Al Marşad al Falakī
Al Marşad al Falakī is an observatory in Abu Dhabi Island, Abu Dhabi Region, Abu Dhabi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Marina Mall and American Community School of Abu Dhabi.
Marina Mall
Shopping center
Marina Mall is an Abu Dhabi shopping mall and entertainment venue which was completed in December 2000 and opened its doors to the public on 28 March 2001. Marina Mall is situated 1¼ km west of Al Marşad al Falakī.
American Community School of Abu Dhabi
School
The American Community School of Abu Dhabi is a non-profit, co-educational school operating in the United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 1972, and follows an American, standards-based curriculum with English instruction. American Community School of Abu Dhabi is situated 2 km southeast of Al Marşad al Falakī.
The Landmark
Office building
Photo: Nepenthes, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Landmark is a postmodern supertall skyscraper in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The mixed-use project stands 324 metres tall with 72 floors above ground and five basement levels. The Landmark is situated 2 km east of Al Marşad al Falakī.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abu Dhabi and Al Reem Island.
Abu Dhabi
Photo: Wadiia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and the seat of the three branches of government of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Al Reem Island
Suburb
Reem Island is a natural island located 600 metres off the coast of the Abu Dhabi island. It is a mixed-purpose community with residential, retail, and commercial units. As of 2025, Al Reem Island's population is at 55,225 people. Al Reem Island is situated 8 km east of Al Marşad al Falakī.
Al Marşad al Falakī
- Type: Observatory
- Also known as: “Al Marsad al Falaki”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Abu Dhabi Island, Abu Dhabi Region, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
24.47802° or 24° 28′ 41″ northLongitude
54.33248° or 54° 19′ 57″ eastElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
7HPPF8HJ+6XGeoNames ID
8052565
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Satellite Map
Discover Al Marşad al Falakī from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Al Marşad al Falakī” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “المرصد الفلكي”
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