throughout the Creek Park in Dubai, peacocks and squirrels are walking around. Also for the convenience of visitors there are equipped free cranes with drinking water. If you are tired and want to have a snack, then visit one of the many restaurants. It serves traditional local dishes and seafood.

Features of visit

The park is open every day from 08:00 in the morning until 22:00 in the evening. The entrance fee is about $ 1, children up to 2 years old admission is free. All attractions are paid additionally.

How to get there?

Park Creek is located in the Bar Dubai area between 2 bridges: Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud, which connect the eastern and western parts of the emirate. From the city center you can get on the road Riyadh St. The distance is about 5 km. Also there are buses №32С, С07, 33. The stop is called Satwa.