Politeknik Muadzam Shah

Theme park

Za'abeel Park

                                                                            

• Za'abeel Park located in western Dubai.
• Za'abeel 1, is adjacent to Al-Nasr and is bounded to the south by routes E6G and D73. This sub-community is residential and contains Za'abeel stadium and Za'abeel park, a popular spot for sports and live music.
• Za'abeel 2, is bounded to the east by Za'abeel 1 and to the west by Business Bay. Za'abeel 2 contains the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and the Ruler's Palace (Za'abeel Place).
• Both Za'abeel 1 and Za'abeel 2 are relatively newer, more affluent communities with villas and town homes.
• Activities eid fun fair, variety activities and the same time reviving the concept of family gathering to celebrate traditional events and festive seasons.

Entertainment in Za'abeel park.

• Central Pyramid

  • Food court and small shopping mall

  Earth Dome

  • Roller coaster (inside and outside on the same trip).
  • Display about how a roller coaster works.

  Lunar Dome

  • Ice rink and ice skating, lessons available (see also other Dubai ice rink information).
  • Cafe and viewing area

  Mars Dome

  • Children's party and activity rooms
  • Family viewing area
  • Cafe

  Saturn Dome

  • 3D entertainment and cinema

  UFO Dome

• Go-Kart race track - a children's version with driving school, and a family track for big kids.
• Cafe

          

Stargate Dubai opening hours, entry fees and location.

• Opening times Saturday-Wednesday 1000-2200 (10am-10pm) and Thursday-Friday 1000-0000 (10am-midnight)




• Entry is free. Visitors buy a plastic card for AED 2 and then add credit to use the Stargate facilities.
• Charges for rides are the same for adults and children.
• Attractions include The Children's Academy, Bermuda Triangle with high-tech mazes, Space Mall, Spinning Earth roller coaster (October 2008 press release). Stargate website September 2009 says
  • The Academy - educational facility
  • The Fun Track - art gallery, e-library, and games
  • The Space Mall - shopping area
  • The Exhibition Wings - exhibitions and company promotions
• Stargate Dubai location is Zabeel Park Gate 4, entry off Sheikh Rashid Road (or Al Adidi Road?), between Zabeel Park and Karama. Good car parking.
• Dubai Metro access from Jafiliya station on the Red Line, but it's at the other side of Zabeel Park and a long walk from Gate 4 if in the midsummer heat.
• A brief review of Stargate Dubai when it opened is: looks like good fun for kids - should be enough entertainment to keep them amused for a good few hours, the Zabeel Park admission charge was an annoyance if not wanting to visit the park, roller coaster ride was short.