Al Warqa, sometimes spelled Al Warqaa, is a residential district in the east of Dubai, best known to visitors for its large and well-kept community park. The leafy, low-rise area offers a quieter side of the city away from the towers. The district is chiefly a quiet suburb of villas and family homes, set back from the busy heart of the city. It has a calm, residential character. Its chief draw for visitors is a great community park, one of the larger green spaces in the city, opened in recent years. It was created as part of efforts to add greenery to the city. The park is ringed by long tracks for running, cycling and walking, each stretching for several kilometres around the grounds. They are popular for daily exercise. A separate sandy track is laid out for those who prefer to run or train on softer ground. The choice of surfaces suits every kind of exercise. Sports facilities within the park include football fields, courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball, and outdoor gym equipment. There is room for many games at once. Children's play areas and broad lawns make the park a favourite for families, who gather for picnics and play. It is busy on cool evenings and weekends. Thousands of trees, palms and shrubs have been planted across the grounds, giving shade and greenery in a dry land. The planting softens the desert climate. The park is free to enter and open through the day and into the evening, when the cooler air draws walkers and families. Lighting allows use after dark. In the cooler months the park sometimes hosts markets, fairs and shows, adding life to the green space. Such events draw crowds from the surrounding districts. The district lies within easy reach of larger attractions, including a great shopping and entertainment complex and the old creek, making it a handy base. The wider city is close at hand. It lies in the eastern part of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, away from the towers of the centre. The park is easily reached by road. For visitors it offers a quiet residential district and a fine community park.

Type: Outdoors

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