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Keturah Safa Park | A Biome of Wellbeing January 14, 2026 CONTENTS 01 | INTRODUCTION 02 | STRATEGIC LOCATION 03 | EXISTING LAYOUT 04 | PROPOSED LAYOUT 05 | DETAILS 06 | SUPPORTING DATA Connection in an isolated age A Biome of Wellbeing Keturah Al Safa Park is reimagined as a living biome, a self-regulating environment designed to support human wellbeing at all times of the year. This is not a destination. It is civic infrastructure. PRIME CONNECTIVITY Downtown Dubai 10-15 min Jumeirah Beach 10 min Mall of the Emirates 15 min Intl. Airport (DXB) 20 min LOCATION BENEFITS • 28-hectare Safa Park at doorstep • Prestigious Al Safa address • Stunning views of Dubai Water Canal • Direct Sheikh Zayed Road access • Borders Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim STRATEGIC LOCATION ADVANTAGE Safa Park: Where Urban Convenience Meets Natural Serenity A Biome of Wellbeing SAFA PARK | Existing Layout 1. Entrance 2. Toilet 3. Basketball Court 4. Tennis Court 5. Restaurant 6. Prayer Room 7. Playground 8. Grill Area 9. Clubhouse 10. Recreational Center 11. Parking 3 5 1 2 4 6 2 7 7 6 7 7 8 7 7 9 10 11 11 6 2 5 EXISTING LAYOUT PROPOSED LAYOUT 01 | ENTRY GATEWAY & DROPOFF DESIGN 02 | DUBAI GIFT AREA 03 | HORSE TRACK 04 | RUNNING TRACK | BICYCLE TRACK 05 | LAWN AREA 06 | F&B | RETAILS | TOILET AREA 07 | KIDS PLAY AREA | AGE GROUP 08 | COVERED PATHWALK 1 09 | COVERED PATHWALK 2 10 | COVERED PATHWALK 3 11 | EXIT GATEWAY 12 | BASKETBALL COURT 13 | PADDLE TENNIS 14 | F&B & RETAIL SPACES 15 | COVERED OUTDOOR LOUNGE 16 | SHEIKH’S METAL ART PIECE 17 | KETURAH STONE BLOCKS FEATURE 18 | SCULPTURAL ART PIECE 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 22 16 17 19 | KETURAH MARBLE PILLARS SCULPTURE 20 | BOUNDARY WALL IMPROVEMENT 21 | COVERED PARKING 22 | KETURAH OFFICE 19 18 20 21 21 15 REFER TO EXISTING Keturah Al Safa Park is re-envisioned not merely as a public open space, but as a living cultural and spiritual landscape a park that does not entertain the senses alone, but cultivates the human soul, shapes character, and restores inner balance. Rooted in KETURAH’s philosophy of refinement, wellbeing, and conscious living, the park becomes an urban sanctuary where nature, culture, and human presence coexist in harmony. This is a park that listens before it speaks, that slows time in a fast city, and that invites every visitor—resident or traveler—to reconnect with themselves, with others, and with the land. 01 | ENTRY GATEWAY DESIGN KEY PLAN 1 The curved maze of Keturah Al Safa Park is conceived as a gentle journey rather than a destination, an unfolding landscape that guides visitors from the outer rhythms of the city toward the quiet heart of the park. Through soft bends, layered planting, and intentional spatial compression and release, the path becomes a meditative passage where movement slows and awareness deepens. At its center lies the park’s heart: a calm, grounded sanctuary that symbolizes balance, connection, and renewal where every curve invites reflection, presence, and reconnection with nature, self, and the philosophy of KETURAH’s wellbeing-led living. 02 | DUBAI GIFT AREA KEY PLAN 2 The horse, jogging, and bicycle track at Keturah Al Safa Park is envisioned as a continuous flow of movement woven seamlessly into the landscape—where motion becomes mindful and exercise becomes a form of wellbeing. Gently tracing the park’s contours, the track offers layered rhythms for riders, runners, and cyclists, encouraging balance between vitality and calm. More than a circulation loop, it is a living pathway that connects body, breath, and terrain, reinforcing KETURAH’s philosophy of conscious movement and holistic living within nature. 03 | HORSE TRACK KEY PLAN 3 The horse, jogging, and bicycle track at Keturah Al Safa Park is envisioned as a continuous flow of movement woven seamlessly into the landscape—where motion becomes mindful and exercise becomes a form of wellbeing. Gently tracing the park’s contours, the track offers layered rhythms for riders, runners, and cyclists, encouraging balance between vitality and calm. More than a circulation loop, it is a living pathway that connects body, breath, and terrain, reinforcing KETURAH’s philosophy of conscious movement and holistic living within nature. 