Map of Dubai

Dubai is a major city in the United Arab Emirates and one of the most prominent global hubs in the Middle East. Viewing Dubai on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within the UAE, the Arabian Peninsula, and the wider world.

Where Dubai Is Located in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai is located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates. It lies between Abu Dhabi to the southwest and Sharjah to the northeast.

On a map of the UAE, Dubai appears on the northern coastline, known for its desert environment, coastal development, and major transport links.

Where Dubai Sits on a World Map

On a world map, Dubai is located in the Northern Hemisphere in Western Asia, near the junction of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Its position has made Dubai an important city for aviation, shipping, tourism, and international business.

Interactive Map of Dubai

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Dubai Coordinates

  • Latitude: 25.2048° N
  • Longitude: 55.2708° E

These coordinates place Dubai north of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian, on the coast of the Persian Gulf.

Dubai Districts and Areas

Dubai includes well-known areas such as Downtown Dubai, Deira, Bur Dubai, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah.

Detailed maps of Dubai often show major highways, waterfront developments, metro lines, and key landmarks.

Which Hemisphere Is Dubai In?

  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Eastern Hemisphere

Dubai lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its location in Western Asia.

The Antipode of Dubai

The antipode of Dubai is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.

Dubai’s antipode lies in the South Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand.

Explore the antipode of Dubai

Dubai Map as a Physical Print

Dubai can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing district layouts, coordinates, global position, and its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.

Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.

City Map Generator

Uses Mapbox static tiles (1280px max) and stitches them into a print-ready image.