Dubai Municipality recently opened the doors of the "Quranic Park" to the public free of charge, which was developed in the Khawaneej area on an area of 64 hectares, at a total cost of 200 million dirhams, and the number of visitors in the first week of its opening was 100,000 visitors.
"The inauguration of the Quranic Park in the Year of Tolerance, launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and in pursuance of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and President of Dubai, The Dubai Municipality has developed this park to enhance the cultural and cultural role of the Islamic community, including cultural elements that bring cultural communication closer to different cultures. The opening is also part of the policy of increasing the green area in the emirate and diversifying the various landmarks. Residents and tourists p Z both. » In addition to its Islamic character and its innovative concept, which make it a unique project, the first of its kind in the world, the garden is characterized by its modern designs and its international specifications, and it also has its beautiful green landscapes and diversity, with spreading the culture of tolerance that is characterized by the exhibits. Spreading the culture of tolerance. "Access to the park is free of charge, with an easy entry fee for everyone to enter the glass house and the Cave of Miracles, and will be limited to five dirhams each, and the Nol card can be used."
"The most important elements of the garden are the glass house, which houses the plants mentioned in the Holy Quran and the Noble Sunnah, and takes into account the ideal environmental conditions. The glass house is distinguished by its distinctive architectural design at the highest point of the garden, The house has 12 bistros for the 45 trees and plants, including bananas, pomegranates, olives, melons, grapes, figs, garlic, leeks, Onion, corn, and Lentils, wheat, cumin, ginger, tamarind, basil, pumpkins, cucumbers, and other ».
She added: «In addition to the cave, which contains seven miracles of the prophets mentioned in the Koran, and is presented with modern interactive techniques in the field of presentation using sound effects, in both Arabic and English, and will be added to other languages to benefit everyone. The park also includes several huts in all orchards, To display information on all types of plants and trees planted, and the benefits of their uses in food and medicine, in addition to the verses that were received ». The aim of the park is to provide bridges of intellectual and cultural communication with different cultures, religions and peoples, raise awareness of the cultural achievements of the Islamic religion in the field of plant ecology, prepare a scientific database for Arab environmental plants and raise the efficiency of performance in agricultural production and scientific research. The idea of the project stems from the heart of a modern environment based on Islamic vision and cultural values, to display the values of tolerance, love and peace promoted by the Islamic religion, highlighting various topics mentioned in the Qur'an, including modern medicine, to inform visitors about the environmental culture of Islamic heritage in agriculture. On the Arab botanical environment. In addition, the garden contributes to the settlement of the plants mentioned in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, as well as the embodiment of the Islamic heritage.
The garden is surrounded by a low wall that reveals its beautiful features, a Miracle Lake, a Moses stick, shops selling herbs and plants mentioned in the Holy Quran, and a solar-powered tree, inspired by Arabic calligraphy, And also contains solar panels. There is also a sandy walkway, another for exercise, a track for driving bicycles, a Wi-Fi system, and mobile phone charging stations. Visitors can download the Smart Guide, available in eight different languages, to learn more about all the garden's facilities and plants in detail.
Two areas for children
Two areas for children aged 2 to 12 years were allocated in the "Quranic Garden", with palm trees shaded, as well as a shaded seating area, designed with patterns and patterns inspired by the art and Islamic architecture in keeping with the spirit of the place.
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A visitor to the park in a week.