Qibla Direction in Dubai
The Qibla direction in Dubai is 258.2° measured clockwise from true north, towards the west-southwest. The Kaaba in Mecca is about 1,631 km away.
How to face the Qibla in Dubai
- Face north, then turn clockwise by 258.2°. You will be facing west-southwest, towards the Kaaba.
- Or use the compass above: choose Dubai, press Enable compass on your phone and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker.
- Place your prayer mat so that your feet and chest face that direction.
Check the Qibla with the sun in Dubai
Twice a year the sun stands straight above the Kaaba: around 27 or 28 May at 09:18 UTC, and around 15 or 16 July at 09:27 UTC. At that moment, wherever the sun is up, the shadow of an upright stick points exactly away from the Qibla.
In Dubai that is about 13:18 local time (UTC+04:00) in late May, and 13:27 in mid-July. The sun is then about 75° above the horizon, so you can mark the shadow of a stick or a plumb line on level ground and compare it with your compass.
Qibla questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dubai?
From Dubai the Qibla is 258.2° from true north, which is west-southwest. The Kaaba is about 1,631 km away.
How do I find the Qibla in Dubai with my phone?
Open the Qibla finder on this page, choose Dubai or allow your location, press Enable compass and turn until the Kaaba lines up with the marker at the top.
Is the angle from true north or magnetic north?
From true north. Phone compasses show magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees depending on where you are.