When people think of dubai, there are a few images that come up instantly. The silhouette of the Burj Al Arab with the sea lapping gently around it at sunset. Sunlight reflecting off the Burj Khalifa’s glittering facade on a bright summer morning. The spires of the Atlantis looming at the apex of Palm Jumeirah. The city is strongly associated with its architectural prowess and the man-made marvels that have been constructed over the past decade.
There is another side to the city, however, that is often overlooked, and one that is becoming more and more prevalent in newer communities; Dubai’s parks, lakes and green spaces. Longtime residents will no doubt have spent a weekend or two at Safa Park, one of the most popular outdoor destinations of its time. More recently, we have seen the addition of spaces such as Zabeel Park, the Burj Park in Downtown and Dubai Miracle Garden. Then there are entire communities devoted almost exclusively to greenery and thoughtfully designed waterways, observe:
