Family play areas coming in Dubai neighborhoods

By DG Staff

Mom and little boy son playing basketball

DUBAI 8 September 2019: Dubai Municipality has completed the first phase of constructing family playgrounds and sports stadiums in multiple residential areas in Dubai. The project includes family courtyards, football and basketball courts equipped with a smart entrance gates.

Dawood Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said: “The comfort and happiness of the residents and citizens is our top priority. The project aims to provide all the requirements for all housing areas in Dubai to provide the residents the luxury of living, we have taken into consideration the types of games to be suitable for different ages for children, in order to preserve their health and wellness. In addition, we provided all the requirements for people of determination as an important element in the design of arenas and stadiums, through the selection of games that are flexible and easy to use.”

Dubai Municipality has installed an electronic system at the yards’ entrances to enable the owners of neighboring houses accessing the facilities, by only swiping the cards at the device provided, which will be distributed to them at the end of this month.

These squares and playgrounds in the residential neighborhoods are essential elements of urban planning, as they contribute in increasing social links between the inhabitants providing happiness and comfort. All the elements and components were selected according to the latest and excellent international standards.