Whenever we talk about Dubai, what comes first in our minds? Amazing buildings, architecture, shopping malls, right? But what else? Although Dubai is famous for its largest malls and tallest buildings, it is also famous for a serene place called Love Lake. Yes, if you want to explore the greener side of Dubai, try visiting Love Lake in Dubai. Here, let us talk more about it in detail and have a closer look at the place. And, if you want to get the best-priced sightseeing tickets or VIP tickets then go nowhere else than CollectYourTicket

 

 

What is Love Lake Dubai?

 

The famous Love Lake is originally a man-made lake that has an area of 550,000 square meters. It was inaugurated back in the year 2018. This lake is located in the Al Qudra oasis in Dubai. As you can see, it is designed intentionally in a heart shape to make it a perfect romantic place for a couple to visit. The place is quite an absolute destination where one can spend some quality time with their loved ones. As you enter there, the first attraction will be the large wooden carving written "Love Lake" on it.

 

Other than that, the place also owns a massive collection of 16,000 plants and trees that surround the lake. Also, you will find the trees arranged in a manner that you can read the word Love from them. Apart from the trees, you can see the branches of the trees, shrubs, begonia, and everything else is also in a heart shape only.

 

 There are basically two different gates available for the viewers to enter. If you have roamed enough, there is a cozy cool resting area available too that is built up using eco-friendly materials only. Not to forget, what makes this place more unique and special is the bamboo water sinks where you will find traditional taps attached directly from the trees.

 

 

Facts To Know Before Going To Love Lake

 

There are numerous guides that you may read before going to Love Lake. But what if we sum up everything and tell you the list of things you should know before going to Love Lake? Here, we have created a list that is enough to know before you experience Love Lake on your own.

 

You do not need to pay anything for visiting the man-made Love Lake as there is no entry fee to visit the park.

 

Just in case you are a fan of feeding fishes and birds everywhere you go; you cannot do the same here as feeding them is strictly prohibited in the park and the authorities feed them on their own separately.

 

Many visitors like keeping drones with them especially when they visit such unique places. However, if you are visiting the park and keeping a drone with you, you need to get proper permission from the authorities. 

 

If you are visiting it in the winter season, then please note that deserts are much colder than the rest of the city, and thus, make sure you layer up accordingly. 

 

Love Lake is not a wheelchair-friendly place and thus, if you are planning to have a wheelchair with you, do not do it. 

 

If you are a woman and are wearing high heels, then you aren't allowed at some specific parts of the park as heels are prohibited at some places. 

 

You are not allowed to have a barbecue anywhere randomly. There are places already restricted for the same. Do it there only. Ensure that you do not leave any leftovers of burnt charcoal as it is extremely dangerous to wildlife so clean the mess before you leave.

 

If you have rented a four-wheeler, then you are going to have the best drive of your life as the place can be best explored by car only. 

 

One is not allowed to litter in the park or near that and if found, will get fined heavily. However, they do have many receptacles available to use.

 

 

Top Things To Do At Love Lake

 

 

 

What are the things to do at Love Lake? What are the major activities? Read them all here below:

 

Find the best nature- plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs

Although Love Lake is surrounded by sand, it has plenty of plants, trees, and flowers too. Here, you are going to find a variety of colorful flowers and also the major highlight, red begonia arranged in a heart shape. Other than that, you are going to find it hard to find trees too.

 

Major species of birds

If you like birds, then it is going to be a happy place for you as you are going to find over 150 species of birds at Love Lake. Spotting ducks, swans, falcons, and eagles will be the most common ones there. However, as mentioned, you are not allowed to feed them. You will find a maximum of birds near the waterfall.

 

Take a walk around the shallow waterways

You must not leave without taking a cool and romantic walk through the lake's cool shallow portion as it is one of the most exciting things to do at Love Lake. 

 

View the mesmerizing sunset

Sun-set timing is surely the best time to visit Love Lake as you are going to view one of the most romantic sunsets there.

 

Vibrant fish species

There is a separate section allocated to the colorful fish only. You can go there and witness the colorful fish species that will surely make your day.

 

 

Entry Fee and Location of Love Lake

 

You do not have to spend anything to visit Love Lake as there is no entry fee required for the same. As far as location is concerned, it is situated in the Al Salam Desert region of Dubai and is around 10 minutes away from Qudra Lake. However, if you want to buy sightseeing tickets Dubai or sightseeing tickets AbuDhabi, then we’re just a click away!

 

 

Why Visit Love Lake?

 

If you are still not convinced about why visit Love Lake, then let us tell you that this place has a whole vibe and is much more than a normal evening stroll place. It indeed is one of the most serene places not just in Dubai from all over the globe and is far away from the city. You would like the place if you like nature as you are going to find golden sand, greenery, orange glow and some beautiful creatures of nature. If you are a local or staying there for more than a week, this place is also one of the best ones for pet walking, picnics, and jogging purposes too. And yes, don’t forget how exquisitely beautiful man-made Love Lake is.

 

 

Restaurants Near Love Lake

 

Please know that this place has no restaurant available in it. Therefore, you either can get your food packed with you or find nearby restaurants. Although the nearest restaurant is almost 18 KM away from the place, let us still view some of the top-rated restaurants near Love Lake.

 

1. Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge

2. Al Hadheerah

3. Bab Al Shams Dining – Al Hadheerah, Al Forsan, Masala, Le Dune

4. Masala

5. Al Forsan Restaurant

 

 

 

Wrapping up,

 

This was all about the famous lake, Love Lake of Dubai. In this guide, CollectYourTicket has included everything that one should be aware of about the place. However, if you have something else except for the information provided to share, please come forward and comment below. Also, if you want to explore UAE attractions, sightseeing Dubai, and sightseeing AbuDhabi, CollectYourTicket has got a lot of options for you that too in best-priced tickets!