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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Dubai Marina
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina works well as a base: 5 minutes from The Palm Jumeirah, 3km from Palm Jumeirah.
Dubai Marina is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is The Palm Jumeirah, about 4 km away.
Dubai Marina (Arabic: مرسى دبي), also known as Marsa Dubai, is a district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is built around an artificially constructed canal along a 3-kilometre (2 mi) stretch of the Persian Gulf shoreline. In 2024 it had a population of 70,550.
The district can accommodate over 120,000 people, andRead more
is located on Interchange 5 between Jebel Ali Port and the area which hosts Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and the American University in Dubai. The Dubai Marina was inspired by the Concord Pacific Place development along False Creek in Vancouver, Canada. There have been many instances of marine wildlife, especially whales and sharks, entering the marina because of its proximity to the open sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Dubai Marina?
Within an hour or so of Dubai Marina: Palm Jumeirah (3 km), Ski Dubai (6 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (7 km), Burj Al Arab (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Dubai Marina?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road, Jebel Jais Road and Jebel Jais Mountain Road.
Where is Dubai Marina?
Dubai Marina is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 4 km from The Palm Jumeirah.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 120,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.0852, 55.1465
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Worth the detour from Dubai Marina
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.
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.
7 km · about 15 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
18 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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