Hi Sunil here to answer where is Dubai…

You may know quite a bit about Dubai but not know exactly where it is located.

There is a lot of information online as well as Dubai maps that show Dubai geography and its nearby areas.

What is interesting is that many people know or have heard a lot of Dubai but don’t exactly know where it is located.

If you have read the discussions in the About Dubai City section you must already know that Dubai has made a lot of money because of its free trade zones.

It is able to attract many traders and merchants because of its ideal placement on the world’s map.

Its central location makes it an ideal place for many companies to set up distributorships to establish the shortest routes to most of Asia and other continents. Further, its waterfront location makes it an easy place for traders to meet at the various Dubai ports.

So where is Dubai located exactly? It is a peninsula located on the shore of the Persian Gulf region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It shares borders with Abu Dhabhi, Sharjah and Oman. The first two are Emirates of the UAE while Oman is an independent nation.

Dubai is just around sea level (16m / 52 ft. above) and covers an area of just over 4,000 squared kilometers or 1,500 square miles (second biggest in the UAE). Its specific grid coordinate location is 25.2697° N 55.3095° E and it falls within the Arabian Desert area.

Because of its location, you can expect Dubai weather to be Hot!

Expect its square area to expand as the Emirate continues to build man made islands on water thereby extending the shore lines and its boundaries. On the other side of Dubai is the Arabian Gulf.

Some Other Helpful Links:

Dubai FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Dubai Tourist Information

Dubai Weather

History of Dubai

Popular Areas in Dubai