Heritage Sites · Dubai
Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site
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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 113 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 57 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 101 km
- 2 h 4 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 113 km
- 2 h 9 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 126 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 Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site
Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site is a heritage site in Dubai, 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: Makadd al Jamal, Saruq Al Hadid and Sustainability & Innovation Centre.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Dubai
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site?
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-Oshoosh Archeological Site?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site?
About 113 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al-Oshoosh Archeological Site?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 24.6550, 55.3461 — near Makadd al Jamal, Saruq Al Hadid and Sustainability & Innovation Centre.
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