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Al Khazzan Park and the water tower that gave it a name
Find Al Khazzan Park on Al Safa Street and discover the story of its striped water tower, solar-powered redesign and short family walk in Al Satwa.
Look for the tall blue and white water tower on Al Safa Street. It marks Al Khazzan Park in Al Satwa and explains the park’s name. At its foot are paths, play areas and places to sit. Together they make an easy short outing with two stories about how Dubai works. One is visible from across the road. The other is in the systems that irrigate and light the garden. Dubai Municipality · Emirates News Agency
Fast facts
| Detail | Visitor information |
|---|---|
| Where | Al Safa Street, Al Satwa, Dubai |
| Landmark | Traditional water tower, about 40 metres tall |
| Best suited to | A short walk, a play stop or a break on a shaded seat |
| Time to allow | About 30 to 45 minutes for a gentle circuit |
| Listed hours | Trfihi Parks lists 8am to 10pm daily. Check the gate for current hours |
Use the full park name in your map app. Al Safa is the street name here. An itinerary built around the separate Safa Park will take you to a different destination. Park location and hours
Why does a neighbourhood park have a water tower?
The tower was already a local landmark when the municipality redesigned the park. In a part of town where street views can change quickly, a structure built for water storage gave residents a recognisable point of reference. Look at the width of its head compared with the slim shaft that supports it. From a distance the silhouette alone is enough to find the garden.
Pedestrians on a planted path beneath the Al Khazzan water tower. Featured photograph by Gulf News, 2015. Second photograph by Al Bayan, 2024.
The next chapter opened in 2015, when the municipality inaugurated the rebuilt park as a solar-powered public garden. The project design assigned photovoltaic power to building services, automatic irrigation and evening lighting. For a family visiting with children, the irrigation is a good example to follow. The plants need water, and the system moving that water needs electricity. The park’s design connects both to the conditions of a sunny city. Municipal project description · Opening report
A short walk around the tower
Start where you have a clear view of the tank, then follow the paths around the planting. As you move towards the tower, the rim overhead comes into view and the skyline behind it falls away. This change in perspective makes a small circuit worthwhile even for someone who has passed the park many times by car.
Families can finish at the play area. For a quieter visit, choose a shaded seat and leave time to walk a second side of the garden. Shade moves across the site, so pick your resting spot when you arrive.
When is it easiest to visit?
Daylight gives the clearest view of the tower’s pattern. In warmer months, the cooler ends of the day are more comfortable for walking. If you are arriving close to opening or closing time, check the posted hours before arranging your return journey.
Visitor information checked on 11 November 2026.