Abu dhabi: Umm Al Emarat Park concluded its 2025-2026 season after welcoming more than 410,000 visitors from over 80 nationalities, reinforcing its position as one of Abu Dhabi's leading family and community destinations.
According to Emirates News Agency, the park delivered a diverse programme throughout the season focused on culture, education, recreation, and sustainability. These initiatives supported community engagement, family connection, and meaningful public participation, aligning with the UAE's Year of Community 2025 and Year of Family 2026. The programmes aimed to bring people together through experiences centered on culture, wellbeing, learning, and environmental responsibility.
A significant achievement for the park was its participation in a Guinness World Record in collaboration with Tadweer Group for the largest bottle cap mosaic. The initiative involved 356 participants who created a 25-square-metre artwork using 24,846 recycled plastic bottle caps, emphasizing environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
Sustainability was a central theme throughout the season, with the park installing five atmospheric water generation machines that produced over 76,182 litres of water. This initiative helped prevent the use of more than 38,000 single-use plastic bottles and avoided 3.14 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Educational programmes also featured prominently, with more than 110 school visits, workshops, and learning activities involving over 6,000 students. These programmes focused on nature, sustainability, culture, and community awareness, reinforcing the park's role as an outdoor learning destination.
The annual Park Market returned for its fifth edition, featuring 172 vendors, including 65 Emirati vendors. The market provided opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small businesses while offering visitors family activities, live performances, wellness sessions, and community events. More than 620 free family and community activities were delivered through the Park Market programme.
Among the season's cultural highlights was the Festival in the Park, organized in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, which attracted over 21,800 attendees. Cinema in the Park featured 99 outdoor screenings, including 25 screenings presented with Image Nation.
During Ramadan, the park hosted Ramadan Nights at the Park, featuring an Iftar experience at the Ramadan Garden curated with Emirati chef Mariam Al Mansoori. Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha celebrations welcomed over 12,000 visitors through activities inspired by Emirati traditions and family values.
The season also included wellness sessions at the Evening Garden and the park's daily Sunset Falcon Shows, which presented Emirati heritage and Arab traditions through 239 shows and visitor interactions.
Community engagement was further strengthened through events including The COVE, The Rage, Miami Vibes, the Korea Festival by the Korean Cultural Center, and the Tolerance Festival, during which a Ghaf tree was planted at the Tolerance Garden to mark the park's 10th anniversary.
The season concluded with the Proud of UAE community walk, which attracted over 318 participants, while the National Parade Walk, organized with Abu Dhabi Athletics Club, welcomed more than 300 attendees. The Proud of UAE initiatives collectively engaged over 500 participants in partnership with Salayel Hospitality and Wasael Property Management.
Building on the season's success, Umm Al Emarat Park will continue welcoming visitors throughout the summer with its family-focused Entry and Entertainment offer. Running until the end of August, the package follows a buy three, get one complimentary model and applies to park entry and selected Animal Barn activities, including feeding sessions, animal encounters, pony and camel rides, and educational experiences with animal keepers.