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Dubai Municipality launches the Young Rangers Cycling Trail at “Mushrif Hub” in Mushrif Park, the first of its kind in the Middle East

• In response to community requests, a 1.5-kilometre safe, adventure-style cycling track for children has been introduced at Mushrif Hub within Mushrif National Park.
• The trail forms part of the implementation of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to develop inclusive, people-centred parks that enhance quality of life.
• The project offers a free, safe, and educational outdoor experience designed specifically for children under the age of 12.
• The new trail strengthens Mushrif Hub as a destination offering integrated facilities to serve visitors.

Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the Young Rangers Cycling Trail at Mushrif Hub, Mushrif National Park, introducing the first purpose-built children’s cycling trail of its kind in the Middle East. The project aligns with Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which places people at the heart of urban planning and aims to develop inclusive, healthy, and community-centred parks. It also responds directly to community feedback and forms part of Dubai Municipality’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life by delivering innovative, inclusive, family-oriented facilities within natural environments.

The Young Rangers Cycling Trail is designed specifically for children under the age of 12 and extends 1.5 kilometres through the forest landscape of Mushrif National Park, home to one of the largest Ghaf tree urban forests in the emirate. The trail offers a structured, nature-inspired exploration experience developed in line with the highest safety and quality standards. The project will be accessible daily from sunrise to sunset, and available free of charge to all visitors.

The Young Rangers Cycling Trail has been engineered as an integrated adventure system that balances excitement with safety. All trail elements are age-specific and calibrated to suit the physical abilities, height, and coordination levels of young children. The design encourages balance, confidence, control, and independent movement while ensuring a secure and supportive environment for first-time riders and young explorers.

Children navigating the trail will encounter a range of engaging features designed to build skills progressively. These include balance beams that support stability and precise control, arch hoops that encourage focused navigation, wooden rollers that help maintain momentum, and side-sloped turns that assist children in navigating bends safely. Additional elements such as log rolls, soft-material limbo structures, and rock garden zones introduce varied terrain that develops coordination, agility, and foundational cycling and trail-handling skills in a playful and supervised setting.

The launch of the Young Rangers Cycling Trail further strengthens Mushrif National Park’s role as a comprehensive family destination and reinforces its identity as Dubai’s outdoor adventure park. The project complements existing adventure and sports offerings within the park, including mountain biking trails for adults and professional riders, enabling families to enjoy parallel outdoor experiences within close proximity. While adults explore advanced trails, children can safely engage in a purpose-built cycling environment nearby.

The trail is fully integrated within Mushrif Hub, an integrated family leisure destination offering a range of visitor services and nature-based experiences. The wider park environment supports hiking, jogging, cycling, and family recreation, enhancing Mushrif Park’s appeal as a forest adventure and wellness destination that caters to all age groups and outdoor enthusiasts.

Mushrif Hub also features a comprehensive range of visitor amenities designed to ensure a convenient and seamless experience, including healthy food and beverage outlets, a mosque, and restroom facilities. These services position the hub as a one-stop destination that meets visitor needs while supporting its role as a central hub for outdoor adventure and sports activities for the whole family.

Mohammed Abdulrahman Ahli, Acting Director of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality, said: “The Young Rangers Cycling Trail at Mushrif Hub, in Mushrif Park represents a meaningful response to community needs and a valuable addition to the park’s family-oriented recreational offering. The project serves as a practical model for the implementation of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on developing people-centred parks that promote health, physical activity, and family interaction within sustainable and safe natural environments.”

He added: “Through initiatives such as this, Dubai Municipality continues to develop public parks as dynamic destinations that balance adventure with safety and learning with enjoyment, supporting Dubai’s vision of attractive, healthy, and sustainable environments in line with the Dubai Urban Master Plan.”

The Young Rangers Cycling Trail forms part of the comprehensive development plan for Mushrif National Park. All facilities comply with approved safety and environmental sustainability standards, with additional development phases set to be announced in the coming period. Visitors may bring their own bicycles or rent bicycles from on-site rental shops within the park.

Mushrif National Park is one of Dubai’s most prominent natural and leisure destinations, offering an integrated ecosystem of facilities and services that cater to the needs of all family members. The park delivers a diverse range of experiences, including food and café outlets, outdoor adventure areas, children’s play zones, and multi-purpose sports fields and courts. It is also home to one of the largest natural Ghaf tree forests in the Emirate.

Together, these features reinforce Mushrif National Park’s position as a comprehensive destination that brings together nature, recreation and adventure, while supporting healthy and active lifestyles within a safe and sustainable environment.