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MSFS Dubai, UAE City Building & Scenery Pack

Dubai’s skyline and waterfront come alive with a freeware city scenery pack that replaces and enhances 250+ buildings, landmarks, and port details across Dubai and Jebel Ali in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Expect signature highlights like Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Frame, Sheikh Zayed Road towers, and improved Skydive Dubai Airport terrain.

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United Arab Emirates

Flight Simulator 2020

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A dense cluster of modern skyscrapers rises above a wide multilane highway, with desert and urban areas stretching into the distance.

Tall modern skyscrapers cluster around a marina with yachts, while artificial islands and highways stretch out along the coastline in the background.

A dense cluster of tall skyscrapers lines a coastal highway, with marina waterways and several large ships visible offshore.

A large pyramid-shaped building with a green roof and pool sits beside a multi-lane highway and looping interchanges in an urban area.

A coastal cityscape features a prominent sail-shaped tower on the waterfront, with sprawling desert and urban areas extending into the distance.

A cluster of modern high-rise buildings stands near a coastline with sandy terrain, blue water, and scattered construction sites visible nearby.

A dense cluster of modern skyscrapers, including a tall central spire, rises above desert terrain with winding waterways and clear skies.

A dense cluster of modern skyscrapers surrounds a tall central tower, with desert landscape and water bodies visible in the background.

Several tall modern skyscrapers with distinctive designs stand clustered together, surrounded by low-rise industrial buildings and roads under a clear blue sky.

A tall white and blue building labeled Gulf Towers stands beside a road, with trees and distant city skyscrapers visible under a blue sky.

A wide multilane highway runs through a modern cityscape with tall dark skyscrapers, sandy terrain, and a distant coastline.

A large shopping mall complex with a Carrefour sign stands beside a canal, with several vehicles and city buildings in the background.

A large blue and yellow IKEA store with a curved glass atrium stands near water, with a distant city skyline visible.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers with blue and white facades rises above a sprawling desert cityscape under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view shows a sprawling cityscape with dense buildings, prominent skyscrapers, and artificial islands along a coastline under overcast skies.

A large complex with a white dome and ornate buildings stands beside a highway, with scattered vehicles and dry fields nearby.

A tall central skyscraper rises above a cluster of modern high-rise buildings, with turquoise water features and desert landscape in the background.

A cityscape features a tall, brown-striped building in the foreground and numerous modern skyscrapers surrounding a central lake under a clear blue sky.

Several tall office buildings with distinct architectural styles stand beside a wide multi-lane highway under a clear blue sky.

A tall, modern cylindrical building with blue-tinted windows stands beside a waterfront, with an IKEA store visible in the background.

A large blue and yellow IKEA building stands next to a similarly colored Plug-Ins store, with city skyscrapers visible in the distant background.

Two tall, twin skyscrapers with pointed spires stand beside a major highway, with a coastal city and waterfront in the background.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers with varied architectural styles rises beside wide highways and overpasses under a clear blue sky.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers, including a very tall central tower, rises above a winding blue waterway and low-rise buildings under a clear sky.

A tall modern skyscraper with a rooftop helipad overlooks a coastal cityscape, with a blue triangular building and distant skyline visible.

Several modern skyscrapers with unique architectural designs stand against a clear blue sky, with purple-flowered trees lining the street below.

Aerial view shows the palm-shaped artificial island and dense waterfront skyscrapers with a vast desert landscape stretching into the distance.

A large rectangular frame structure stands prominently beside a colorful domed building, with a modern city skyline in the background.

A tall yellow building with a white dome on top stands near a major highway, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and urban development.

Tall modern skyscrapers line both sides of a wide avenue under dark, overcast clouds in a dense urban downtown area.

A wide boulevard lined with modern skyscrapers stretches into the distance under a clear blue sky, with large buildings on both sides.

A cluster of modern high-rise buildings and skyscrapers stands near a coastal area under a clear blue sky.

Tall modern skyscrapers line a wide central highway under a clear blue sky, with desert terrain and coastline visible in the background.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers rises near a coastal highway, with artificial islands and several ships visible offshore under a clear sky.

A large, modern building labeled "Gulf Towers" features blue glass panels and white trim, surrounded by city roads and low-rise structures.

