Winter activities at Umm Al Emarat Park - in pictures


  • The Food and Fun area at Umm Al Emarat Park. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    The Food and Fun area at Umm Al Emarat Park. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Children can get involved in arts and crafts in the Food and Fun area.
    Children can get involved in arts and crafts in the Food and Fun area.
  • The park's petting zoo has 15 types of animals.
    The park's petting zoo has 15 types of animals.
  • An emu at the petting zoo.
    An emu at the petting zoo.
  • Pony rides are on offer at the park.
    Pony rides are on offer at the park.
  • Home-grown stall Soap Nana in the Park Market area.
    Home-grown stall Soap Nana in the Park Market area.
  • Beads for sale at Herbal Seven store.
    Beads for sale at Herbal Seven store.
  • Wala Aldarkhabani sells assorted handicrafts at the park.
    Wala Aldarkhabani sells assorted handicrafts at the park.
  • The Butterfly dance show is part of the park's roaming entertainment.
    The Butterfly dance show is part of the park's roaming entertainment.
  • The park is a big draw for families. The Al Mansouri family with their sand artwork.
    The park is a big draw for families. The Al Mansouri family with their sand artwork.
  • Alyaa and Fatima Saeed Al Mazouei practise their artistic skills.
    Alyaa and Fatima Saeed Al Mazouei practise their artistic skills.
  • Shafeel Shafi and his sister Shafia enjoy the fountain area.
    Shafeel Shafi and his sister Shafia enjoy the fountain area.
  • The Al Shamsi family in the art corner.
    The Al Shamsi family in the art corner.
  • Janna Kaddour displays her spoils from the park market.
    Janna Kaddour displays her spoils from the park market.
  • Popcorn and candy floss for sale at the park.
    Popcorn and candy floss for sale at the park.