Heritage Sites · Dubai
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
حي الفهيدي التاريخي
Photo: Al Bastakiya Dubai.jpg · jensimon7 · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 63 m
- 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
- Facilities Toilets 244 m · Parking 53 m · Food nearby 4 m · Shop 146 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 8 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · 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?
- 15 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 12 km
- 22 mfrom Sharjah · 20 km
- 36 mfrom Ajman · 40 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.
neighborhood in Dubai, UAE
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2094764
About & Sources Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is a heritage site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "neighborhood in Dubai, UAE". 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: Traditional Emirati House, Akaas Visual Arts and Coffee Museum.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Dubai
- neighborhood in Dubai, UAE
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood?
No — approach is asphalt at 63 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood?
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 Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood?
Toilets 244 m · Parking 53 m · Food nearby 4 m · Shop 146 m (source: osm).
How high is Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood?
About 8 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.2642, 55.3002 — near Traditional Emirati House, Akaas Visual Arts and Coffee Museum.
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