Seven reasons to visit Abu Dhabi’s Mushrif Central Park

Not only has Mushrif Central Park finally opened, providing an amazing new public space for Abu Dhabi residents, but it is also a new venue for the beloved Ripe Food and Craft Market every Saturday, from 4pm to 9pm.

On both of the market days so far, crowds flocked to the beautifully designed park to end the weekend on a high thanks to the community favourite the market has become.

With food trucks, arts and crafts stalls, vendors, live music and children’s activities, there really is something for everyone at the market.

But what about the rest of the week, when there are no stalls and tranquillity reigns? Is the park as much fun and worth a visit?

We say yes, especially for parents with young kids. The park feels like a gift for families. Its many different areas help to educate children while they’re having fun in a clean, smoke-free, outdoor space.

Here are seven reasons why you should take every opportunity to visit the park.

The Music Garden

There is a soundtrack to Mushrif Central Park: tasteful music from hundreds of discreetly placed speakers. But in one particular area, adjacent to one of the many children’s playgrounds and jungle gyms, you will find giant percussion instruments in the Music Garden. There are four drums and a variety of tubular bells, some of which resemble a marimba, and are a delight to play with, for children and adults alike.

Original article by Hala Khalaf

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