Riverland | Dubai

Riverland sits at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts in Jebel Ali: a waterfront promenade that links Motiongate, Legoland and Real Madrid World, and a destination in its own right for an evening stroll, dinner or a bit of shopping. It opened with the resort in 2016, and its design is built around the idea of travelling through time and place. There are four themed zones. The French Village recreates an old European town with stone houses, cobbled lanes and a clock tower. The Boardwalk brings back a 1950s American seaside with bright colours and vintage cars. India Gate, with its arches and domes, gathers restaurants and stalls inspired by the subcontinent, while The Peninsula lines the water with restaurants and cafes looking out over the canal. Street performers and seasonal events such as the food festival run through the year. For the new season, which began on 7 October 2026, entry to Riverland costs AED 25. According to the latest published schedule it opens from 10am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, with changes possible on public holidays. Evenings are the best time to visit, when the air cools down and the lights along the canal come on. If you have a ticket for one of the neighbouring parks, spend the day on the rides and come to Riverland for dinner.