With winter approaching and the temperatures dropping, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipality and Transport (DMT) has unveiled 253 designated barbecue zones across 28 parks, encouraging safe and eco-friendly outdoor cooking. To make barbecuing both safe and eco-friendly, parks are now equipped with concrete grilling platforms, as well as waste and charcoal disposal facilities to protect green spaces and ensure the preservation of natural beauty.
Popular parks like Dolphin Park, Khalifa Park, and Family Park along the Corniche have special areas where visitors can enjoy barbecues while adhering to the new rules.
This year, awareness campaigns such as “Enjoy Your Barbecue and Preserve Your Place” have been launched to promote proper usage of these areas, highlighting the importance of sustainability and public safety. The initiative also emphasizes preserving park cleanliness and ensuring that waste is discarded properly to prevent damage to green areas.
Below is a detailed list of parks in Abu Dhabi Island and mainland where grilling is allowed.
Parks in Abu Dhabi Island with BBQ Facilities:
- Official Park
- Old Airport Park
- Family Park 1
- Family Park 2 (Al Hosn Street)
- Heritage Park
- Heritage Park 4
- Heritage Park 5
- Al Zaafrana Park
- Dolphin Park
- Al Nahda Park
- Arabian Gulf Park 1
- Arabian Gulf Park 2
- Al Boom Park
- Al Mazoon Park (Al Qurm Beach)
- Al Nofal Park
Parks in Khalifa City and Other Areas with BBQ Zones:
- Al Jouri Park
- Al Fan Park
- Al Arjuwan Park
- Al Qadi Park
- Al Bairaq Park
- Burjeel Park
- Al Shamkha Square
- Al Fanous Park (Al Shamkha City)
- Rabdan Park
- Al Rahba Square
- Al Wathba Park
- Al Salamiya Park
These parks offer a variety of recreational facilities, such as play areas and scenic spots, to make your barbecue experience even more enjoyable. For those looking for even more options, parks like Khalifa Park and Gate Park on Yas Island also boast barbecue facilities, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy a full day of fun.
