Sunset
Sunset in Dubai
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Face west to see tonight's sunset in Dubai.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunset.
The sun sets in the west, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Dubai, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.
In Dubai, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.
Named viewing places in Dubai
These are named locations already present with coordinates in SunPoint's curated city data. Check current public access, opening hours, weather and ground conditions before travelling.
- MapKite BeachVerified named place
The same beach faces the Gulf — the sun sets straight over the water
- MapJBR BeachVerified named place
Long open Gulf-side beach with a clear western horizon at sunset
- MapBurj Park (Downtown)Verified named place
Open lakeside park with a western view of the Burj Khalifa silhouette at dusk
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover near the western horizon
- A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos