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Expo Lake — Al Qudra lake at sunset.jpg

Parks & Gardens · Dubai

Expo Lake

Photo: Al Qudra lake at sunset.jpg · MuhammadKazmi23 · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — step-free in most Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Opening hours Open 24 hours, every day Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
  • 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. Public parks are family spaces. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 61 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

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 27 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 77 km
  • 1 h 35 mfrom Sharjah · 87 km
  • 1 h 40 mfrom Ajman · 96 km

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

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

A winter daytime and a summer evening place; in the hot months parks fill only after dark.

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

About & Sources Expo Lake

Expo Lake is a park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are 24/7; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Ḩadabat ar Rajībah, maktum departures and Al Qudra Roundabout.

At a glance

  • Parks & Gardens · Dubai
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Expo Lake — Al Qudra lake at sunset.jpg
MuhammadKazmi23 · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Expo Lake — Al qudra lake overrview at evening.jpg
MuhammadKazmi23 · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Expo Lake — Above the EXPO 2020 Lake in Al Qudra.jpg
Hari K Kava · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours at Expo Lake?

Open 24 hours, every day (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.

When is the best time to visit Expo Lake?

Typically October–April for parks & gardens. A winter daytime and a summer evening place; in the hot months parks fill only after dark.

How long do I need at Expo Lake?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

How high is Expo Lake?

About 61 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Expo Lake?

In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 24.8544, 55.2480 — near Ḩadabat ar Rajībah, maktum departures and Al Qudra Roundabout.

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