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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Al Wasl
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Al Wasl
Al Wasl works well as a base: 5 minutes from Al Safa, 2km from Burj Khalifa.
Al Wasl is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 22,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Safa, about 4 km away.
Al Wasl (Arabic: الوصل) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The locality is located in western Dubai, between the first and second interchanges of route E 11 (Sheikh Zayed Road). Al Wasl is a residential community and is bordered to the north by Jumeirah, to the south by Business Bay, to west by AlRead more
Safa and to the east by Al Satwa.
The population of Al Wasl is 10,736 as the population estimation at the end of 2017.
The locality gets its name from a historic British reference to the city of Dubai. Important landmarks in the locality include the publishing offices of Gulf News and Al Bayan, Al Mazaya Centre and Safa Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Al Wasl?
Within an hour or so of Al Wasl: Burj Khalifa (2 km), Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (2 km), Dubai Frame (6 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Al Wasl?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Al Wasl?
Al Wasl is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 4 km from Al Safa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,153
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.1988, 55.2557
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Worth the detour from Al Wasl
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
2 km · about 5 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.
6 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.
10 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.
10 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.
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.
14 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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