Springs & Oases · Abu Dhabi
Al ‘Idd
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — wet stone at the edge Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with supervision near water 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. These sit in working villages, not resorts. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 100 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
- Hot springs run genuinely hot and the pools are shared. Check the temperature before getting in, and dress as the people already there are dressed.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 2 h 47 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 244 km
- 38 mfrom Liwa (Empty Quarter gateway) · 31 km
- 2 h 49 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 256 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
Hot springs are a winter pleasure; in summer the walk to them is the problem.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
spring in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q21738077
About & Sources Al ‘Idd
Al ‘Idd is a spring or oasis in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "spring in Abu Dhabi Emirate, 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–April. Nearby: Radūm, Abū Saddayn and Al Māriyah.
At a glance
- Springs & Oases · Abu Dhabi
- spring in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al ‘Idd?
Typically November–April for springs & oases. Hot springs are a winter pleasure; in summer the walk to them is the problem.
How long do I need at Al ‘Idd?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al ‘Idd?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Al ‘Idd?
About 100 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al ‘Idd?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 23.0794, 53.5547 — near Radūm, Abū Saddayn and Al Māriyah.
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