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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Downtown Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai works well as a base: 5 minutes from Al Bada'a, 1km from Burj Khalifa.
Downtown Dubai is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Bada'a, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Downtown Dubai?
Within an hour or so of Downtown Dubai: Burj Khalifa (1 km), Dubai Frame (5 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (11 km), Burj Al Arab (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Downtown Dubai?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Downtown Dubai?
Downtown Dubai is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 4 km from Al Bada'a.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,201
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.1941, 55.2781
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Worth the detour from Downtown Dubai
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
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.
11 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.
11 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.
12 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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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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Motiongate Dubai
Hollywood-inspired theme park in Dubai Parks featuring attractions based on DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate films.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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