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Viewpoints · Abu Dhabi

Clock Tower

Photo: Clock R-A - By Fadi Fayyadh Al Toubeh - panoramio.jpg · Fadi Fayad Al Taoba · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Before you go

10 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 39 m
  • Time needed 30–60 minutes Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy on arrival — the road to it can be the hard part Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes — edges are rarely fenced Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Food nearby 109 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. A wind layer. It is cooler and much windier at the edge. Source: editor · category default
  • Wheelchair Partly step-free Source: osm
  • Elevation 280 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

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Safety notes

  • Summer here is humid as well as hot, and the humidity is what catches visitors out: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day matter more than the temperature reading suggests.
  • Flying a drone needs a permit, and there are large no-fly areas around airports, ports and government buildings. Do not assume a camera drone is allowed anywhere.
  • Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
  • During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 1 h 31 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 147 km
  • 4 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 3 km
  • 1 h 31 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 158 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–March
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ComfortableToo hot

Winter air is clearest; spring and early summer bring dust that can flatten a view for days.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Clock Tower

Clock Tower is a viewpoint in Abu Dhabi, 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: Al ain oasis, Al Ain Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum.

At a glance

  • Viewpoints · Abu Dhabi
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Clock Tower?

No — approach is asphalt at 39 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Clock Tower?

Typically November–March for viewpoints. Winter air is clearest; spring and early summer bring dust that can flatten a view for days.

How long do I need at Clock Tower?

30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Clock Tower?

Food nearby 109 m (source: osm).

How high is Clock Tower?

About 280 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Clock Tower?

In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.2211, 55.7580 — near Al ain oasis, Al Ain Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum.

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