Mushrif Park, one of the oldest parks in Dubai, was originally established in 1974 and covers over 5 square kilometers of natural ghaf forest, making it a birdwatcher's paradise with species such as owls, Orphean warblers, hoopoes, and black redstarts. In addition, the park offers many man-made attractions, such as walking trails, bicycle tracks, a giant playground for children, pony and camel rides, a pool and BBQ pits. There are also a few restaurants and cafes on site that offer basic but satisfactory options.