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The municipality of Dubai is the largest city of the Persian Gulf emirate of the same name, and has built a global reputation for large-scale developments and architectural works. Among the most visible of these developments—particularly from the perspective of astronauts on board the International Space Station—are three human-made archipelagos. The two Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali) appear as stylized palm trees when viewed from above. The World Islands evoke a rough map of the world from an air- or space-borne perspective. Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands are highlighted in this astronaut photograph. Palm Jumeirah (image lower left) was begun in 2001 and required more than 50 million cubic meters of dredged sand to raise the islands above the Persian Gulf sea level. Construction of the Palm Jumeirah islands was completed in 2006; the islands are now being developed for residential and commercial housing and infrastructure. Creation of the 300 World Islands (image upper right) was begun in 2003 and completed in 2008, using 320 million cubic meters of sand and 37 million tonnes of rock for the surrounding 27-kilometer-long protective breakwater. Little to no infrastructure development of The World is apparent in this astronaut photograph. Also visible at the lower edge of the astronaut photograph is another notable structure—the Burj Khalifa (image lower right and rotated 90 degrees in inset). Burj Khalifa stands 800 meters (2,600 feet) high, and it is currently the world’s tallest structure. The astronaut photograph captures enough detail to make out the tapering outline of the building as well as its dark, needle-like shadow pointing towards the northeast.
The municipality of Dubai is the largest city of the Persian Gulf emirate of the same name, and has built a global reputation for large-scale developments and architectural works. Among the most visible of these developments—particularly from the perspective of astronauts on board the International Space Station—are three human-made archipelagos. The two Palm Islands (Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali) appear as stylized palm trees when viewed from above. The World Islands evoke a rough map of the world from an air- or space-borne perspective. Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands are highlighted in this astronaut photograph. Palm Jumeirah (image lower left) was begun in 2001 and required more than 50 million cubic meters of dredged sand to raise the islands above the Persian Gulf sea level. Construction of the Palm Jumeirah islands was completed in 2006; the islands are now being developed for residential and commercial housing and infrastructure. Creation of the 300 World Islands (image upper right) was begun in 2003 and completed in 2008, using 320 million cubic meters of sand and 37 million tonnes of rock for the surrounding 27-kilometer-long protective breakwater. Little to no infrastructure development of The World is apparent in this astronaut photograph. Also visible at the lower edge of the astronaut photograph is another notable structure—the Burj Khalifa (image lower right and rotated 90 degrees in inset). Burj Khalifa stands 800 meters (2,600 feet) high, and it is currently the world’s tallest structure. The astronaut photograph captures enough detail to make out the tapering outline of the building as well as its dark, needle-like shadow pointing towards the northeast.
iss073e0134584 (May 22, 2025) --- Dubai, the United Arab Emirates' largest city with a population af 3.94 million on the Persian Gulf coast, is pictured at approximately 11:44 p.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the Arabian Peninsula. Featured prominently at left center, is the artifical island of Palm Jumeirah.
Photo by Member of the Expedition 22 crew.
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Umm Suqaym

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia

About Umm Suqaym

Umm Suqaym works well as a base: 10 minutes from Al Sufouh, 3km from Wild Wadi Waterpark.

Umm Suqaym is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Sufouh, about 5 km away.

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Within an hour or so of Umm Suqaym: Wild Wadi Waterpark (3 km), Burj Al Arab (3 km), Ski Dubai (4 km), Burj Khalifa (8 km).

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The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.

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Umm Suqaym is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 5 km from Al Sufouh.

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Population
16,459
Continent
Asia
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Dubai
Timezone
Asia/Dubai
Coordinates
25.1549, 55.2101

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Worth the detour from Umm Suqaym

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Wild Wadi Waterpark

Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.

3 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 10 min drive

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Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.

8 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

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