Cave of Miracles
DUBAI PROJECT AIMS TO EXTEND BRIDGES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT CULTURES
Dh100m cave in Dubai’s Quran Park, a project that aims to extend bridges of communication
Visitors to Dubai’s upcoming Quran Park will be able to see a modern version of the Cave of Miracles apart from plants and Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) mentioned in the Quran.
A Dh100 million cave and glass house project in Quran Park has been approved by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality.
The Quran Park is a 60-hectare project first announced by Dubai Municipality in 2013. According to officials, the project is scheduled to be completed by mid-2017.
Announcing the approval for the cave and glass house project in the uniquely themed park yesterday, Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, said: “The park is considered a great opportunity to explain the meaning of a lot of wonders and miracles mentioned in the Quran in the scientific and medical fields, and the benefits of the plants mentioned in the Quran and how modern medicine is highly dependent on these plants for treatments as well as their environmental benefits.”
Lootah said the vision of the project is to have a Quran Park in the heart of a modern environment with an Islamic vision and urban values. “The project has a strategic location in Al Khawaneej in a total area of 60 hectares. Among the most important elements of the project is the Glass House, which contains plants mentioned in the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), as well as shops selling herbs and plants mentioned in the Quran.
“The Cave of Miracles contains the miracles mentioned in the Quran, illustrated using the latest interactive technology.”
The project consists of 12 gardens, containing plants mentioned in the Quran and the Sunnah explaining their scientific and medical benefits and uses, in addition to solar trees with a unique design inspired by Arab and Islamic calligraphy, specially designed for the Quran Park project.
The solar trees contain solar panels and WiFi system with facility for charging mobile phones and shaded seats for visitors.
Lootah said the Quran Park is a pioneering modern cultural project that emanates from the cultural and scientific achievements of Islam.
“The mission of the Quran Park is to contribute to enhancing the cultural and educational role of Islamic heritage through localisation of the plants mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah and the embodiment of Islamic heritage.”
‘Tourist attraction’
He said the Quran Park aims to extend the bridges of intellectual and cultural communication with different cultures, religions and people in order to introduce to them the accomplishments of the civilisation of Islamic religion in the field of plant environment and to prepare scientific data of the plants of the Arab environment in order to increase performance efficiency in agricultural production and scientific research.
“The Quran Park is considered to be one of the most important creative initiatives of Dubai Municipality in the establishment of parks and increasing the green areas in the emirate of Dubai. Setting up of this park is a great achievement for the city of Dubai in the field of landscaping and will be one of the most prominent, unique and distinctive landmarks hosted by Dubai. It will also be a great attraction for tourists and residents,” Lootah added.
Dh100m Cost of the cave and glass house project. 12 gardens to have plants mentioned in Quran.