04 | RUNNING TRACK & BICYCLE TRACK KEY PLAN 4 We envision these green spaces as a versatile canvas for life's simple pleasures, a place for spontaneous games of catch, for quiet moments with a book, and for community-wide gatherings that celebrate our shared identity. It is so much more than just grass; it is a foundation for building lasting memories, nurturing a spirit of togetherness, and strengthening the essential bonds that weave our neighborhood into a true community family. This is where our community will come to life. 05 | LAWN AREA KEY PLAN 5 5 5 5 5 5 Beyond the greenery, our redeveloped park will host a vibrant marketplace, a hub of culinary delights and cultural discovery. Here, visitors can savor artisanal foods and gourmet coffees from local purveyors, turning a simple park visit into a delicious experience. The retail spaces will be a celebration of Emirati heritage, offering a curated selection of handcrafted goods, traditional arts, and local products that tell the story of the UAE. This lively corner of the park will be a place to gather, taste, and explore the rich tapestry of local culture. 06 | F&B, RETAILS, TOILET KEY PLAN 6 Toddler Meadow (Ages 1-3):A secure world of wonder for our youngest adventurers. This zone focuses on sensory exploration and fundamental motor skills. Preschooler's Peak (Ages 2-5):A stimulating space for growing minds and bodies. . Imaginative play on climbing structures, swings, and in imaginative play spaces. Explorer's Ascent (Ages 5-12): A thrilling challenge for older children seeking adventure. This area is designed to build strength, dexterity, and confidence with more demanding equipment, including ropes, ladders, and climbing nets. 07 | KIDS PLAY AREA KEY PLAN 7 A gentle, flowing canopy guides visitors along a calm garden pathway, offering shade and a sense of movement as one walks through the park. Slender wooden columns support the soft tensile structure above, creating a rhythm that echoes the natural forms of the surrounding landscape. Olive trees, cacti, and silver-toned planting are carefully arranged over white gravel, blending desert resilience with refined tranquility. The space invites slow movement, reflection, and quiet connection with nature, turning a simple walk into a restorative journey. 08 | COVERED PATHWALK 1 KEY PLAN 8 A linear park promenade is softened by a sequence of translucent canopies that float above the pathway, offering rhythm, shade, and visual continuity along the journey. The structures create a calm cadence of light and shadow, encouraging slow movement while framing views of the surrounding desert landscape. Olive trees, cacti, and silver-toned planting are set within white gravel, carefully composed to feel both natural and intentional. From above, the path reads as a gentle ribbon through a resilient landscape where architecture and nature coexist in quiet balance. 09 | COVERED PATHWALK 2 KEY PLAN 9 9 This shaded pathwalk is designed as a calm urban spine, where filtered light, natural materials, and greenery create a comfortable environment for everyday movement and social interaction. A climate-responsive pedestrian promenade featuring a sculptural canopy, timber columns, and olive-lined edges, offering a seamless blend of architecture, landscape, and walkability. 10 | COVERED PATHWALK 3 KEY PLAN 10 11 | EXIT GATEWAY KEY PLAN 11 This monumental stone gateway marks the park’s exit as a moment of transition from the city’s pace into a landscape of calm and intention. Clad in warm, natural stone, its bold geometry frames views of olive trees and desert planting beyond, creating a powerful yet serene threshold. Cacti and silver-toned groundcover anchor the structure to the land, reinforcing a sense of place rooted in resilience and timelessness. Passing through the gateway feels ceremonial, inviting visitors to slow down and enter the park with awareness and respect for the landscape. Set within a lush green landscape, this outdoor basketball court becomes a vibrant social space where sport, nature, and community intersect in a relaxed, everyday setting. A modern rectangular basketball court integrated into the landscape, offering an active recreation zone framed by trees, natural light, and simple, durable materials. 