Al Lisaili is a community on the outer edge of Dubai. It lies well outside the main urban core at coordinates 24.933762, 55.474856. Its location means that journeys to the city’s principal business, retail and leisure destinations are typically made by road.
Al Lisaili forms part of Dubai’s wider municipal area and lies toward the emirate’s periphery rather than within its inner urban districts. The community is north-east of Al Maktoum International Airport when following Dubai’s road network, and closer to the southern and western outskirts than to central areas such as Downtown Dubai or Dubai Marina.
At latitude 24.933762 and longitude 55.474856, Al Lisaili sits within the broader desert and low-density areas that connect Dubai with neighbouring land uses and transport corridors.

Road travel is the primary way to reach and leave Al Lisaili. Approximate distances to major Dubai destinations include:
By car under typical conditions, travel from Al Lisaili takes around 35 minutes to The Dubai Mall, about 45 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, roughly 44 minutes to Burj Al Arab and around 49 minutes to The Walk JBR. Dubai International Airport is about 36 minutes away by car, while Al Maktoum International Airport is around 47 minutes away. Journey times depend on traffic, time of day and the chosen route.
The nearest Dubai Metro station is on the Red Line, around 32.8 km from the community. This is beyond a practical walking distance, so reaching the metro network requires a vehicle or connecting transport service.
Al Lisaili’s position outside the dense urban core shapes its development character. The community interfaces with Dubai’s broader land-use zones rather than a tightly parcelled inner-city neighbourhood.
Al Lisaili suits people and uses that prioritise proximity to peripheral road corridors and airports rather than immediate access to central business districts or waterfront leisure precincts. It may appeal to:
The community’s longer driving distances to central attractions and lack of walkable metro access make it better suited to car-based movement and logistics than daily pedestrian commutes to urban centres.
Where is Al Lisaili located within Dubai?
Al Lisaili is on Dubai’s outer edge at coordinates 24.933762, 55.474856. It forms part of the emirate’s peripheral locality network and lies away from central Dubai districts.
How far is Al Lisaili from Dubai’s main airports and landmarks?
Dubai International Airport is 37.2 km away, while Al Maktoum International Airport is 31.9 km away. The Dubai Mall is 35.3 km away and Burj Khalifa / Downtown Dubai is 35.6 km away. Many central destinations can be reached in roughly 35–50 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Is there a metro station within walking distance?
The nearest Red Line metro station is about 32.8 km from Al Lisaili, making it impractical to reach on foot. Access to metro services requires a vehicle or connecting transport service.
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