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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
Jebel Ali works well as a base: 10 minutes from Al Furjan, 13km from Palm Jumeirah.
Jebel Ali is a city located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a population of 210,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Jebel Ali 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 Jebel Ali to your route.
Jebel Ali (Arabic: جبل علي) is a major port city located within the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the city of Dubai. Situated along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, it serves as one of the UAE's most significant industrial and logistical hubs. Off itsRead more
coast lies the artificial archipelago Palm Jebel Ali, one of several palm-shaped islands developed by Nakheel as part of Dubai's coastal expansion projects. The area also encompasses Expo City Dubai, the legacy site of Expo 2020, and Dubai Investment Park, a mixed-use complex that includes industrial, commercial, and residential zones. As of 2024, it has a total population of 540,732.
Initially a sparsely inhabited coastal area, Jebel Ali was developed in the 1970s as part of a state-directed initiative to diversify Dubai's economy beyond oil. It is the site of the Port of Jebel Ali, the largest man-made harbor in the world and the busiest port in the Middle East by container volume. The port is operated by DP World and serves as a major regional transshipment and cargo handling hub.
Adjacent to the port is the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), established in 1985 to attract foreign investment through regulatory and tax incentives. As of recent years, JAFZA hosts over 8,700 companies from more than 100 countries and contributes approximately 23 percent of Dubai's gross domestic product, with a particular emphasis on non-oil sectors.
The area includes several large-scale infrastructure installations, including the Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex, one of the largest combined power and water facilities in the world. It also houses Emirates Global Aluminium, a major aluminum smelter, along with oil storage and bunkering terminals, warehousing complexes, and labor accommodations. Jebel Ali is connected to regional and international transport networks via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), the Dubai Metro Red Line, and Al Maktoum International Airport, located in the adjacent Dubai South district.
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Jebel Ali is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Asia. The coordinates are 25.0025 latitude, 55.1081 longitude.
Jebel Ali has a population of approximately 210,000 people, making it a city in United Arab Emirates.
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