Dubai Residents Can Win AED 2,500 by Naming New Parks

Dubai Municipality has launched a competition inviting residents to name 35 new community parks opening across the city this winter, offering AED 2,500 for each selected entry. The 'Name Your Park' initiative is open for submissions until December 9th, 2026, with a total prize pool of AED 87,500.

The competition is open to children and adults living in 11 participating neighbourhoods: Al Khawaneej, Al Mizhar, Muhaisnah, Al Barsha, Al Warqa, Mirdif, Nad Al Sheba, Al Margham, Al Lisaili, Al Nahda and Ghadeer Al Tair.

Participants are encouraged to suggest names that reflect their neighbourhood's history, cultural identity or local character. According to Dubai Municipality, submissions should be distinctive, easy to pronounce and remember in both Arabic and English, and suitable for public signage and maps. The official competition rules also limit names to two words and 50 characters.

Residents can submit their suggestions through the Dubai Municipality website, selecting their neighbourhood and the park they wish to name. The 35 winning entries will be announced at a public event in December, with one prize awarded for each park.