The Zabeel district of Dubai lies immediately east of Trade Centre/Sheikh Zayed Road. The main attraction in the area is Zabeel Park. The public park is home to the Dubai Frame, an observation tower offering fantastic views of the city. Dubai Garden Glow is here during the winter months.
Zabeel Stadium is also here and is the home ground of Al Wasl FC, a local professional football team.
Zabeel Palace is at the centre of the district and is residence and administrative headquarters of the ruling royal family of Dubai. It is not open to the general public.
The rest of the district consists of private residences; mainly large villas and townhouses.
Hotels
There are no hotels in Zabeel. There are plenty of accommodation options in adjacent areas; Karama, Trade Centre, and Downtown Dubai.
Hotels
Hotels and places to stay in and around Zabeel include:
- Ibis World Trade Centre
- Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf Dubai
- Fairmont Dubai
- Crowne Plaza Dubai
- Ibis One Central - World Trade Centre Dubai
- Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai
- The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
- Rose Rayhaan by Rotana - Dubai
- Dusit Thani Dubai
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Transport
Al Jafiliya Metro Station, a Red Line station, is just west of Zabeel Park.
Buses to Zabeel Stadium include the 44 service from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai.
Map
Zabeel and surrounding areas are shown on the map below.
