Dubai: If you’ve seen work in your neighbourhood for an upcoming park, there’s exciting news – Dubai Municipality is giving residents of these neighbourhoods a chance to name the parks and win AED2,500 in the process!
Here’s all you need to know about the municipality’s ‘Name your new park’ initiative.
35 new parks in Dubai
With Dubai set to get 35 new parks in 11 neighbourhoods across the emirate, Dubai Municipality has launched the initiative which is open to residents of those eligible neighbourhoods.
The competition began on November 10, 2026 and will end on December 9, 2026.
You are also not limited to a single entry, and the municipality encouraged residents to submit multiple entries, to increase their chances of winning.
What makes a good name?
According to Dubai Municipality, names should relate to Emirati culture and heritage, for example native trees like Ghaf or Sidr, traditions, crafts, poetry or historic places.
Entries should have a maximum of two words and 50 characters.
The municipality advised participants to avoid personal names, brands or offensive words.
Which neighbourhoods are getting new parks?
The 35 parks are coming up in the following areas in Dubai:
- Al Barsha
- Al Khawaneej
- Al Warqa
- Al Mizhar
- Muhaisnah
- Nad Al Sheba
- Mirdif
- Al Nahda
- Ghadeer Al Tair
- Al Margham
- Al Lisaili
How to participate
- Fill out your details including your full name, area of residence, mobile number and email address.
- Next, select your neighbourhood, and which park in your neighbourhood you would like to name.
- Finally, enter your suggested name.
- Once your name is submitted, you will receive an email confirming your submission. As per the municipality’s website, they will then review all the entries. The final date for announcing the new names has not yet been confirmed.