Al Masar Park opens with dog area, skating bowl, basketball courts and more

The space in Khalifa City has something for everyone

Al Masar Park is next to Masdar City in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. There is a multi-purpose sports playground with beach volleyball, badminton and basketball courts. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Players on the basketball court

The outdoor gym

Children enjoy a sandpit in the park

The BMX track is another favorite for young ones

The dog park is a welcome addition

The skate park features an impressive bowl

There is shade in the outdoor gym

Children have fun on the BMX track

A bridge at Al Masar with a unique light installation

The children’s playground and outdoor gym with equipment from Finnish brand Lappset

A climbing wall for children

The 2.1km jogging track

A child enjoys the badminton court

The battle ropes at the outdoor gym

Children can enjoy the unique playground

A sign at the park points to the different recreational areas

The park has two ziplines

Guests enjoy the new dog park

A skate park, basketball courts and a dog zone are some of the things that can be found at Al Masar Park in Khalifa City.

The new public facility has a wide range of facilities and amenities, including a multi-purpose sports playground equipped with spotlights and beach volleyball, badminton and basketball courts for those looking for some friendly sporting competition.

There is a BMX cycling track, a 2.1km trail for running and jogging and children’s playground with play and sport equipment from Finnish brand Lappset. The park is designed as a green oasis with 2,841 trees, 58,000 shrubs and a large number of ground cover plants inside the space. There is also parking available for up to 97 spots.

Al Masar aims to align with the Department of Municipalities and Transport’s strategy to increase green spaces and public facilities in the UAE.

The project is in line with Abu Dhabi’s urban development plans, promoting sustainable development and delivering qualitative projects that position Abu Dhabi as a preferred destination for living, working and visiting.

The space joins other parks in the capital such as Sheikha Fatima Park, Umm Al Emarat Park, Corniche Park, Reem Central Park, Delma Park, Mangrove National Park and Jubail Mangrove Park.