12 | BASKETBALL COURT KEY PLAN 12 Set within a grove of olive trees and palms, the padel court becomes an active clearing where sport and landscape meet. The vibrant court surface contrasts with the muted greens and silvery foliage, 13 | PADDLE TENNIS KEY PLAN 13 This pedestrian promenade transforms into a lively social corridor, where modular food and beverage pavilions, shaded seating, and filtered daylight create an inviting destination for dining, strolling, and gathering. A modern outdoor F&B street defined by modular restaurant units, a climate-responsive canopy, and olive-lined planters, offering a vibrant yet comfortable public realm that blends leisure, culture, and everyday urban life. 14 | F&B RETAIL SPACES KEY PLAN 14 This contemporary pavilion is conceived as a seamless fusion of architecture and landscape, where carved courtyards, lush planting, and solid stone planes create a calm, retreat-like environment. A modern pavilion defined by a sculptural marble roof with integrated planting voids, blending indoor and outdoor spaces while framing greenery, light, and views within a serene landscape setting. 15 | COVERED OUTDOOR LOUNGE KEY PLAN 15 Culture as a Living Presence Culture in Safa Park is not programmed as events alone, it is embedded into daily life. Art emerges organically sculptures that invite pause, sound that carries softly on the wind, installations that respond to light and season. Learning happens through experience children discovering ecosystems, adults engaging in movement, mindfulness, and creative expression. Community rituals morning walks, sunset gatherings, wellness practices form a shared civic rhythm. The park evolves with time, reflecting Dubai’s diversity while remaining anchored in timeless values. 16 | METAL ART PIECE KEY PLAN 16 17 | KETURAH STONE BLOCKS FEATURE KEY PLAN 17 This sculptural composition forms a tactile landscape of marble volumes, rising and receding like an abstracted terrain within the park. Blocks of Carrara and darker marbles are arranged with deliberate variation, inviting visitors to walk around, sit, and engage with the material at a human scale. This sequence reveals two complementary moments within the park, one of stillness, the other of movement. On one side, sculptural marble elements are carefully placed among olive trees and silver damas planting, creating a contemplative garden where art, texture, and nature quietly converse. On the other, a serene pathway unfolds beneath slender vertical elements, guiding visitors through an ordered desert landscape that encourages slow, mindful walking. Together, these spaces balance pause and progression, forming a cohesive experience of reflection, rhythm, and calm within the park. 18 | SCULPTURAL ART PIECE KEY PLAN 18 Rising from a bed of white gravel, a cluster of sculptural marble monoliths stands quietly among olive trees, their verticality echoing the calm strength of nature. The deep Portoro marble, veined with gold, contrasts softly with the silvery foliage, creating a moment of contemplation within the park. Each stone feels intentionally placed, inviting visitors to pause, observe, and reflect rather than pass through. This installation becomes a silent landmark— where art, materiality, and landscape merge into a timeless presence. 19 | KETURAH MARBLE PILLARS KEY PLAN 19 This boundary edge is reimagined as a refined landscape threshold, transforming a simple fence line into a composed architectural element of the park. Solid marble panels and vertical bronze-toned fins create a rhythmic backdrop, softened by layers of cacti, silver- toned groundcover, and natural boulders. The olive trees beyond the wall filter light and movement, giving depth and continuity between inside and outside the park. Together, the composition expresses privacy, elegance, and calm—where infrastructure becomes part of the landscape experience rather than a barrier. 20 | BOUNDARY WALL IMPROVEMENT KEY PLAN 20 At the edge of the park, a sculptural shade structure shelters vehicles beneath a rhythmic canopy of timber slats, blending infrastructure with landscape design. The form frames distant views of the Dubai skyline, allowing the city to remain visually present while the park asserts its calm foreground. Palm trees and low planting soften the parking area, transforming a functional space into an elegant arrival experience. This threshold sets the tone for the park—where practicality, climate comfort, and architectural refinement exist in harmony. 21 | COVERED PARKING KEY PLAN 21 22 | KETURAH OFFICE KEY PLAN 22