Spectacular nature, multiple sports and activities, and playgrounds for children can be found in the park.
HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Executive Office, has officially opened Al Fay Park on Reem Island as part of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to promote healthy living and build on the emirate’s status as a world-class place to live.
خالد بن محمد بن زايد يزور حديقة الفي في جزيرة الريم، والتي تعد أول حديقة نوعية في الإمارة تركز على التنوع البيولوجي، وتوفر مقصداً استثنائياً جديداً للمقيمين والزوار في #أبوظبي. pic.twitter.com/YBG0PNvPhB
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) January 20, 2021
The 27,500 square metre park is the first urban park focusing on bio-diversity in the emirate. It features 2,000 local flora, including the national tree, the Ghaf, landscaped to sustain a forest-like ecosystem.
Abu Dhabi media said on its Twitter feed that the park, implemented by the Department of Municipalities and Transport features 2,000 local trees planted to create a forest-like environment, and includes world-class facilities for multiple sports and activities, and playgrounds for children.
The park’s high density of trees, plus modern irrigation systems, ensures it uses 40 percent less water than traditional gardens.
Implemented by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the 25,000sqm park features 2,000 local trees planted to create a forest-like environment, and includes – world-class facilities for multiple sports and activities, and playgrounds for children. pic.twitter.com/HgOBTiidS0
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) January 20, 2021
The park also features world-class facilities for multiple sports and activities and children’s playgrounds made of natural elements, providing a sustainable and natural space for residents and visitors in Abu Dhabi.
Image source: WAM UAE – News Agency
