Sunset

Sunset in Dubai

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Sunset
6:47 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(285°)
Sunrise
5:48 AM

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.

Best sunset spots in Dubai

  • Kite Beach
    Map

    The same beach faces the Gulf — the sun sets straight over the water

  • JBR Beach
    Map

    Long open Gulf-side beach with a clear western horizon at sunset

  • Burj Park (Downtown)
    Map

    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
View sunrise in Dubai

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