Eng Hussain Nasser Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality, inspected the progress of the Quran Park project in Dubai, which is being developed in an area of 64ha within the framework of its creative initiatives in the
field of landscaping and increasing the green area in the emirate.
Quran Park will feature exhibits that explain the meaning behind many of the stories told in the Holy Quran and the scientific and medical benefits of plants mentioned in the Quran and how modern medicine depends heavily on them in the treatment as well as their environmental benefits.
Lootah was accompanied by Eng Dawood Al Hajri, assistant director general for engineering and planning sector and Mohammed Mubarak Al Mutaiwei, assistant director general for communication and community sector and a number of department directors and other senior officials.
During the visit, he listened to an explanation by the specialists about the nature of the project and the stages planned by the Municipality to develop the park and add many types of trees and fruits that were included in the Holy Quran.
The Quran Park is a modern cultural project that emerges from the cultural and scientific achievements of Islam. It showcases the collection of plants mentioned in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, and introduces visitors the plant species and their importance and scientific and food value, allowing them to learn about the cultural and environmental achievements of the Islamic heritage in agriculture.
The project divides the green spaces into 51 species of plants and fruits that are mentioned in the Holy Quran including bananas, pomegranates, olives, melons, grapes, figs, garlic, leeks, onions, corn, lentils, wheat, sorghum, ginger, tamarind, basil, pumpkin. There is a glass house that will display and sell greenery mentioned in the Quran, while the Cave of Miracles will contain seven miracles mentioned in the Quran and will use the latest technology to display the exhibits.
There will be plenty of modern features, including solar trees, on-site Wi-Fi, and phone-charging stations. There will be two play areas for children ranging from 2 to 12 years old, shaded with palm trees.