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Umm Al Emarat Park marks its five-year anniversary since reopening in 2015, after undergoing a two-year redevelopment. Since then, the Park has established itself as a top green destination, attracting more than 3.5 million guests and visitors from around the world and hosting more than 250 local, regional and international events. In the past five years, the Park hosted three Guinness World Records, including the world’s longest handshake, the largest variety of desserts served, and the signing of the tolerance plaque. In 2016 and 2017, Umm Al Emarat Park won the prestigious Green Flag Award, joining the ranks of 1,600 green spaces across the UK, Republic of Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands. The Park has become a popular choice for schools seeking learning through play. By partnering with around 400 schools, more than 80,000 students have been given an opportunity to explore the animals, plants and rich ecosystem of the Park and learn about Bedouin history and culture. Rasha Kablawi, Head of Umm Al Emarat Park’s Corporate Affairs and Communication Department said, “Our success is due to the rich and sustainable ecosystem available at the Park, state-of-the-art facilities and year-round programming and events for all ages and backgrounds. The Park is an outdoor classroom, a place to rediscover leisure and wellness, a calming space to unplug from the city and reconnect with nature, and above all a meeting place for family and friends.”

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