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Wild Wadi Waterpark
Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
2 km · about 5 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesDubai
Al Sufouh
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Al Sufouh
Al Sufouh works well as a base: 10 minutes from Umm Suqaym, 2km from Wild Wadi Waterpark.
Al Sufouh is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 3,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Umm Suqaym, about 5 km away.
Al Sufouh (Arabic: الصفوح) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in western Dubai, Al Sufouh contains many new real estate developments and is home to several free economic clusters such as Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai Internet City. Al Sufouh lies along Dubai's Persian Gulf coast andRead more
comprises two sub-communities:
Al Sufouh 1 begins at the intersection of routes D 63 (Umm Saqeem Street) and D 94 (Al Sufouh Road) near Madinat Jumeirah. Dubai Police Academy, GEMS Wellington International School and Mina A'Salam are located in Al Sufouh 1.
Al Sufouh 2 is located south of Palm Jumeirah. Several free zone economic clusters such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai Media City are located in Al Sufouh 2. Additionally, the area houses Dubai College, the International School of Choueifat, the American University of Dubai and Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai. The Dubai portion of the soon to be developed Logo Island will be part of the Al Sufouh 2 locality.
The Palm Jumeirah lies to the north of Al Sufouh. It is bounded to the south by Emirates Hills and Al Barsha. In September 2016, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, ordered that Al Sufouh Street, a major street in the district, be renamed King Salman Street after King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Al Sufouh?
Within an hour or so of Al Sufouh: Wild Wadi Waterpark (2 km), Ski Dubai (2 km), Burj Al Arab (2 km), Palm Jumeirah (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Al Sufouh?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road, Jebel Jais Road and Jebel Jais Mountain Road.
Where is Al Sufouh?
Al Sufouh is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 5 km from Umm Suqaym.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,337
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.1201, 55.1829
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Worth the detour from Al Sufouh
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Ski Dubai
Indoor ski resort and snow park inside the Mall of the Emirates featuring a real penguin encounter.
2 km · about 5 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.
2 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
14 km · about 25 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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