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Things to see in Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates): 12 places and when to go
Jebel Ali is a town in United Arab Emirates with around 80,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly With kids (5), Nature (4), Wildlife (3). The best known are Ain Dubai, Legoland Dubai and Motiongate Dubai. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Arab Emirates · 24.9762, 55.0107
- Population
- About 80,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (5) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali), 18 km as the crow flies
What to see in Jebel Ali
The places in and around Jebel Ali, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ain DubaiObservation wheel in Dubai, UAE16 km
- Legoland DubaiFamily theme park in Dubai6.4 km
- Motiongate DubaiTheme park in Dubai6.1 km
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel AliChurch building in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates12 km
- Madame Tussauds DubaiWax-work museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates16 km
- Masjid Al RahimMosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates16 km
- Real Madrid WorldAmusement park in United Arab Emirates5.9 km
- Jabal ‘AlīMountain in United Arab Emirates13 km
- Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) ReserveProtected area12 km
- Jebel Ali Marine SanctuaryProtected area8.5 km
- LEGOLAND Water ParkWith kids6.2 km
- Private Conservation ReserveProtected area22 km
When to go to Jebel Ali
The best time to visit Jebel Ali is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:36
- FebBest time11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- AprPossible12:35
- MayBetter not13:13
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:52
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:24
- NovBest time10:46
- DecBest time10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. In January, 8 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jebel Ali
The nearest main airport is Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, Dubai(Jebel Ali)), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dubai58 places39 km
- Sharjah19 places59 km
- Abu Dhabi25 places86 km
- Al Ain9 places111 km
- Ras Al Khaimah10 places130 km
- Fujairah34 places135 km
And all of United Arab Emirates, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jebel Ali?
The best known: Ain Dubai, Legoland Dubai, Motiongate Dubai, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel Ali, Madame Tussauds Dubai. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jebel Ali?
November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to Jebel Ali?
The nearest main airport is Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), 18 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jebel Ali as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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