Sheikh Zayed Road
Sheikh Zayed Road
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighborhood: Trade Centre
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- Jumeirah Lake Towers • 3 min walk
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,755 contributions
Sep 2022
This endless road is what Dubai is all about.
From a small, meaningless fishing village, to a stunning modern city.
Most of the city's iconic building can be found along this road, which will be jammed packed with cars during the morning and afternoon rush hours.
From a small, meaningless fishing village, to a stunning modern city.
Most of the city's iconic building can be found along this road, which will be jammed packed with cars during the morning and afternoon rush hours.
Written November 25, 2022
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Memoirs-Sachin
Mumbai, India667 contributions
Nov 2019
The Sheikh Zayed Road is the main road in Dubai City & has become a tourist spot by its own. The most awesome & architecturally marvelous buildings are all located on this road. Would probably be the world's expensive place for any commercial or residential property.
Written March 8, 2020
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NLB-Artem
Moscow, Russia12,223 contributions
Jan 2024 • Business
Interestingly, the Sheikh Zayed Highway (named after the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi) actually has a direct continuation in Abu Dhabi, and there it changes its name to the Sheikh Dubai Highway, such mutual complementarity.
This is the main artery of Dubai, and from this highway you can see all the most famous attractions of the emirate.
By the way, regarding interchanges and convenience, I do not share the opinion of many enthusiastic commentators. On my last visit, I rented a sports car in Dubai - and I’ll tell you - there is nowhere to accelerate (even outside the city there are cameras everywhere, and very strict laws), the junctions are much less convenient than, for example, in Moscow. And, the funny thing is, there are even traffic lights at the junctions! Very strange and uncomfortable. There are a lot of cars, but the number cannot be compared with Moscow, and with more proper organization of traffic jams in Dubai could have been avoided.
However, there are also a lot of positives - the views from the highway are simply amazing, it’s always clean and beautifully decorated, I like it)
This is the main artery of Dubai, and from this highway you can see all the most famous attractions of the emirate.
By the way, regarding interchanges and convenience, I do not share the opinion of many enthusiastic commentators. On my last visit, I rented a sports car in Dubai - and I’ll tell you - there is nowhere to accelerate (even outside the city there are cameras everywhere, and very strict laws), the junctions are much less convenient than, for example, in Moscow. And, the funny thing is, there are even traffic lights at the junctions! Very strange and uncomfortable. There are a lot of cars, but the number cannot be compared with Moscow, and with more proper organization of traffic jams in Dubai could have been avoided.
However, there are also a lot of positives - the views from the highway are simply amazing, it’s always clean and beautifully decorated, I like it)
Written February 10, 2024
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,852 contributions
Jan 2023
Named after the founding father of the UAE, this 14 to 16 lane highway right through the middle of town results from a megalomanic view of how the city of the future should look like. Get from A to B by car is just not possible if you want a livable city center. My city of the future is green with parks and cosy squares where you can meet others. A center , where there is priority for pedestrians and cyclists. Where vehicles do not make noise and pollute the air. Moreover, the enormous extra amount of asphalt and concrete in a desert town is contributing to an even hotter micro climate.
Written February 6, 2023
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dianedinky
Dunfermline, UK1,346 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Not sure why I'm reviewing this as it is not a tourist attraction but a highway. It is also very long and covers many parts of the city so there are different buildings around depending on how far along it you are.
My hotel was on this road so I will comment on my surroundings. I was staying near the Dubai Mall end.
Well, you can walk to the Museum of the Future which is off this road, there are several metro stations both sides (use the bridges you'll never get across these lanes of traffic), the world's tallest hotel The Genoa is on this road, as are many new hotels including one in the style of London's Big Ben.
Ultimately, it is a road. And a very, very busy one so take a metro ride.
Best feature is the Wendy's burger restaurant down from the Genoa!
My hotel was on this road so I will comment on my surroundings. I was staying near the Dubai Mall end.
Well, you can walk to the Museum of the Future which is off this road, there are several metro stations both sides (use the bridges you'll never get across these lanes of traffic), the world's tallest hotel The Genoa is on this road, as are many new hotels including one in the style of London's Big Ben.
Ultimately, it is a road. And a very, very busy one so take a metro ride.
Best feature is the Wendy's burger restaurant down from the Genoa!
