About the direction from Dubai
Dubai lies just across the Arabian Peninsula from Makkah. The Qibla points west-southwest, and at this shorter distance even small heading errors move the line less over the ground, though accuracy still matters.
How to face 258° in Dubai
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 258°. For reference, due east is 90°, south 180°, west 270°.
- If you use a magnetic compass, adjust for local magnetic declination; NOAA's declination calculator gives the current value for Dubai.
The figure is the great-circle initial bearing, the standard approach described by Movable Type Scripts and the same idea behind Google's Qibla Finder. See how it works for the details.
Common questions
What is the Qibla direction in Dubai?
From the approximate city center of Dubai, the Qibla is 258.2° clockwise from true north, roughly west-southwest.
How far is Dubai from the Kaaba?
About 1,631 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Dubai?
Yes. This figure uses the city center, not your exact position. The difference depends on your distance from the center and from Makkah; it can be noticeable in cities close to the Kaaba, especially Jeddah. Use the live finder for your own location.