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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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Al Safa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Al Safa
Al Safa works well as a base: 5 minutes from Al Wasl, 5km from Burj Khalifa.
Al Safa is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Wasl, about 4 km away.
Al Safa (Arabic: الصفا) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Safa is located in western Dubai and is bordered to the north by Jumeirah, to the south by Al Quoz, to the east by Al Wasl, and to the west by Al Manara. Al Safa is bounded to the northwest and southwest by routes D 92 (Al Wasl Road) and ERead more
11 (Sheikh Zayed Road) respectively.
Al Safa is a residential area; Interchange No. 2 (Pepsi Interchange) of Sheikh Zayed Road forms the southeastern periphery of the locality. Al Safa terminates at Interchange No. 3. Al Safa is divided into two subcommunities — Al Safa 1 and Al Safa 2, which house extremely affluent residential communities. Important landmarks in Al Safa include Emirates English Speaking School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, Jumeirah Primary School and English College Dubai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Al Safa?
Within an hour or so of Al Safa: Burj Khalifa (5 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (6 km), Burj Al Arab (6 km), Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (6 km).
Are there any good drives near Al Safa?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Al Safa?
Al Safa is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 4 km from Al Wasl.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,672
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.1705, 55.2334
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Worth the detour from Al Safa
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Wild Wadi Waterpark
Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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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.
10 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.
11 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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