Al Nahda Pond Park is a free neighbourhood park in Al Nahda 2, Dubai, near the Sharjah border, built around a large ornamental pond with a lit walking and jogging loop of about 1.2 to 1.5 km. It has children’s play areas, outdoor fitness equipment, shaded seating and toilets, with free parking by the gates. Most listings give hours of about 8am to 11pm daily, and Dubai Municipality lists the Smart Sustainability Oasis inside the park as open around the clock. Go early in the morning for a quiet walk or after 5pm with children, and avoid summer middays.
At a glance
- Entry
- Free
- Hours
- Daily, about 8am to 11pm in most listings; gates have opened earlier for morning walkers
- Walking loop
- About 1.2 to 1.5 km around the pond, lit at night
- For children
- Play areas for about ages 2 to 12
- Parking
- Free, by the gates; fills on weekend evenings
- BBQ
- No designated BBQ areas
- Where
- Al Nahda 2, Dubai (Makani 36949 98080)
Last checked: 13 October 2026. Dubai Municipality does not publish a full facility list for this park; hours and facilities come from its park listing and recent visitor reports.
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What is in the park
Opened by Dubai Municipality around 2010 as the first big green space in Al Nahda, the park covers about 14.6 hectares, more than half of it water: the pond alone spreads over about 80,000 square metres. It is one of Dubai’s “pond parks”, alongside Al Barsha, Al Qusais and Al Quoz.
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Pond | A large ornamental pond with ducks and other water birds; swimming and fishing are not allowed |
| Walking and jogging loop | About 1.2 to 1.5 km of paved path around the water, lit after sunset |
| Play areas | Slides, swings and climbing frames on soft flooring, for roughly 2 to 12 year olds |
| Fitness | Outdoor gym stations with pull-up bars and resistance machines |
| Sports | Some visitors report courts for basketball and other games; check on arrival |
| Seating | Lawns, shaded benches and small pavilions |
| Toilets | Public toilets on site |
| Smart Sustainability Oasis | A Dubai Municipality smart rest point inside the park, listed as open around the clock |
Timings and entry
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free, for everyone |
| Usual hours | About 8am to 11pm daily; some listings give 6am to 10pm or later closing at weekends |
| Ramadan and holidays | Hours change; check the gate notices |
| Parking | Free car park by the entrances, plus street parking |
Because listings disagree on opening and closing times, morning walkers should check the gate on their first visit. If the gate is closed, the street around the park is a popular walking loop too.
Rules
- No swimming, wading or fishing in the pond.
- No BBQs: there are no designated BBQ areas. For barbecues, go to Mushrif Park or Al Mamzar Beach Park; see BBQ areas in Dubai.
- Pets: Dubai Municipality parks generally do not allow pets outside dedicated dog parks; follow the gate signs.
- Bikes and scooters: ride slowly on the shared paths and give way to walkers.
- Keep it clean: use the bins and keep music low.
Best time to visit
- October to April for picnics and long walks.
- 6am to 9am: the quietest time for running and walking.
- 5pm to 8pm: families and children; the paths light up after sunset.
- Summer: go only early morning or after dark.
- Weekend evenings are busiest, and parking fills first.
Getting there
The park is in Al Nahda 2, in north-east Dubai, close to Al Qusais and the Sharjah border. Search “Al Nahda Pond Park” or use Makani number 36949 98080. It is about 15 minutes by car from Deira and 20 minutes from Downtown outside rush hour; traffic towards Sharjah is heavy in the evening peak.
Dubai’s pond parks compared
| Park | Area | Entry | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nahda Pond Park | Al Nahda 2 | Free | A big pond, walking loop and play areas in the north-east |
| Al Barsha Pond Park | Al Barsha 2 | Free | Running, cycling, courts and an outdoor gym |
| Al Qusais Pond Park | Al Qusais | Free | A quick local play and picnic |
| Mushrif Park | Mushrif | AED 3 | BBQs, pools and trails in a ghaf forest |
For every Dubai park with fees, BBQ rules and dog policies, see the best parks in Dubai.
Nearby
- Al Mamzar Beach Park: lagoon beaches about 15 minutes away.
- Quranic Park: gardens and the Glass House in Al Khawaneej.
- Mushrif Park: trails, pools and BBQs.
- Sharjah parks: Al Nahda Park in Sharjah is just across the border, not to be confused with this one.
Two Al Nahda parks: Sharjah also has an Al Nahda Park, a separate family park on the Sharjah side of Al Nahda. Make sure your map pin says Dubai if you are looking for the pond park.
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Al Nahda Pond Park FAQs
Is Al Nahda Pond Park free?
Yes. Entry and parking are free.
What are Al Nahda Pond Park timings?
Most listings give about 8am to 11pm daily, with some reporting earlier openings for morning walkers. Hours change in Ramadan, so check the gate notices.
How long is the Al Nahda Pond Park jogging track?
The paved loop around the pond is about 1.2 to 1.5 km, and it is lit after sunset.
Can you BBQ at Al Nahda Pond Park?
There are no designated BBQ areas. Mushrif Park and Al Mamzar Beach Park are the nearest Dubai parks with BBQ zones.
Is Al Nahda Pond Park good for children?
Yes. It has play areas for roughly 2 to 12 year olds, lawns and toilets, and the paths are flat for prams and scooters.
Where is Al Nahda Pond Park?
In Al Nahda 2, Dubai, near Al Qusais and the Sharjah border. Its Makani number is 36949 98080.