The eternal flame Sheikh Rashid lit in 1969 to mark the start of Dubai's oil production. It first stood at the Clock Tower roundabout, has moved twice, and now burns in a small park at the edge of the airport: the most understated monument to the moment Dubai changed.
- Address
- Al Khabaisi Park, Port Saeed, Deira (near the airport)
- Hours
- Open access
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 15 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Pair it with the Deira Clock Tower, its original home, a short drive away.
- It is a small neighbourhood park, not a visitor attraction.