Line © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), drawn by Global Adventurer.
The walk
From the free car park at the canal's seaward end, join the Canal Walk (مشي القناة), the paved path along the canal's bank, and follow it inland with the water on one side. The path passes the canal's bridges and runs on towards Business Bay, where the canal ends among the towers of Downtown Dubai. Walk back the same way, or take the Metro from Business Bay.
It is 4.3 km one way and almost flat (48 m of ascent by the route's height data, in small rises along the way); allow about 1¼ hours. The grade is Easy: a paved path, shared with cyclists and runners.
There is little shade. In the warm months walk at first light or after sunset, carry water and wear a hat.
Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.
Good to know
- The Dubai Water Canal links Business Bay to the Arabian Gulf; its walkway is mapped in OpenStreetMap as the Canal Walk (مشي القناة)
- The walkway is a shared path: cyclists and runners use it too
Getting there
Start: Car park at the sea end of Dubai Water Canal, Jumeirah. 25.19747, 55.23446
Directions to the start
Places to stay nearby
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line is drawn along OpenStreetMap paths and the figures are worked out from it; take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.