Islands & Coast · Dubai
Palm Jebel Ali
نخلة جبل علي
Photo: Palm Jebel Ali 001.jpg · Nepenthes · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 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
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · 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?
- 59 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 81 km
- 1 h 8 mfrom Sharjah · 75 km
- 1 h 11 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 106 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.
artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2658546
About & Sources Palm Jebel Ali
Palm Jebel Ali is a island or stretch of coast in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "artificial archipelago 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: Jebel Ali Open Beach, Watercooled and Seawings.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Dubai
- artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palm Jebel Ali?
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 Palm Jebel Ali?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Palm Jebel Ali?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Palm Jebel Ali?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Palm Jebel Ali?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.0067, 54.9883 — near Jebel Ali Open Beach, Watercooled and Seawings.
Who can take you there
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