Jebel Ali is a major port city located within the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, approximately 35 kilometers southwest of the city of Dubai. Situated along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, it serves as one of the UAE's most significant industrial and logistical hubs. Off its coast lies the artificial archipelago Palm Jebel Ali, one of several palm-shaped islands developed by Nakheel as part of Dubai's coastal expansion projects. The area also encompasses Expo City Dubai, the legacy site of Expo 2020, and Dubai Investment Park, a mixed-use complex that includes industrial, commercial, and residential zones. As of 2024, it has a total population of 540,732.