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where is dubai in relation to iran

Dubai is in the United Arab Emirates, across the Persian Gulf to the southwest of Iran, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

Quick Scoop: Where is Dubai in relation to Iran?

  • Dubai is a city-emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) , not part of Iran.
  • It sits on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, along the Persian Gulf.
  • Iran lies across the water to the northeast/north of Dubai, on the opposite side of the Persian Gulf.
  • The closest distance between parts of the UAE and the Iranian coast across the Gulf is on the order of tens to a bit over a hundred kilometers across the water, depending on what exact points you measure.

In simple terms: imagine looking north from Dubai across the Persian Gulf—that’s where Iran is, on the far shore.