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Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance has approved the cave and glass house project in the Quran Park at an estimated cost of Dh100 million.
He added that 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 park is considered a great opportunity to explain the meanings of a lot of wonders and miracles mentioned in The Holy Quran in the scientific and medical fields, and the benefits of the plants mentioned in The Holy Quran and how modern medicine is highly dependent upon these plants for treatments as well as environmental benefits," said Lootah.
The 60-hectares park will feature a collection of plants mentioned in The Holy Quran and the Sunnah.
"We will be able to introduce the visitors about the types of plants, their importance and their scientific and nutritional value. The mission of the Quran Park is to contribute in enhancing the cultural and educational role of Islamic heritage through localization of the plants mentioned in The Holy Quran and Sunnah and the embodiment of Islamic heritage," said Lootah.
The park aims to extend the bridges of intellectual and cultural communication with different cultures, religions and people. It will introduce Dubai's multicultural environment to the accomplishments of Islamic civilization in the field of plant environment.
It will also serve in preparing a scientific data of the plants of the Arab environment to increase performance efficiency in agricultural production and scientific research.
Lootah said the park will be one of the technical highlights of Dubai, and complementary to the recreational, educational and tourism projects implemented by the Municipality.
The project, expected to open in 2017, consists of 12 gardens and solar trees with a design inspired by the Arab and Islamic calligraphy.
The solar trees contain solar panels and Wi-Fi system with facility for charging mobile phones and shaded seats for visitors.
Highlights of the Quran Park
Location: Al Khawaneej
Size: 60 hectares
Important elements: Glass House that will contain plants mentioned in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah, shops selling herbs and the Cave of Miracles that will explain Quran miracles using the latest interactive technology.
Features: 12 gardens and solar trees.
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