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Springs & Oases · Dubai

Ain Dubai

عين دبي

Photo: Ferris Wheel Ain Dubai in Dubai 02.jpg · Paasikivi · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

12 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is paving_stones at 150 m
  • Entry fee Entry fee charged — amount not recorded Source: osm
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — wet stone at the edge Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes, with supervision near water Source: editor · category default
  • Opening hours Tu-Fr 12:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:00- Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
  • Facilities Toilets 123 m · Parking 110 m · Food nearby 113 m · Shop 229 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. These sit in working villages, not resorts. Source: editor · category default
  • Wheelchair Step-free access Source: osm
  • Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Safety notes

  • Hot springs run genuinely hot and the pools are shared. Check the temperature before getting in, and dress as the people already there are dressed.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 38 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 39 km
  • 46 mfrom Sharjah · 48 km
  • 59 mfrom Ajman · 67 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Hot springs are a winter pleasure; in summer the walk to them is the problem.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

observation wheel in Dubai, UAE

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q40132250

About & Sources Ain Dubai

Ain Dubai is a spring or oasis in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "observation wheel in Dubai, UAE". Practical notes from open data: an entry fee is recorded (yes) and recorded opening hours are Tu-Fr 12:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:00-; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Illusion City Dubai, Madame Tussauds Dubai and Bluewaters Island.

At a glance

  • Springs & Oases · Dubai
  • observation wheel in Dubai, UAE
  • Entry fee: yes (OSM)
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Ain Dubai — Ferris Wheel Ain Dubai in Dubai 02.jpg
Paasikivi · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Ain Dubai — 2022 Ain Dubai 6 (51824167326).jpg
anoldent · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Ain Dubai — A beautiful view Of dubai Eye from Dubai Harbours.jpg
Ahsan Younas · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Ain Dubai — Ain Dubai (37832170594).jpg
Mark Watkin · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Ain Dubai?

No — approach is paving_stones at 150 m (source: osm).

Is there an entry fee at Ain Dubai?

Entry fee charged — amount not recorded (source: osm). Amounts change; confirm on arrival.

What are the opening hours at Ain Dubai?

Tu-Fr 12:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:00- (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.

When is the best time to visit Ain Dubai?

Typically November–April for springs & oases. Hot springs are a winter pleasure; in summer the walk to them is the problem.

How long do I need at Ain Dubai?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Ain Dubai?

Toilets 123 m · Parking 110 m · Food nearby 113 m · Shop 229 m (source: osm).

How high is Ain Dubai?

About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Ain Dubai?

In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.0801, 55.1238 — near Illusion City Dubai, Madame Tussauds Dubai and Bluewaters Island.

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