Can you believe that there are five (5) free outdoor playgrounds for kids on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi?
Here's all 5 of them listed below:
Central Walk
Sky Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Sports Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Family Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Al Maryah Island Family Park
How To Book
No pre-booking or tickets are required.
When To Go
Central Walk: Open daily 24 hours
Sky Park, Sports Park & Family Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Saturday - Wednesday 10am - 10pm & Thursday - Friday 12pm - 12am
Al Maryah Island Family Park: Open daily 24 hours
Costs Involved
All of these playgrounds on Al Maryah Island are free for the public.
How To Get There
Central Walk: Main entrance is located at the corner of Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street & Al Maryah Street, but you can enter at any other spots along Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street.
Sky Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: The kids play area is outside Sakura Cafe (Kinokuniya) @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island on Level 4 and accessible by elevators and escalators from the South Atrium, near Pottery Barn, West Elm and Centrepoint or via Sakura Cafe inside Kinokuniya.
Sports Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island is accessed directly from The Galleria Luxury Collection’s North Car Park or from the air-conditioned suspension bridge on Level 2 near Debenhams.
Family Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island is located close to the food court on Level 2 and with direct access through the South Car Park elevators.
Al Maryah Island Family Park is the most difficult playground on Al Maryah Island to find, so best to use Google Maps.
Tips For Your Visit
Central Walk: No public toilets onsite | Pram & wheelchair friendly | Park @ The Galleria South Car Park and walk across the road | Shady areas available | Seating available | BYO table tennis rackets & ball | Not as suitable for babies.
Sky Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Public toilets onsite | Pram & wheelchair friendly | Shady areas under trees | Limited dedicated seating available | Smallest free playground on Al Maryah Island | BYO food & drinks or purchase directly from Sakura Cafe | Not as suitable for babies.
Sports Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Public toilets onsite | Pram & wheelchair friendly | Shady areas available | Table & chairs available | BYO basketball, mini golf etc (there is a kiosk there for sporting equipment, but we've never seen this open) | BYO food & drinks | Food available for purchase | Not as suitable for babies.
Family Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Public toilets onsite | Pram & wheelchair friendly | Shady areas available | Table & chairs available | Food available for purchase | Younger & Older Children's Playgrounds.
Al Maryah Island Family Park: Public toilets onsite | Pram & wheelchair friendly | Shady areas available | Limited seating available | BYO food & drinks | Younger & Older Children's Playgrounds.
What To Expect
Central Walk: Swings | Seesaws | Spinning chairs | Seating | Table tennis tables | Games for kids fixed to the ground | Different themed play zones | Multiple entry points | Bicycle racks.
Sky Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Limited playground facilities | Great area for kids to run around.
Sports Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Older children's playground (no swings) | Basketball court | Mini golf area | Lawn area | Chairs & tables provided for BYO food & drinks or for purchasing food from The Galleria Through their 'Bites In The Park' promotion (list of participating restaurants available on the glass entry doors at Sky Park for you to call & order from on the day).
Family Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island: Younger & older children's playgrounds (no swings) | Large & small in-ground trampolines | Outdoor kids foam building blocks | Large lawn area | Chairs & tables provided for BYO food & drinks or for purchasing food from The Galleria Through their 'Bites In The Park' promotion (list of participating restaurants available on the glass entry doors at Sky Park for you to call & order from on the day).
Al Maryah Island Family Park: Younger & older children's playgrounds (different types of swings available) | Limited seating at playground | More seating available close to playground | Lawn area | Basketball court.
The Verdict
Central Walk pros versus cons:
Pros: Great for families with older children
Cons: No public toilets on-site (but you can walk to The Galleria for bathrooms) and no gates or fences for young children to play unsupervised
Sky Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island pros versus cons:
Pros: Great area for your kids to play whilst parents enjoy dining at Sakura Cafe
Cons: Not an extensive playground, so kids might get bored quicker than at other playgrounds
Sports Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island pros versus cons:
Pros: Great playground for families with older children and great for children playing sports
Cons: No swings and not as suitable for younger children
Family Park @ The Galleria Al Maryah Island pros versus cons:
Pros: Lots of different areas to keep your kids entertained, shady areas, suitable for all children regardless of their age
Cons: No swings
Al Maryah Island Family Park pros versus cons:
Pros: The best playground on Al Maryah Island for swings (multiple types available) and the younger & older children's playgrounds are separated, but close by
Cons: Difficult playground to find in the first place (easier to walk to from the Promenade on Al Maryah Island rather than parking nearby
Which playgrounds on Al Maryah Island does Thomas enjoy the most at his current age?
That would have to be either the Family Park @ The Galleria (he can spend the longest time at this playground) or Al Maryah Island Family Park (for their baby swings).
Speaking of which, he's keen to go back to them both again soon!
Sounds like fun? Don’t just take our word for it, experience it for yourself.
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Above prices & information correct as of March 2023.
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