Rasrani Bageecha

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White ring-shaped swings hanging from black frames over patterned green turf among tropical plants in a Malé park

Previously known as Sultan's Park and once part of the grounds of the now-demolished sultan’s palace, this former green lung of Male was redeveloped and renamed Rasrani Bageecha in 2017. Instead of a much-needed, meditative and shady public space, it's now a neon-clad Dubai-style entertainment zone with various playgrounds, which will at least appeal to kids.

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