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Dubai Frame
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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesSharjah
Halwan
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Halwan
Halwan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Al Majaz, 17km from Dubai Frame.
Halwan is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Al Majaz, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Halwan?
Within an hour or so of Halwan: Dubai Frame (17 km), Burj Khalifa (22 km), Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (22 km), IMG Worlds of Adventure (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Halwan?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Jais Road, Jebel Jais Mountain Road and Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Halwan?
Halwan is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, about 4 km from Al Majaz.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,389
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Sharjah
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.3459, 55.4216
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Worth the detour from Halwan
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Massive aquarium inside the Dubai Mall with a 10-million-litre tank and a walk-through tunnel beneath sharks and rays.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Wild Wadi Waterpark
Iconic Dubai waterpark themed around Arabian folklore adjacent to the Burj Al Arab with interconnected rides.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Burj Al Arab
Sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own artificial island in Dubai, often called the world's most luxurious hotel.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Ski Dubai
Indoor ski resort and snow park inside the Mall of the Emirates featuring a real penguin encounter.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Palm Jumeirah
The world's largest artificial island shaped like a palm tree, home to luxury resorts, beaches, and the iconic Atlantis hotel at its crescent.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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