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Corniche Park visitors feel it deserves ‘world’s best’ title

GREEN FLAG ORGANISATI­ON GRANTED STATUS TO ABU DHABI PARK BASED ON PUBLIC OPINION

- BY SAMI ZAATARI Staff Reporter

Enjoying the serene views, facilities, and good weather, visitors to Corniche Park say the park fully deserves its recognitio­n as the world’s best public park, an accolade it received last week from the UKbased Green Flag Organisati­on.

The park was named the best in the world based on its reviews by the public, with the park scoring high on all of the standards placed by the Green Flag Organisati­on in order to receive the award. These criteria include visitor reception, public hygiene and maintenanc­e, sustainabi­lity, conservati­on of nature and tradition.

“It’s a very good park to visit with your friends and family. The park is very clean and well maintained, it looks nice and is also very safe,” said Moutaz Al Hameed, a Syrian resident who was visiting the park with his wife and young son.

“The facilities they have for the children are also very good, my son always has fun when visiting. Coming to Corniche Park is a good way of keeping him active and outdoor, the play area they have for the children makes them happy,” he added.

Mahmoud Mansoor, a Syrian family friend who was also visiting the park with his wife and two children shared the same sentiments. “We come to Corniche Park often. It’s family-friendly, safe, clean and has ■ good play areas for children.”

Filipino couple Abigail Pampanga and her husband Mark John Pampanga visited Corniche Park with their daughter for the first time.

“The park is very childfrien­dly and is also nice for adults, I can see that it’s very well maintained and there are a lot of good places to sit and relax while watching over your child,” Abigail said.

Her husband Mark added: “We’re glad we found the park. It’s a nice and safe place and we will be coming back again for sure. As a family you always want to go to a park that is clean, secure, and has facilities for everyone.” ■

 ?? Abdul Rahman/Gulf News ?? Moutaz Al Hameed and Mahmoud Mansoor bring their children to play in the family park.
Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Moutaz Al Hameed and Mahmoud Mansoor bring their children to play in the family park.
 ?? Abdul Rahman/Gulf News ?? Abigail Pampanga and her husband Mark with their daughter at the Corniche Park, which they find clean and secure.
Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Abigail Pampanga and her husband Mark with their daughter at the Corniche Park, which they find clean and secure.
 ??  ?? Shaikh Abdullah honouring a winner of the Al Burda Award during a ceremony at NYU Abu Dhabi. Noora Mohammad Al Kaabi is present. WAM
Shaikh Abdullah honouring a winner of the Al Burda Award during a ceremony at NYU Abu Dhabi. Noora Mohammad Al Kaabi is present. WAM

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