Souqs · Dubai
Cattle Market Dubai
Photo: Al Qusais Industrial Area 2 (cattle market) - panoramio.jpg · Bin Al Stroker · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 26 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes 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. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 5 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
- Agree a price before anything is wrapped, and expect stalls to close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
- Gold and pearls are sold against paperwork here. Ask for the certificate rather than taking a description on trust.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 7 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 4 km
- 14 mfrom Sharjah · 12 km
- 24 mfrom Ajman · 21 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Evening is the hour, and in summer the only one. Many stalls close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Cattle Market Dubai
Cattle Market Dubai is a souq 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: Al Nahda Pond Park, Al Salem tower and Al Sabah Tower.
At a glance
- Souqs · Dubai
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Cattle Market Dubai?
No — approach is asphalt at 26 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Cattle Market Dubai?
Typically October–April for souqs. Evening is the hour, and in summer the only one. Many stalls close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
How long do I need at Cattle Market Dubai?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Cattle Market Dubai?
About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Cattle Market Dubai?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2852, 55.3952 — near Al Nahda Pond Park, Al Salem tower and Al Sabah Tower.
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