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Wild Wadi Waterpark
Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
2 km · about 5 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesDubai
Umm Al Sheif
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Umm Al Sheif
Umm Al Sheif works well as a base: 10 minutes from Al Safa, 2km from Wild Wadi Waterpark.
Umm Al Sheif is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 6,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Safa, about 5 km away.
Umm Al Sheif (Arabic: أم الشيف) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Umm Al Sheif is a small, residential locality in western Dubai. It is bordered to the north by Umm Suqeim, the northeast by Al Manara, the south by Al Barsha and Al Quoz and the west by Al Sufouh. It is bounded to the north by route DRead more
92 (Al Wasl Road) and to the south by route E 11 (Sheikh Zayed Road). A local road (Al Thaniya Road) separates Umm Al Sheif from Al Manara.
Umm Al Sheif is a developing, affluent residential community with villas and town houses. The local road system primarily conforms to the grid plan, however, residential communities are divided typically into lots. Even-numbered roads run northeast–southwest, while odd-numbered roads sun northwest–southeast. The Emirates International School is located in Umm Al Sheif.
Umm Al Sheif is around a 15-minute drive from Burj khalifa, and around same distance from Palm Jumeirah Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Umm Al Sheif?
Within an hour or so of Umm Al Sheif: Wild Wadi Waterpark (2 km), Ski Dubai (2 km), Burj Al Arab (2 km), Palm Jumeirah (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Umm Al Sheif?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road and Jebel Jais Mountain Road.
Where is Umm Al Sheif?
Umm Al Sheif is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 5 km from Al Safa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,263
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.1323, 55.2057
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Worth the detour from Umm Al Sheif
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.
2 km · about 5 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.
2 km · about 5 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
10 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.
10 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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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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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