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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
AsiaUnited Arab EmiratesDubai
Knowledge Village
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Asia
About Knowledge Village
Knowledge Village works well as a base: 10 minutes from Umm Al Sheif, 3km from Palm Jumeirah.
Knowledge Village is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Umm Al Sheif, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Knowledge Village?
Within an hour or so of Knowledge Village: Palm Jumeirah (3 km), Ski Dubai (4 km), Wild Wadi Waterpark (5 km), Burj Al Arab (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Knowledge Village?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road, Jebel Jais Road and Jebel Jais Mountain Road.
Where is Knowledge Village?
Knowledge Village is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about 5 km from Umm Al Sheif.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Region
- Dubai
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates
- 25.1022, 55.1643
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Worth the detour from Knowledge Village
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Ski Dubai
Indoor ski resort and snow park inside the Mall of the Emirates featuring a real penguin encounter.
4 km · about 5 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.
5 km · about 10 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building at 828 metres, a supertall skyscraper and centrepiece of downtown Dubai.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Dubai's massive indoor theme park featuring Marvel, Cartoon Network, and dinosaur-themed zones.
16 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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