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Parks worth the trip in Umm Al Quwain

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11 places

  • Parks worth the trip · Al Dhaid road (E88)

    Sharjah Desert Park

    The Arabian Wildlife Centre has Arabian leopards, plus an aviary, natural history museum and children's farm in one ticket.

    • 34 km · 38 min drive
    • From 20 AED per adult (under 12 free)
    • About 2.5 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Mushrif

    Mushrif Park

    A desert-edge park with a 10 km trail, cycle tracks, a zipline adventure course, pools and BBQ areas all inside one gate.

    • 40 km · 44 min drive
    • From 3 AED per person (AED 10 per car)
    • About 2.5 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Kharan, Airport Road

    Saqr Park

    RAK's biggest public park, 47 hectares with a lake and pedal boats, a skatepark, a miniature train and dedicated BBQ spots.

    • 44 km · 50 min drive
    • From 5 AED entry per person (parking AED 20)
    • About 2.5 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Shis, near Khor Fakkan

    Shees Park

    A recreation area built into a mountain village wadi, with a partly shaded trail through the old terraces.

    • 78 km · 87 min drive
    • Free
    • About 1.5 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Near Khor Fakkan

    Al Rafisah Dam

    A reservoir ringed by Hajar mountains with a palm-lined walkway, benches and picnic areas.

    • 80 km · 89 min drive
    • Free
    • About 2.5 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Ain (Abu Dhabi Emirate)

    Green Mubazzarah Park

    Rolling lawns at the foot of Jebel Hafit, fed by natural warm springs you can dip your feet in, with free entry.

    • 163 km · 182 min drive
    • Free
    • About 3 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Wathba Cycle Track - Al Wathba - Qasr Al Wathbah South - Abu Dhabi

    Al Wathba Lake

    A lake in the desert with a 1.4 km running path, a 1.2 km cycle loop, seven playgrounds and lake-view picnic and camping pitches.

    • 175 km · 195 min drive
    • Free
    • About 3 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Ain

    Jebel Hafit Desert Park

    Desert and mountain trails at the foot of Jebel Hafeet with archaeological sites, horse and camel rides and camping.

    • 171 km · 191 min drive
    • Price not listed
    • About 3 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Mutawaa, Al Ain

    Al Ain Oasis

    More than 147,000 date palms over 1,200 hectares, part of Al Ain's UNESCO World Heritage listing, with shady lanes between the plantations.

    • 151 km · 169 min drive
    • Free
    • About 2.5 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Salam Street

    Khalifa Park

    One of the city's largest parks, with big lawns, a lake and playgrounds a short drive from downtown.

    • 167 km · 187 min drive
    • From 2 AED entry fee not confirmed; check at the gate
    • About 2 h
  • Parks worth the trip · Al Mushrif

    Umm Al Emarat Park

    The old Mushrif Park now has a shade house with 40 plant species, a botanic garden, an animal barn and an 18,000 sq m lawn, and stays open until midnight.

    • 171 km · 191 min drive
    • From 10 AED per person, entry
    • About 2.5 h