Islands & Coast · Dubai
Bur Dubai
بر دبي
Photo: Bur dubai waterfront.jpg · No machine-readable author provided. Tournesol assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 77 m
- Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- 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. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 4 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Boat trips depend on sea state and on the operator's own licence; several islands are protected or restricted and cannot be visited on your own.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 16 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 13 km
- 24 mfrom Sharjah · 22 km
- 37 mfrom Ajman · 41 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Boat trips depend on sea state, and the Gulf of Oman side on the east coast behaves differently from the Arabian Gulf side on the west.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Bur Dubai
Bur Dubai is a island or stretch of coast in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Iranian Mosque, Satwa, Za'Abeel Park and Zabeel Park.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Dubai
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Bur Dubai?
No — approach is asphalt at 77 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Bur Dubai?
Typically October–April for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state, and the Gulf of Oman side on the east coast behaves differently from the Arabian Gulf side on the west.
How long do I need at Bur Dubai?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
How high is Bur Dubai?
About 4 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Bur Dubai?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2356, 55.2871 — near Iranian Mosque, Satwa, Za'Abeel Park and Zabeel Park.
Who can take you there
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.