Walks · Our pick in Dubai
Dubai Water Canal boardwalk
From Business Bay to the sea
About Dubai Water Canal boardwalk
The Dubai Water Canal runs from Business Bay through Safa Park to the sea, with walkways along its banks (visitdubai.com).
Why it's on our list
- Sunset
- Bridges and views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dubai Water Canal boardwalk before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Dubai Water Canal boardwalk are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Business BayRed Line1.0 km12 min walk
- Burj Khalifa / Dubai MallRed Line2.4 km30 min walk
- Financial CentreRed Line3.6 km45 min walk
Key sights
- Burj Khalifa2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Dubai Fountain2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Dubai Mall2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Kite Beach5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Madinat Jumeirah8.9 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Abra across the Creek9.7 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Dubai International (DXB)13 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Atlantis The Palm15 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Dubai Marina Walk15 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station21 kmCar or taxi 46 min