Mushrif National Park is located in Mirdif. Covering an area of 5.25 square kilometres, it offers the opportunity for birdwatching, having picnics, barbecues and further enjoying the park’s atmosphere and facilities. It is equally home to indigenous Ghaf trees attracting birds including Arabian babblers (Turdoides squamiceps), yellow-throated sparrows (Petronia xanthocollis) and pallid scops owls (Otus brucei). With its urban position and the provision of nature, Mushrif Park is a popular spot for families and individuals to spend away from the modern day builds and structures presented in city life.