Zabeel Palace
Zabeel Palace
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Zabeel Palace, Dubai residence and administrative headquarters of the Ruling Royal family of Dubai
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Neighbourhood: Trade Centre

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Peeter P
Mississauga, Canada899 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
During our day of driving around Dubai, our guide took us the the Palace for a short visit. Not too crowded. In addition to seeing the palace at a distance, the site offered nice views of other landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and the Frame.
Written 9 February 2020
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tammyBaltimore_Md
Baltimore, MD4,160 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
One of many stops off Hop on Hop off bus, beautiful grounds, how the bushes are trimmed is amazing, I didn't personally get off bus, but nice just to see on stop
Written 2 December 2023
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Christina C
Coquitlam, Canada6,336 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
I didn't expect much when our tour bus arrived because we couldn't go in the palace to see how it is. Since we got dropped off there, we might as well just take a look.The palace is surrounded by well maintained lush gardens. From the garden we had a nice view of the Dubai frame tower. The garden has tight security. They placed two vehicles as a border line. The one closer to the palace had a guard on duty inside. If visitors wander past the second vehicle, the guard would talk to you and stop you. Although we can't see the palace close up, but we still can see a bit. Happy travelling! 
Written 4 December 2019
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Christina N
Southampton Parish, Bermuda6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Friends
I visited Sofitel and welcomed by Ian who was very informative and very active.the call center was abit nosy but helpfully too.Thanks Bishal for your great help in the rooms as well as Edward.we will surely come back.😁😁😁
Written 16 September 2019
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Vinayak
Bengaluru, India156 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
Visited the palace used by the Dubai ruler as part of half day city tour. You can only move upto a point and can't get close to the palace beyond a point. The area is very clean with greenery. The tour was organised by Royal Arabian Tour Destination and the tour guide was very informative. The trip lasted for 30 mins and is sufficient for covering this tourist attraction.
Written 31 December 2019
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NICHOLAS T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates10,427 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Solo
It is worth taking a look at this pristine palace. You can’t go in but there is parking and you can stroll up the drive way towards the impressive entrance gates which are topped by horse statues.

There are normally plenty of peacocks wandering around and an impressive police vehicle on display - it was a police G Wagon on the day I visited.
Written 10 October 2020
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Tharanga E
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Cool looking garden experience but i think it is better if we had ssneaked throw the palace we had a short stay but time was enough for beautiful photos
Written 18 January 2024
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Dany Blake
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Amazing huge place ❤️
So greenish and many photo spot, can accommodate large group of tourist with easy access and big parking space
Written 6 October 2023
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MelissaPeery
Arlington, VA556 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Join the row of vehichles driving as close to the entrance as they can get before being turned away. You'll get an ever so brief glimpse of what life for the royal family might be like.
Written 1 October 2019
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Kelvin
Dunedin, New Zealand588 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
We went here as part of a tour and it is a beautiful oasis set in amazingly well kept grounds. The palace was able to be seen, but it is very well guarded as we found when one of our party walked past a line (figuratively speaking) and was then spoken to by an armed police officer. It was all very cordial and another story from the city! But very nice and well worth the visit if you have the opportunity.
Written 3 August 2019
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