Saruq Al Hadid
An archaeological site deep in the Dubai desert, among the most important and least understood in the country. It was first spotted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum from his helicopter, and the finds dug from the sands are shown in a museum of the same name in the city.
- Where
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 24.6654, 55.2393
Get the Saruq Al Hadid stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Saruq Al Hadid. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Dubai volume with your photos and a note.
Near Saruq Al Hadid
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve 23 km
The first unfenced nature reserve in the UAE, covering about a tenth of the Emirate of Dubai in the desert of Saih Al Salam. It takes in the man-made Al Qudra Lakes, wetlands in the middle of the sand that draw birds and wildlife.
Love Lake 25 km
A man-made lake in the desert shaped like a heart, part of the Al Qudra Lakes in Saih Al Salam. Mesquite trees grow around its edges, and people drive out from the city to walk the shore and watch the sun go down over the dunes.
Legoland Dubai 36 km
The first Legoland in the Middle East, opened at Dubai Parks and Resorts in 2016 after years of delay. Its rides and brick-built models are aimed at families with young children, and its miniature city recreates famous buildings of the region.
Motiongate Dubai 37 km
A Hollywood-inspired theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts, opened in December 2016. Its four themed zones are given over to rides and shows from popular film franchises, next door to Legoland.
Guru Nanak Darbar 42 km
The first official gurdwara in the Gulf, opened in 2012 in the churches complex of Jebel Ali Village. It was founded by Surender Singh Kandhari, a Dubai resident since 1976, and serves the city's large Sikh community.
Ibn Battuta Mall 44 km
A long mall in southwest Dubai with more than 300 shops, named after the 14th-century traveller from Tangier. Its six courts are each built in the style of a land he visited: China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia and Andalusia.
Dubai Miracle Garden 44 km
A flower garden in Dubailand spread over 72,000 square metres, opened in 2013 and said to be the largest in the world. Flowers are trained over frames into hearts, castles and even a full-size Emirates Airbus A380.
Dubai Butterfly Garden 44 km
An indoor garden in Al Barsha South where thousands of butterflies fly free, said to be the largest of its kind in the world and the first in the region. At its 15 feeding stations they settle on syrups and slices of mango, pineapple and watermelon.
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Questions
Where is Saruq Al Hadid?
Saruq Al Hadid is in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve (23 km), Love Lake (25 km), Legoland Dubai (36 km).
How do I get the Saruq Al Hadid stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Saruq Al Hadid and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Dubai volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Saruq Al Hadid before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Dubai volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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