Abu Dhabi district, United Arab Emirates

Places to visit near Zayed

Zayed is a town in Abu Dhabi district, United Arab Emirates, home to about 63,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 13 mosques & dargahs, 4 parks, 1 forts & heritage and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Abu Al Abyad Island (76 km) and Moreeb Dune (95 km).

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Zayed at a glance

Location
Abu Dhabi district, United Arab Emirates
Population
about 63,482
Coordinates
23.6542° N, 53.7052° E
Places within 50 km
33
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks
Nearest city
Liwa Oasis, 73 km
Airport
Zayed International Airport (AUH), 162 km

Top places to visit near Zayed

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zayed: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Zayed

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Zayed. The closest is Mosque Mattar Mohammed Rashid al Qubaisi Mouse (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Zayed

15 parks within 100 km of Zayed. The closest is Al Reem Park (3 km); the best-known is The Public Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Zayed

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zayed. The closest is Al Thafra Castle (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Zayed

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Zayed. The closest is Manar Jubail Island (37 km); the best-known is Abu Al Abyad Island (76 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zayed

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zayed. The closest is Zoomzo (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Zayed

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Zayed. The closest is Clean Water Beach (59 km); the best-known is Al Mughira Beach (66 km). Best time: october to march.

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How to reach Zayed

  • By air: Zayed International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi — about 162 km by road
  • By air: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai — about 253 km by road
  • By road from Liwa Oasis: about 73 km · directions
  • By road from Abu Dhabi: about 140 km · directions
  • By road from Al Ain: about 270 km · directions

All places near Zayed by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Zayed by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs1332Mosque Mattar Mohammed Rashid al Qubaisi Mouse (1 km)
Other attractions929Alkdan Roundabout (2 km)
Parks415Al Reem Park (3 km)
Forts & heritage112Al Thafra Castle (37 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves18Manar Jubail Island (37 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens27Zoomzo (9 km)
Beaches & coast04Clean Water Beach (59 km)
Museums22Rafiullah (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Shawka Dam Area. Inside (37 km)
Treks01Off-road Beach Trail (60 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints01Natalia's Dune Viewpoint (76 km)

Zayed: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Zayed?

Zoomzo (nature spot, about 9 km), The Public Park (park, about 4 km), Mosque Mattar Mohammed Rashid al Qubaisi Mouse (mosque, about 1 km), His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Butti Mosque - Teachers (mosque, about 1 km), Al Reem Park (park, about 3 km), Mohammed Saif Hamdan Al Mansouri Mosque (mosque, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Zayed?

33 places on Spotwander: 13 mosques & dargahs, 9 other attractions, 4 parks, 1 fort, 1 river spot.

Which is the nearest dargah to Zayed?

Mosque Mattar Mohammed Rashid al Qubaisi Mouse, about 1 km by road; Khalifa Masjid, Khalifa Shabia, Madinat Zayed (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Zayed?

Al Reem Park, about 3 km by road; The Public Park (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zayed?

Al Thafra Castle, about 37 km by road; Palace Liwa (71 km) is next.

What is the best time to visit places near Zayed?

October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

How do I reach Zayed?

By air: Zayed International Airport (AUH), about 162 km by road. By road: 73 km from Liwa Oasis.

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