Heritage Sites · Abu Dhabi
Qattara Oasis
واحة القطارة
Photo: Qattara Animals.jpg · Alexandermcnabb · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 280 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 28 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 131 km
- 9 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 7 km
- 1 h 27 mfrom Hatta (mountain enclave) · 109 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
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Qattara Oasis
Qattara Oasis is a heritage site in Abu Dhabi, 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 November–March. Nearby: AAN2557, Al Jimi Oasis and Marizhab Hadikath.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Abu Dhabi
- Season: November–March (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 Qattara Oasis?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
How long do I need at Qattara Oasis?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Qattara Oasis?
About 280 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Qattara Oasis?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.2646, 55.7508 — near AAN2557, Al Jimi Oasis and Marizhab Hadikath.
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