Large Turfs
Two big soccer turfs are described as suitable for 11-a-side games.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
224 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Free Booking
Residents have reported booking the ground without a fee, including during peak times when booked ahead.
Exercise Space
The park has a 3 km track for walking, jogging and cycling around the football grounds.
Family Layout
A family-friendly park layout and surrounding open space make it more than just a football pitch.
Two Sides
The ground has two sides, so one may be available when the other is occupied.
Other Courts
Basketball, tennis and volleyball facilities are mentioned around the football ground.
Tips for a Better Visit
Hide Valuables. Do not leave wallets, AirPods or bags beside the goalpost; several visitors reported theft and one group lost items from six bags.
Confirm Access. If booking through the application, confirm the arrangement with security before arriving because one emailed confirmation was not accepted.
Book Ahead. For evening or night use, book in advance rather than relying on finding an open pitch.
Check Eligibility. Ask about resident or tenancy requirements: reviews describe access as limited to Al Warqa residents and mention a tenancy contract.
Choose Eleven. The football setup is better suited to 11-a-side than 6-a-side games, according to one reviewer.
Expect Crowds. Allow for competition for space, as one review says the ground is often crowded.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Common Concerns
Theft Risk
Multiple reviews report stolen wallets, AirPods, shoes and other belongings, with one group losing valuables from six bags.
Booking Confusion
One visitor had an application booking confirmed by email but was still refused access by security.
No Cameras
A review reports there were no cameras or security after friends lost AirPods Pro and a wallet.
Poor Lighting
Evening and night users have described the lighting as inadequate.
Maintenance Issues
Reviews mention litter across the field, a turf needing care and generally poor maintenance.
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The Bottom Line
Football Grounds is a public sports park in Al Warqa built around large football turfs, with reviews especially favouring 11-a-side matches. There are two sides to the ground, so one may be usable when the other is occupied, and bookings have reportedly been free for eligible residents when arranged in advance. It is not only a football stop.
Basketball and tennis courts are available, while a 3 km track around the park supports walking, jogging and cycling. Reviews also describe a family-friendly layout and a peaceful setting, although the ground can get crowded. The main caution is belongings.
Several visitors reported wallets, AirPods, shoes and other items stolen from bags left near the pitch; one 2023 account says six of eight people lost valuables, including a wallet containing 565 AED. Another review says there were no cameras. Keep valuables at home or with someone watching them.
Booking details deserve a check before you go. Older reviews mention in-person booking, an Emirates ID and an Al Warqa tenancy contract, while a newer visitor said an application booking was confirmed by email but rejected by security. Evening users should book ahead, and footballers should expect occasional litter, weak lighting and turf-maintenance issues.