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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
Dubai works well as a base: 15 minutes from Dubai Motor City, 3km from IMG Worlds of Adventure.
Dubai is a major city located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a population of 3,790,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Dubai sits in United Arab Emirates, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Dubai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dubai to your route.
E 311 (known in Arabic as شارع ﺇ ٣١١) is a major road in the United Arab Emirates. It begins in New Al Falah in Abu Dhabi and extends north-eastward towards the Ras al-Khaimah emirate. E 311 has been called Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road since January 2013 and is commonly known as SMBZ Road. Prior to that it wasRead more
called Emirates Road, but that name is now given to E 611, which was previously Dubai Bypass Road.
It was originally designed by the Dubai Municipality to cut the traffic of heavy vehicles from the downtown area. However, due to the very bad road infrastructure in Sharjah, traffic bottle-necks are often seen near Dubai-Sharjah border. In 2006 it was re-developed by RTA in Dubai, creating 6 lanes on each side.
In mid-2005, the road was extended to reach the UAE's northernmost emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, passing through the emirates of Ajman, Umm al-Quwain and Sharjah. There is also a project to extend the E 311 through Ras al-Khaimah to the UAE's northern border with Oman (Musandam Peninsula).
In Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road is a prime location for new projects as the area surrounding it can now be accessed easily. Many projects have been proposed or are in various stages of development along the road, including International City, Arabian Ranches, Dubailand, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Global Village, Dubai Sports City Hessa street exit.
Within the city of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road used to be known as the most dangerous road in the UAE, with 19 fatalities recorded on it within the first six months of 2006. But with improved road designs and replacement of several roundabouts with interchanges, flyovers, speed cameras and increase in lanes, it has become much safer to drive. This road is also used to commute from Jebel Ali area in Dubai to the old town of Dubai such as Bur Dubai and Deira. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road is located in the east of Dubai, parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). People also use the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) as an alternative to the Sheikh Zayed Road E11 which has open road toll gates, SALIK that deducts variable rates depending on the new tariff implemented on January 31, 2025. Specifically, during peak hours (6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM), the toll is AED 6. During off-peak hours (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM), the toll is AED 4. Additionally, there is a toll-free period from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Lastly the toll is AED 4 for all day during Sunday (excluding the toll-free period, which is applicable for all days)
On 1 January 2013, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, ordered that the E 311 highway in Dubai be renamed from Emirates Road to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, in a tribute to General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, for his role in advancing inclusive development nationwide.
In 2015, a foreign crane driver attempted to hang himself after parking the crane in the middle of the road. Non-payment of wages was suspected to be the main reason behind this suicide attempt. Shocked motorists called police who were able to negotiate with the driver; it has been reported that he will face charges for attempted suicide.
In November 2016, an extension of E 311 from the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai to New Al Falah in Abu Dhabi opened. The total project cost US$2.1 billion and carries four lanes both ways, with a capacity of 8,000 vehicles an hour. The extension offers an alternative to E 11, which formerly was the only highway connecting the two most populated emirates.
In September 2024 it was reported that two new bridges that were opened on the Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection have managed to reduce up to 70% of traffic during rush hour. This is part of the traffic improvement project in Dubai.
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Dubai is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Asia. The coordinates are 25.0772 latitude, 55.3093 longitude.
Dubai has a population of approximately 3,790,000 people, making it a major city in United Arab Emirates.
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Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Indoor ski resort and snow park inside the Mall of the Emirates featuring a real penguin encounter.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own artificial island in Dubai, often called the world's most luxurious hotel.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Massive aquarium inside the Dubai Mall with a 10-million-litre tank and a walk-through tunnel beneath sharks and rays.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The world's largest artificial island shaped like a palm tree, home to luxury resorts, beaches, and the iconic Atlantis hotel at its crescent.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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A 150-meter-tall picture-frame-shaped structure offering views of old Dubai on one side and the modern skyline on the other from its glass-bottomed skywalk.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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