Wadis · Dubai
Al Qudra Lake
Photo: Al Qudra Lakes from Above.jpg · Charbel Zakhour · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 102 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
- Flash floods: never enter a Hajar wadi when rain is forecast anywhere in its catchment, even under a clear sky where you are standing. Water arrives fast and the way out is usually the way the water is coming.
- Pools are deep, cold and edged with slippery rock. Wear shoes you can swim in and keep valuables in a dry bag.
- Many wadi tracks cross private farmland and villages. Dress modestly on the approach and leave gates as you found them.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 59 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 67 km
- 1 h 7 mfrom Sharjah · 77 km
- 1 h 12 mfrom Ajman · 86 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
The Hajar wadis hold water after winter rain, which is both the reason to go and the reason to check the forecast for the whole catchment first.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
lake in Dubai
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q22948515
About & Sources Al Qudra Lake
Al Qudra Lake is a wadi in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "lake in Dubai". 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: Al Qudra Lakes, Love Lake, Dubai and Love Lake.
At a glance
- Wadis · Dubai
- lake in Dubai
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Qudra Lake?
Typically November–April for wadis. The Hajar wadis hold water after winter rain, which is both the reason to go and the reason to check the forecast for the whole catchment first.
How long do I need at Al Qudra Lake?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al Qudra Lake?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Al Qudra Lake?
About 102 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Qudra Lake?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 24.8338, 55.3762 — near Al Qudra Lakes, Love Lake, Dubai and Love Lake.
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