After you become a mother you actually start to understand the meaning of the word “me-time”. No surprise ‘Mommy Me-time’ is such a favorite phrase among mums. But being an outdoorsy person my me-time must involve some outdoors time, somewhere close to Nature or at least man-made nature in Dubai! You can imagine how difficult it must be for me during summers, but then I still manage to escape and be with plants in my favorite nursery.
Outdoors Me Time
1. Kite Beach
Kite Beach
2. Creek Park
3. Al Barsha Pond Park
4. The Gardens
The Gardens by Nakheel is closest to my home! I have a love affair with this place since I came to Dubai 10 years back! Maybe because it reminds me of my lush green hometown or maybe because Nakheel has planted Indian species of shrubs and trees. But it’s my default me-time outdoors spot. Sometimes I ride my bike or sometimes I just go for a walk. Being one of the older community the trees are mature and fully grown here. Read an old post about this fully bloomed new ecosystem of Dubai!
5. Community parks dotted around Jumeira
Whenever I am going around the town for any work I try to squeeze some quick outdoors visit. So where ever I go I find out smaller, not so popular community parks and spend some time there. I can always write or work better when I am outdoors so I don’t mind finishing my work there. I use Google maps to find a green patch or a small park nearby when I am out.
6. Dubai Garden Center
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