Dubai is about to open 35 new community parks, and it wants residents to name them. Dubai Municipality’s “Name Your Park” competition pays AED 2,500 for every winning name, and both children and adults can enter. With 35 parks, there are 35 winners, and a total prize pool of AED 87,500.
The catch is that you can only name a park in your own area, and the name has to follow a few strict rules. Here is who can enter, how to submit, and how to give your idea the best chance of winning before the deadline on 9 December 2026.
Quick answer: Residents of 11 Dubai neighbourhoods can suggest names for 35 new parks through the Dubai Municipality website until 9 December 2026. Each winning name earns AED 2,500. Names must be no more than two words and 50 characters, and easy to say in both Arabic and English.
Who can enter Dubai’s Name Your Park competition
The competition is open to children and adults who live in one of these 11 neighbourhoods, where the new parks are opening:
| Participating neighbourhoods |
|---|
| Al Khawaneej |
| Al Mizhar |
| Muhaisnah |
| Al Barsha |
| Al Warqa |
| Mirdif |
| Nad Al Sheba |
| Al Margham |
| Al Lisaili |
| Al Nahda |
| Ghadeer Al Tair |
Details are from Dubai Municipality’s announcement as reported by CairoScene. If you live outside these areas, you won’t be able to enter this round.
The rules your park name must follow
According to the municipality, a winning name should be:
- No more than two words and 50 characters
- Distinctive, so it doesn’t sound like every other park
- Easy to pronounce and remember in both Arabic and English
- Suitable for public signs and maps
- Inspired by the neighbourhood’s history, cultural identity or local character
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How to submit your park name
- Go to the Dubai Municipality website and open the Name Your Park competition.
- Select your neighbourhood.
- Choose the park you want to name.
- Enter your suggestion before 9 December 2026.
The municipality will announce the 35 winning names at a public event in December, with one AED 2,500 prize for each park.
How to write a park name that wins
The judges are looking for names that work on a road sign, not just on paper. A few ideas that fit the rules:
- Use local nature: trees and plants like ghaf, sidr or palms are part of Emirati heritage, and they translate easily.
- Use local history: a well-known feature of your area, such as an old farm, a wadi or a traditional landmark, gives a name instant meaning.
- Test it out loud: say it in Arabic and English. If either version sounds awkward, keep trying.
- Keep it short: two simple words beat a clever but long phrase.
Children can enter too, which makes it a good family project for a weekend.
Why Dubai is building so many parks
The 35 parks are part of Dubai’s push for more green space in residential areas. The municipality’s 2040 roadmap aims to increase green space for residents, and neighbourhood parks are the quickest way to bring it closer to homes.
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Pro Tip: Look up the meaning of your neighbourhood’s name before you submit. Many Dubai area names come from old wells, plants or landmarks, and a park name that connects to that story is more likely to stand out.
Our Take
It is a small competition, but a clever one. Residents who name a park are far more likely to use it, look after it and feel it belongs to them. With 35 prizes and only 11 eligible neighbourhoods, your chances are better than most competitions. It takes five minutes to enter, so if you live in one of these areas, it is worth a try.
FAQs
How much can I win for naming a park in Dubai?
AED 2,500 for each winning name. There are 35 parks, so 35 prizes, with a total of AED 87,500.
When is the deadline for Dubai’s Name Your Park competition?
9 December 2026.
Who can take part?
Children and adults living in the 11 participating neighbourhoods, including Mirdif, Al Barsha, Al Warqa, Al Khawaneej and Al Nahda.
How long can a park name be?
No more than two words and 50 characters.
When will the winners be announced?
At a public event in December 2026.
