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Dubai Frame
A 150-meter-tall picture-frame-shaped structure offering views of old Dubai on one side and the modern skyline on the other from its glass-bottomed skywalk.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Al Karama
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Al Karama
Al Karama works well as a base: 1km from Dubai Frame.
Al Karama is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 76,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Al Karama, or simply Karama (الكرامة, literally meaning dignity), is a residential district of Dubai located on the western banks of the Dubai Creek and one of the older communities of the city. It is outwardly distinctive due to the regularity of its low-rise residential buildings. The area, which was planned on aRead more
tight grid system, is home to thousands of people even though it is only two square kilometers in size. Al Karama is the most populous residential area in Dubai and the most central part of Dubai. Al Karama is also one of the most accessible parts in Dubai, that makes it very easy for residents to travel to any other parts of the city from Karama with ease due to the wide range of transport available in the town.
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What is there to see near Al Karama?
Within an hour or so of Al Karama: Dubai Frame (1 km), Burj Khalifa (5 km), Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (5 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Al Karama?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Al Karama?
Al Karama is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 75,560
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.2400, 55.3011
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Worth the detour from Al Karama
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Massive aquarium inside the Dubai Mall with a 10-million-litre tank and a walk-through tunnel beneath sharks and rays.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Wild Wadi Waterpark
Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Burj Al Arab
Sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own artificial island in Dubai, often called the world's most luxurious hotel.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Ski Dubai
Indoor ski resort and snow park inside the Mall of the Emirates featuring a real penguin encounter.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Palm Jumeirah
The world's largest artificial island shaped like a palm tree, home to luxury resorts, beaches, and the iconic Atlantis hotel at its crescent.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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