Timeline
17:10
Unwind Specialty Boardgame Cafe
Grab a board game and a drink at Unwind Specialty Boardgame Cafe. It is open late enough to enjoy a relaxed start before heading out.
17:35
Walk to Naif Park. It is a short stroll from the cafe and offers a quieter, green space to settle in before the main event.
17:50
Head to Zabeel Park. This is the best spot in town for a remarkable glimpse of the desert and the sun dipping toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 17:16, making this the perfect time to watch the sky change.
18:35
End the evening at Cozy Cabana Cafe-Oud Metha. It is a pizza restaurant open 24/7, so you can stay as long as you like to digest the view and chat.
Local tip
Zabeel Park is the most popular spot for this view, so arrive a bit early to secure a good patch of grass. The walk from the cafe to the park is short, but the park is large, so give yourself time to find the right angle facing the setting sun.
Check before you go
- Unwind Specialty Boardgame Cafe closes at 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends. Since you are starting before sunset, you are well within opening hours.
- Cozy Cabana Cafe-Oud Metha is open 24/7, so no need to worry about closing times for your post-sunset hangout.
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