Dubai Municipality is inviting residents from 11 specific neighborhoods to play an active role in shaping their local environment through the new "Name Your Park" initiative. With 35 community parks scheduled to open across the city this winter, the project aims to give residents a sense of ownership over these new recreational spaces. Those who come up with the most creative and meaningful names could walk away with a Dh2,500 prize, with a total of 35 winners being selected to share in a prize pool of Dh87,500.

To participate, residents living in areas like Al Khawaneej, Al Mizhar, Mirdif, and Al Barsha, among others, must submit their suggestions via the official Dubai Municipality website by December 9. Officials are encouraging names that reflect local history, UAE heritage, or unique community narratives, ensuring that each park resonates with the identity of its neighborhood. Entries must be easy to remember in both Arabic and English, carry a positive message, and be suitable for long-term use on maps and signage. This initiative is part of a broader push by Dubai Public Parks to enhance community connection, with plans to potentially expand the naming process to more areas as the city’s green network continues to grow.