Sports and Recreation
Al Ahli club was established in 1970, when two local football teams Al Wehdah and Al Shabab (est. 1962) joined together, and then four years later another local team Al Najah joiened to form Al Ahli Club. It is located next to the Stadium metro station. The club competes in basketball, volleyball, handball, track sport, table tennis and track cycling. Al Ahli Horse Riding Club offers a wide selection of horse associated activities throughout the year.
The community enjoys two public parks.
- Al Qusais 1 park is situated near the Masjid Al Ansar mosque with a basketball court and extensive play area for children.
- Al Qusais 2 park is situated behind Damascus Street near Elite Classic Hotel.
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