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Al Zahyah’s Electra Park is an open-to-all public park situated in the heart of Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi. The site covers 15,778 square meter and provides enough natural space so that your children and you can go for a fun and quite time at the same time. Mostly people call it Electra Park because it is located on Electra Street.
Where is Electra Park?Â
The park remains in the center of a busy district that is known as The Tourist Club Area (Zahiyah district) in Abu Dhabi. The park is close to Electra Street or formally Zayed the First Street. Al Diar Dana Hotel and Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan Mosque are the nearest well-known places around.
Walk and drive to the park from the following places in Abu Dhabi:
- Al Maryah Island: 3 minutes by car
- Al Danah: 5 minutes by car
- Al Bateen: 12 minutes by car
- Al Khalidiyah: 12 minutes by car
The place is pretty easy to find as it is situated right across from other well-known buildings and it is right next to big shopping areas such as Al Wahda Mall and Abu Dhabi Mall.
Public Transportation to Electra Park Abu Dhabi
Bus Stop
The electra area bus stop is the most overcrowded bus stop in Abu Dhabi. Almost all bus lines stop over at this bus station, therefore people without cars also can easily access the park. The junction is the hub for the school bus and shopping in the neighborhood as well.
Bus Number Options
There are multiple bus services available for the park:
- Bus X5: Runs from Al Maqta Bus Station to Electra-Park (every 15-30 minutes)
- Bus 40: Links Al Muntazah South to Al Maryah Island
- Bus 44: Unites Abu Dhabi Ladies Club with Zayed Port
- Bus 7: Commutes to Marina Mall
- Bus 67: Also commutes to Marina Mall
- Bus 187: Services long distance travel between Yas Mall and Ferrari World
The most counted bus route to this park is X5 because it is run frequent and serves the major part of the city.
Timing and Visiting Hours
Park Hours
Park timing is set up with the intention to be used by the public throughout the day:
- Opening time: 6:00 AM
- Closing time: 11:00 PM
- Entry fee: Free
- Best visiting times: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
The cool weather of the winter months of October to March and the period of 8 months annually (winter) whereas they need early morning and nights for an hour because of the heat the rest of the month, keep the park as the best and most comfortable park during these points of time. Families go there in the evening especially because this is the only time in the day children can play or adults can exercise without being drenched in sweat.
Park Facilities and Activities
For Children
There are amazing facilities for children such as colorful playgrounds with safe equipment for kids aged 0 to 16 that the park has creatively built. Typical play areas are:
- Swings and slides
- Climbing frames
- Soft safety flooring
Shaded seating for parents to watch their children
For Adults and Teens
The elder guests have the chance:
- Court to play basketball
- Walking and jogging tracks
- Open grass areas for yoga or reading
- Bench under the trees to rest and have a conversation
General Facilities
The park contains:
- Routefully clean trails that accommodate the disabled
- Shady spots under palm trees
- Waste Bins placed throughout the park
- Public restrooms (also there at the mosque close by)
- Designated campgrounds for free parking
Dining and Shopping Near the Park
KFCÂ
KFC on Electra Street is an infrastructure for families to have a novel outing over the weekends in the city, what is more, it provides them with an eatery. This KFC store is opposite to the Emirates NBD bank on Electra Street and usually, it serves its customers right from 10:00 A.M to 2:00 A.M making it the best place for families who visit the park in the evening.
Other Food Options
Some of the eats in the Electra Street area include:
- The classic Arabic restaurants that serve Shawarma and grilled meats
- Little cafes that sell karak tea and snacks
- Butt Sweet House which opened in Pakistan and is known as the iconic sweet shop since 1970
- Worldwide fast food chains
- Food sections at both the Al Wahda Mall and the Abu Dhabi Mall
Parking Information
The parking around the park is operated through the Melon system:
- Typical parking: 2 dirhams per hour AED or 15 AED per day
- Luxury parking: 3 dirhams per hour (duration: 4 hours)
- Parking on Sundays and public holidays for free
- Permits for resident parking are sold in the neighborhood
Parking spots are often filled up between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM when the park is at its busiest.
Planning Your Visit
Electra Park is a simple but awesome entertain for Abu Dhabi residents and visit. People spending time out there can be in need of a little exercise routine, allowing their children to play safely, or just want a nice break from city noise. The park is classified as a neighborhood park for un-paid visits where people can take short breaks from their work, pensioners can go for saunters, and families can spend time playing.
The park, which disposes of not being a one-time-per-year exotic place of amusement, is indeed, one regular place to be visited for all locals because of its low-priced entry and very nearness through the bus station and the few but sufficient facilities lent there. It’s location within the city ensures that it provides space for the community within the Electra Street area. Follow us to explore unique places to visit like this and visit UAE like a Local.
