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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesDubai
Jebel Ali
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali works well as a base: 10 minutes from Al Furjan, 13km from Palm Jumeirah.
Jebel Ali is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 210,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Furjan, about 5 km away.
Jebel Ali (Arabic: جبل علي) is a major port city located within the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the city of Dubai. Situated along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, it serves as one of the UAE's most significant industrial and logistical hubs. Off itsRead more
coast lies the artificial archipelago Palm Jebel Ali, one of several palm-shaped islands developed by Nakheel as part of Dubai's coastal expansion projects. The area also encompasses Expo City Dubai, the legacy site of Expo 2020, and Dubai Investment Park, a mixed-use complex that includes industrial, commercial, and residential zones. As of 2024, it has a total population of 540,732.
Initially a sparsely inhabited coastal area, Jebel Ali was developed in the 1970s as part of a state-directed initiative to diversify Dubai's economy beyond oil. It is the site of the Port of Jebel Ali, the largest man-made harbor in the world and the busiest port in the Middle East by container volume. The port is operated by DP World and serves as a major regional transshipment and cargo handling hub.
Adjacent to the port is the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), established in 1985 to attract foreign investment through regulatory and tax incentives. As of recent years, JAFZA hosts over 8,700 companies from more than 100 countries and contributes approximately 23 percent of Dubai's gross domestic product, with a particular emphasis on non-oil sectors.
The area includes several large-scale infrastructure installations, including the Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex, one of the largest combined power and water facilities in the world. It also houses Emirates Global Aluminium, a major aluminum smelter, along with oil storage and bunkering terminals, warehousing complexes, and labor accommodations. Jebel Ali is connected to regional and international transport networks via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), the Dubai Metro Red Line, and Al Maktoum International Airport, located in the adjacent Dubai South district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Jebel Ali?
Within an hour or so of Jebel Ali: Palm Jumeirah (13 km), LEGOLAND Dubai (13 km), Motiongate Dubai (14 km), Ski Dubai (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Jebel Ali?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road and Jebel Jais Road.
Where is Jebel Ali?
Jebel Ali is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 5 km from Al Furjan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 210,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.0025, 55.1081
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Worth the detour from Jebel Ali
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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LEGOLAND Dubai
Dubai's family-friendly LEGOLAND park with over 40 rides and a water park in Dubai Parks and Resorts.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
17 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.
17 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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