How far are United Arab Emirates's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in United Arab Emirates MapGO measured, Dubai is the farthest from the sea (12 km (7.3 miles)) and Abu Dhabi the closest (0.9 km (0.6 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Dubai | 12 km (7.3 miles) | Near the coast |
| Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | 0.9 km (0.6 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in United Arab Emirates is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Dubai is the farthest from the coast: 12 km (7.3 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in United Arab Emirates is closest to the sea?
Abu Dhabi, 0.9 km (0.6 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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