Written January 1, 2024
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our hotel was on the road and we enjoyed walking alongside the road while in the area to check out the many tall towers. Our hotel was by the Financial Street metro station and we went up and down this road a few times on the metro to save some money while visiting Dubai.
Major attractions along the road include the Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, downtown area (where Burj Khalifa is), and Dubai Marina. The main metro line also runs alongside the row. Most of the attractions we visited in Dubai were around this road. We also saw some very nice cars while around this road too.
Major attractions along the road include the Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame, downtown area (where Burj Khalifa is), and Dubai Marina. The main metro line also runs alongside the row. Most of the attractions we visited in Dubai were around this road. We also saw some very nice cars while around this road too.
Written September 1, 2024
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andyh67186334
Coalville, UK10,862 contributions
Jul 2022
I was staying in a hotel near the World Trade Centre Metro Station on Sheikh Zayed Road, and either caught the Metro or walked virtually the length of the road until the pavement ran out.
There are 4 Metro Stations on the road, museums, numerous hotels, shops, restaurants and cafes. so plenty to see and do.
I observed and photographed the road from street level, the pool area of my hotel, the Sky View Observatory and the 154th floor of the Burj Khalifa which gives a perspective of the size of the road.
I found it really good exercise in the late afternoon to walk along the road as it's in the shade. Take plenty off water with you though.
There are 4 Metro Stations on the road, museums, numerous hotels, shops, restaurants and cafes. so plenty to see and do.
I observed and photographed the road from street level, the pool area of my hotel, the Sky View Observatory and the 154th floor of the Burj Khalifa which gives a perspective of the size of the road.
I found it really good exercise in the late afternoon to walk along the road as it's in the shade. Take plenty off water with you though.
Written July 20, 2022
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,510 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We traveled through it daily by metro and we saw it at night from the sky Observatory and by day from Burj.
Really impressive, so many cars using it daily and apparently in a rather efficient manner. By night it's lit and really looks stunning.
Really impressive, so many cars using it daily and apparently in a rather efficient manner. By night it's lit and really looks stunning.
Written April 9, 2022
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Razan Z
192 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Sheikh Zayed Road is an absolute beautiful road with its amazing 7-lanes! I use it everyday to get to work and there’s rarely any traffic despite it being the most popular road in Dubai! It's very clean, well structured and efficient in getting you to where you want to go! Plus, the disciplined driving on this road is truly impressive.
Written June 12, 2023
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,658 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Known to be the longest road in the UAE, construction for Sheikh Zayed Road began in 1971. The highway was completed in 1980. The road is named after the then President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Written December 20, 2022
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Pakistani H
Karachi, Pakistan
Arriving in Dubai next week, can anyone please suggest me a place from where I can get a panoramic view Sheikh Zayed road? Tried searching but all were suggesting hotels to stay in. I have already booked my hotel. Thanks in advance :)
Written December 16, 2022
Arrive in Dubai for New year where is the best Area to stay I want to visit Dubai mall and watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Nothing to over priced for a hotel.
Written October 4, 2015
U can stay at warwek hotel on sheikh Zayed road or grand of Emirates they are nice hotels and not over priced. In addition so close to dubai mall
Written October 5, 2015
Shamla236
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hi - do you offer airport transfers? cost?
What tours available - I cant access your website.
Written February 19, 2015
By street markets you possibly might mean as in open air street markets like in Malaysia , where you are from .....then the answer is no. This road is like an eight lane highway with speeding cars , its more like a speed track with bad drivers than anything else . The part of Dubai that resembles most a street market is in Deira in the old part of town.
Written February 6, 2015
Dear Agnes, you can see Citymax al Barsha hotel, it is 690 AED (abaut 138 euros per night for two person). Citymax Hotel Al Barsha offers modern accommodation across the street from Mall of Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world. Jumeirah Beach Park is 12 km away. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. Or maybe Casells al Barsha 4* hotel, superior room for a 171 euros per night for a 2 person. Citymax Bur Dubai 3* is only 109 euros per night for a 2 person, it is few km far from Dubai mall and Mall of Emirates, but it is near metro station. Beside all, there is hotel shutlle bus to Jumeirah beach, Dubai mall and Mall of Emirates, it is ffree of charge
Written January 12, 2015
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