Residents across 11 neighbourhoods can propose names for 35 new parks until December 9.
Dubai: What if the park where your children play or your family gathers on winter evenings had a name you helped choose? Dubai residents have the opportunity to name one of 35 new community parks opening this winter — and win Dh2,500 for their suggestion.
Dubai Municipality has launched its ‘Name Your Park’ initiative, inviting residents across 11 neighbourhoods to propose names that capture their community’s identity, history and UAE heritage.
Open to residents of all ages, including children, the competition offers a total prize pool of Dh87,500. Each of the 35 winning entries will receive Dh2,500, with the selected names becoming part of Dubai’s expanding network of public parks.
Residents have until December 9, 2026, to submit their suggestions online. The winning names are expected to be announced at a public event later in the month.
Which neighbourhoods can participate?
The initiative is open to residents of Al Khawaneej, Al Mizhar, Muhaisnah, Al Barsha, Al Warqa, Mirdif, Nad Al Sheba, Al Margham, Al Lisaili, Al Nahda and Ghadeer Al Tair.
Whether it is an imaginative idea from a child, a name inspired by local traditions or a suggestion reflecting a neighbourhood’s history, Dubai Municipality is encouraging residents to take part and help shape their community spaces.
The initiative comes as Dubai prepares to open 35 new community parks during the winter season. The new green spaces will provide additional places for families to gather, children to play and residents to enjoy outdoor and recreational activities.
What makes a winning park name?
Dubai Municipality has outlined six key criteria for proposed names.
Suggestions should reflect the neighbourhood’s identity, history, local significance or future aspirations, while conveying a positive and welcoming message.
Names should also be distinctive within Dubai’s existing public parks network. They must be easy to pronounce, spell and remember in both Arabic and English, and appropriate for use on official signage and maps.
Dubai Municipality said the proposed names should also remain meaningful for future generations. Dubai Public Parks will assess eligible entries and select the winners.
Giving residents a voice
Mohamed Ahli, Director of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality, said the initiative aims to strengthen residents’ sense of belonging by giving them an opportunity to help shape their neighbourhoods.
“Every neighbourhood in Dubai has its own identity, history and stories, and we want our new parks to reflect the character of the communities they serve,” he said.
“Through ‘Name Your Park’, we are inviting residents to share their ideas from the very beginning, whether from children, parents or those who have lived in the neighbourhood for many years.”
Ahli said each suggestion should capture what makes a neighbourhood unique and help build a lasting connection between residents and their shared public spaces.
He added that the opening of 35 parks this winter marks the first phase of a wider initiative, which could eventually be extended to other neighbourhoods as more parks are developed.
The programme is part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to involve communities in developing recreational spaces and encourage residents to play an active role in shaping their surroundings.
Residents can submit their suggestions through the official Dubai Municipality website. The winning names will be announced at a public event in December, giving 35 residents the chance to leave a lasting mark on their communities.
How to enter the competition
- Submission deadline: December 9, 2026
- Prize: Dh2,500 for each selected name
- Total prize pool: Dh87,500
- Winners announced: December 2026
