{"id":63963,"date":"2025-02-10T17:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T13:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=63963"},"modified":"2025-02-10T17:05:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T13:05:59","slug":"dubai-municipalitys-parks-and-facilities-attract-over-31-million-visitors-in-2024-marking-a-7-increase-from-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-municipalitys-parks-and-facilities-attract-over-31-million-visitors-in-2024-marking-a-7-increase-from-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Municipality’s Parks And Facilities Attract Over 31 Million Visitors In 2024, Marking A 7% Increase From 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai<\/a> Municipality announced that its parks and recreational facilities welcomed over 31 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. The growth reflects the Municipality\u2019s continued efforts to enhance these spaces, positioning them as premier recreational and tourist destinations that offer residents and visitors diverse leisure experiences across the emirate.<\/p>\n

According to Dubai Municipality, over 20.8 million people visited public parks in 2024. The emirate\u2019s five major parks\u2014Zabeel Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai Creek Park, and Safa Park\u2014welcomed a combined 6.69 million visitors. The Quranic Park attracted 1.8 million visitors, while Dubai Frame received 1.59 million. Children\u2019s City recorded over 112,000 visitors, while cycling, mountain biking, and pedestrian tracks across the municipality\u2019s parks and facilities saw 1.49 million users. Additionally, playgrounds drew 180,000 visitors.<\/p>\n

Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, <\/strong>highlighted the growing popularity of public parks and recreational facilities, noting that their world-class urban design prioritises comfort, well-being, and engaging experiences for both residents and visitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe remarkable visitor numbers recorded in 2024 reflect the appeal of Dubai\u2019s public parks and facilities as dynamic leisure and tourism destinations, designed to meet the highest international standards. Our approach ensures that these spaces serve as integrated models of sustainability and inclusivity, enhancing the overall quality of life in Dubai,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Anwahi further emphasised the Municipality\u2019s commitment to future-focused planning and development: \u201cWe are dedicated to implementing long-term strategies aimed at enhancing Dubai\u2019s parks and public spaces. Our focus is on optimising their design to create vibrant, multifunctional community hubs that can host a variety of recreational, cultural, and sporting events.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, we aim to boost investment opportunities within these spaces, ensuring they continue to evolve in line with Dubai\u2019s rapid urban development. These efforts align with the objectives of the Dubia Urban Plan 2024, the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and the Dubai Walk Masterplan, which aims to make Dubai a pedestrian-friendly city with a world-class network of green spaces and sustainable recreational areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dubai Municipality manages over 220 public parks and recreational facilities, which hosted 1,283 events and initiatives in 2024, covering cultural, sporting, and community activities. Key events included the Farmers Souq, Souq Al Freej, Future Trader, Unique Weekend, Welcome New Year, Dubai Fitness Challenge, and the Grand Picnic, among others.<\/p>\n

The Municipality has also made significant advancements in operational efficiency, achieving a 98% efficiency rate in preventive maintenance through strategic planning and the optimisation of infrastructure. This has included upgrading operational systems, enhancing visitor experiences, and implementing sustainability-focused projects to improve facility management.<\/p>\n

Dubai\u2019s parks and recreational spaces continue to be among the most accessible and well-equipped destinations for residents and tourists seeking high-quality leisure experiences. With cutting-edge facilities and comprehensive municipal services, Dubai Municipality remains committed to enhancing the emirate\u2019s attractiveness, sustainability, and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dubai Municipality announced that its parks and recreational facilities welcomed over 31 million visitors in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. The growth reflects the Municipality\u2019s continued efforts to enhance these spaces, positioning them as premier recreational and tourist destinations that offer residents and visitors diverse leisure experiences across the emirate. According to Dubai […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":63964,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63963"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63963\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63965,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63963\/revisions\/63965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}