1 / 4The Block
📍 Zaa'beel Second, Dubai
Free-entry outdoor play and sports space beside Dubai Creek in Dubai Design District. Features climbing walls, basketball, volleyball, skate area, table tennis, and playground equipment. Best for ages 10 and up.
The Block is located in the Dubai Design District. It is a well maintained park beside Dubai Creek with a fantastic view of the water and Dubai skyline. My son attended a birthday of his classmate here and they had lots of fun.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 10 and up who want active outdoor sports alongside waterfront views. The climbing wall and skate area are the strongest draws. Families with younger children will find the play equipment sparse — the site is more sports court than traditional playground.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Samuel Ajiboye
“The Block is located in the Dubai Design District. It is a well maintained park beside Dubai Creek with a fantastic view of the water and Dubai skyline. My son attended a birthday of his classmate here and they had lots of fun.”
Urszula Jdr
“Visited this park few days ago for a morning walk. It is a nice place, but seems like there is not enough shade provided, so it would be nicer to go there in the winter months. Pity that whoever designed the landscape didn’t provide more trees, it seems very bare and exposed to the sun, but skate park is nice and colorful concrete blocks are great background for the photos.”
Gausia
“Nice and silent place. Note: Traffic Signals has sensors here. So if you stop at red signal then kindly stop your vehicle close to the stopping line for the sensors to detect your vehicle and the singal to turn green. Or else you will be waiting at red signal for ages🤣 Not many people are aware of this place, It was quite lonely as we can’t find anyone visiting this place expect the employees who work at the food outlet.”
Siju Ravi
“The Block is located at Dubai Design District. Timings: 7am to 10pm It's a friendly space where you and your family / friends can play, relax and unwind. It features a Skate park, basketball and volleyball courts, climbing walls, table tennis etc. And it's a waterfront spot as well.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Block sits directly beside Dubai Creek in Dubai Design District and is free to enter with parking available. The facility includes climbing walls, a skate park, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and standard playground equipment. The waterfront position gives clear views of the Creek and Dubai skyline. Shade coverage across the site is minimal — the landscape is open and exposed to sun, making morning or cooler-month visits significantly more comfortable.
