Kids’ activities
Children have several play areas and rides, including a large playground that one family said kept their little ones entertained for hours.
Mushraif
Happy Fun at Mushraif’s Mushrif National Park is a spacious family theme park with children’s play areas, rides and broad green spaces for picnics. It suits a relaxed day out, especially if you want to combine playtime with a BBQ and time outdoors.
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Children have several play areas and rides, including a large playground that one family said kept their little ones entertained for hours.
The park has designated BBQ areas, giving families a practical way to turn a visit into a longer outdoor gathering.
Wide lawns, gardens and natural surroundings make it easy to combine children’s activities with a picnic or a quieter break.
The park is extensive, with enough activities and walking space to fill much of a day; several reviews say bringing a car helps.
Visitors mention natural air and birdsong, adding a nature-focused feel beyond the play areas.
A review highlights that you can take your car inside, which is useful when moving around the large park or carrying picnic supplies.
Bring food. Pack food for a longer visit; one reviewer says the park’s size and activities make it worth spending several hours there.
Visit seasonally. Winter or spring may be the more comfortable choice, based on a visitor’s seasonal recommendation.
Use a car. Consider taking the car inside rather than walking the full grounds, especially with children or picnic supplies.
Carry NOL. Bring or obtain a NOL card at the entrance, as reviewers say it is used for park entry.
Plan BBQ. Use the designated BBQ areas rather than setting up wherever space is available, since one review reports flames in unsuitable areas.
Allow time. Set aside most of the day if you want to explore beyond the children’s play areas; visitors describe the park as large and activity-filled.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
A cycling track circles the park and is described as an enjoyable way to experience the grounds.
Horse riding is mentioned as an available activity, with one visitor also asking about joining classes.
A review describes a cage containing birds and rabbits among the park’s changing attractions.
One visitor found rubbish being thrown around inside the park, which affected the otherwise peaceful setting.
A review reports children sitting on car windows while parents were driving inside the park.
Visitors have reported little monitoring of smokers and electric scooters, creating safety concerns around shared spaces.
Paid rides can add up: one review describes most rides as costing about AED 15 after a lower-priced slide.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
one entry via car
“Entry fees will be AED 10 for one entry via car”Google review · April 2023
entry per person
“The entry fee is AED 10 per car or Aed 3 per person, paid by NOL card”Google review · February 2022
slide
“Low price is for slide 5 aed”Google review · February 2022
The Bottom Line
Happy Fun at Mushraif’s Mushrif National Park is geared towards family days out, with children’s play areas, rides and enough open space for a picnic. Reviews also mention designated BBQ areas, a cycling track and horse riding, so this is more than a quick playground stop. The wide grounds and green setting give adults room to relax while children stay occupied.
The park is large enough that a car can be useful, particularly if you are carrying food or visiting with younger children. One reviewer says cars can be taken inside, while another notes that there is a lot to walk. Green spaces, gardens, birdsong and regular washrooms add to the outdoor appeal, and the park has been praised as a place for family gatherings.
Costs are separate from the general visit: reviewers report AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person for entry, with rides commonly priced from 10 to 15 dirhams per person per ride. Bring a NOL card or ask at the entrance about payment. Winter and spring were recommended by one visitor.
Standards can vary, though: reviews mention litter, unmonitored smoking and electric scooters, and unsafe driving behaviour inside the grounds.