Qibla Direction in Dubai
The Qibla in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 258.2° from true north (WSW), about 1,631 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Dubai
- Qibla (true north)
- 258.2° (WSW)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 256.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.2° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,631 km
- Coordinates
- 25.2048, 55.2708
To pray in Dubai, face WSW, precisely 258.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,631 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Dubai the magnetic declination is about 2.2° east, so your compass should read roughly 256.0° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Dubai
What is the Qibla direction in Dubai?
In Dubai, the Qibla direction is 258.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly WSW. On a magnetic compass it reads about 256.0°, because the magnetic declination here is about 2.2° east.
How far is Dubai from Makkah?
Dubai is approximately 1,631 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Dubai?
Face WSW (258.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.