Mushrif Park

{{short description|Park in Dubai}}

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| name = Mushrif Park

| alt_name = {{lang|ar|حديقة مشرف}}

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| photo_caption = View in the park

| type = Municipal

| location = Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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| area = {{convert|525|ha|0}}

| created = {{Start date|1982}}

| operator = Dubai Municipality: Dubai Public Parks

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| status = All year

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Mushrif Park ({{langx|ar|حديقة مشرف}}, aka Mushrif National Park{{cite web| url=https://www.moccae.gov.ae/en/open-data/ecotourism/mushrif-national-park.aspx | title=Mushrif National Park | publisher=Ministry of Climate Change & Environment | location=United Arab Emirates | access-date=31 August 2024 }}) is a family-oriented park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.{{cite web| url=https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/mushrif-national-park | title=Mushrif Park | website=Visit Dubai | access-date=31 August 2024 }} It is located in the eastern part of the city (near the suburb of Al Khawaneej), about 16 km (10 mi) from the traditional center of Dubai. The park was created in 1982 by Dubai Municipality{{cite web| url=https://www.eccgroup.ae/en/projects/details/Mushrif-Park | title=Mushrif Park | publisher=ECC | location=UAE | date=2024 | access-date=31 August 2024 }} and was widely expanded and refurbished in 1989. Facilities include a swimming pool, a bicycle track, electronic games, football fields, theater screenings, excursion and barbeque services.

The park has 13 models of traditional houses in styles from around the world, forming a small "International Village".{{cite web| url=https://dxboffplan.com/things-to-do-in-mushrif-park-dubai/ | title=Things to Do in Mushrif Park Dubai | website=dxboffplan.com | access-date=31 August 2024 }} There is also an Adventura Parks adventure course in the trees, including a zipline.{{cite web| url=https://www.aventuraparks.com/ | title=Dubai's Largest Zipline Park | publisher=Adventura Parks | date=21 December 2023 | access-date=31 August 2024 }} There is a botanical garden where bird watching is possible.{{cite web| url=https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/fun-things-to-do-mushrif-park/ | title=Fun times with things to do in Dubai’s Mushrif Park | website=Bayut | date=21 December 2023 | access-date=31 August 2024 }} The Dubai Crocodile Park zoo is located in the south of the park.{{cite web| url=https://dubaicrocodilepark.com/ | title=Explore The Fascinating World Of Crocodiles | publisher=Dubai Crocodile Park | date=21 December 2023 | access-date=31 August 2024 }} There is also a 10-km hiking trail.{{cite web| url=https://www.dm.gov.ae/dubai_more/the-first-of-its-kind-hiking-trail-in-mushrif-park/ | title=The first of its kind hiking trail in Mushrif Park | publisher=Dubai Municipality | location=UAE | date=12 January 2024 | access-date=31 August 2024 }}

The entry fee to Mushrif Park is 10 dirhams per car. The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.[http://vgn.dm.gov.ae/DMEGOV/dm-pamush-info Dubai Municipality: Dubai Public Parks: Mushrif Park: Information] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928031533/http://vgn.dm.gov.ae/DMEGOV/dm-pamush-info |date=2007-09-28 }}

To the north is Al Mizhar 2, to the east is Al Khawaneej, to the south is Al Warqa 4, and to the west is Mirdif. The park is located near Dubai International Airport, which has promoted the hobby of aircraft spotting in the region.{{Cn|date=March 2024}} Close to the park is Mushrif Village in Mirdif.{{cite web| url=https://mushrifvillage.ithradubai.com/ | title=Mushrif Village | website=mushrifvillage.ithradubai.com | date=21 December 2023 | access-date=31 August 2024 }}

The area is also known as Al Musrif or Al Mushraif.

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