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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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Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre works well as a base: 2km from Burj Khalifa.
Dubai International Financial Centre is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 36,000 people. You drive on the right here.
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a special economic zone in Dubai covering 110 ha (272 acres), established in 2004 as a financial hub for companies operating throughout the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) markets.
DIFC is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, an independentRead more
regulator exclusive to the zone, and by its own court system, DIFC Courts, separate from the Emirate of Dubai's legal system and that of the federal government of the UAE. DIFC follows the common law framework and operates in English.
DIFC is one of Dubai's independent free zones; it offers companies 100% ownership without the need for a local partner. The freezone houses financial institutions, and wealth funds in addition to retail and hotel space dedicated to the free zones.
DIFC offers clients a 50-year guarantee of zero taxes on corporate income and profits, complemented by the UAE's network of double taxation treaties.
It was reported in 2022 that DIFC had a 19% annual increase in non-financial firms, bringing the total number of international companies, family businesses, and corporate service providers to over 3,000.
During the 2026 Iran war, a building in DIFC was damaged by debris from a drone attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Dubai International Financial Centre?
Within an hour or so of Dubai International Financial Centre: Burj Khalifa (2 km), Dubai Frame (4 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (12 km), Burj Al Arab (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Dubai International Financial Centre?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Dubai International Financial Centre?
Dubai International Financial Centre is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 36,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.2106, 55.2779
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Worth the detour from Dubai International Financial Centre
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.
4 km · about 5 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
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.
15 km · about 30 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.
18 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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