cathedral
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
One of the world's largest mosques, featuring 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
6 km · about 10 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi
Musaffah
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Musaffah
Musaffah works well as a base: 15 minutes from Mohammed Bin Zayed City, 6km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Musaffah is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with about 240,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mohammed Bin Zayed City, about 7 km away.
Musaffah Port (Arabic: ميناء مصفّح) is an Abu Dhabi Ports' port located in the industrial area of Musaffah south west of the city of Abu Dhabi. The deepwater Musaffah Port and Musaffah Channel include a general cargo terminal at the northwest corner of the Musaffah Industrial Area, as well as an extensive waterfrontRead more
nearly 40 km long that is occupied by numerous private berths and terminals. It's the city's second port after the establishment of Location Zayed Port in 1972.
The port and channel serve the adjacent Musaffah Industrial Area and the industrial areas of ICAD I, ICAD II and ICAD III. A number of large commercial and industrial companies occupy the waterfront, including steel works, shipyards, rig construction, offshore construction and supply, dredging, shipping and construction companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Musaffah?
Within an hour or so of Musaffah: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (6 km), Yas Marina Circuit (17 km), Yas Waterworld (19 km), Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Musaffah?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Musaffah?
Musaffah is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, about 7 km from Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 243,341
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Abu Dhabi
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 24.3589, 54.4827
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Worth the detour from Musaffah
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Yas Marina Circuit
Spectacular Abu Dhabi circuit with a hotel built over the track
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Yas Waterworld
Abu Dhabi's Emirati-themed waterpark on Yas Island with over 40 rides, slides, and attractions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
World's first Ferrari-branded theme park on Yas Island featuring the fastest roller coaster on the planet.
19 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Louvre Abu Dhabi
A stunning museum designed by Jean Nouvel with a perforated dome creating a rain of light, housing a universal collection of art and civilization.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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