A coastal harbor scene shows several large cruise ships docked along piers, with sandy land and city buildings extending into the distance.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers rises near a waterfront, with a large highway and several mid-rise office buildings in the foreground.

Several large cruise ships are docked at a coastal port, with warehouses and industrial buildings visible near the waterfront under a blue sky.

A large, pyramid-shaped building with green and beige exterior stands in the foreground, with a modern city skyline in the distance.

A large rectangular monument with gold accents stands in a park, with a modern city skyline visible in the background.

A large circular stadium with a yellow and blue patterned exterior stands in the foreground with a cluster of modern skyscrapers behind.

A large, sail-shaped blue and white building stands beside a sandy coastline with scattered low-rise structures and a distant city skyline.

A tall, uniquely curved office building stands beside a body of water with a distant city skyline under a mostly clear sky.

A large cruise ship with colorful domes and palm trees sails near a coastal city skyline with a prominent tall tower.

A large waterfront hotel with distinctive towers stands on a man-made island, with a modern city skyline visible in the distance.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers stands beneath dark, dramatic clouds with sunlight breaking through in the distance over a sprawling cityscape.

Tall modern skyscrapers line both sides of a brightly lit highway at night, with starry skies visible above the cityscape.

A large orange hotel with blue windows features a central archway framing a distant city skyline and a curved bridge over water.

Tall modern skyscrapers line both sides of a wide avenue under overcast skies, with a distinctive yellow-patterned building in the foreground.

A cluster of modern skyscrapers, including a very tall central tower, rises above a cityscape under dramatic low clouds and partial blue sky.

A city skyline at night features illuminated skyscrapers, a brightly lit tower, and a full moon above a sprawling urban landscape.

A cityscape features a large, yellow cylindrical tower in the foreground, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings under dramatic, cloudy skies.

A large white cruise ship is docked in a harbor with a modern city skyline and tall skyscraper visible in the distance.

A coastal cityscape features two distinctive modern skyscrapers near the shoreline, with clear blue skies and urban buildings in the background.

A tall, sail-shaped modern building stands on a small artificial island surrounded by calm blue water and clear skies.

Dense, low-hanging clouds loom over a city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a foreground of low industrial structures.

A cluster of tall, modern skyscrapers stands beside calm blue water, with a large white building and sandy shoreline in the foreground.

A distinctive sail-shaped skyscraper stands illuminated on the coastline at night, with a bright full moon above a sprawling cityscape.

A modern coastal cityscape features two distinctive high-rise buildings near the shoreline, with calm blue water and clear skies.

Several large ships and tankers are anchored near a coastal artificial island with geometric buildings and surrounding calm blue water.

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Expert Overview

As a longtime flight simulation veteran, I’ve tested this scenery pack by developer risuali and can confirm it transforms Dubai into a captivating environment for Microsoft Flight Simulator enthusiasts. Over 250 buildings—featuring landmarks like Burj Khalifa, JW Marriott Marquis, and Burj Al Arab—are reworked with precise textures and daytime realism, delivering a more authentic Middle Eastern skyline. Jebel Ali Port also receives notable enhancements, bringing maritime detailing to life under varying lighting conditions.

Night lighting covers a portion of these structures, offering an enticing glimpse of Dubai’s iconic after-dark glow, though additional improvements are on the horizon. In my experience, this add-on is a must-have for any pilot eager to experience the grandeur of Dubai from the cockpit, whether cruising above Sheikh Zayed Road’s towering skyscrapers or exploring the improved landscape around Skydive Dubai Airport.

A large freeware scenery add-on pack put together by the developer who goes by the name of risuali bringing hundreds of buildings, objects, and landmarks in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to your copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.

An overview of the city of Dubai after installing this scenery pack in MSFS (2020). This pack contains reworked/replaced versions of over 250 buildings along with landmarks, objects, and scenery for the city of Dubai and Jebel Ali Port.

The developer was not happy with the default rendition of Dubai within the sim so crafted this pack and shared it with the flight sim community.

Some of the landmarks/buildings included;

World Tallest and Second Tallest Hotels (The Gervora and the JW Marriot Marquis)
Stargate
Dubai Frame
Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Burj Khalifa
Pretty much all of the main buildings along the famous Sheikh Zayed Road (E 11)
Reworked rendition of the port and boats in Jebel Ali Port
Hundreds more...

Night lighting and reflective glass textures were only completed for only around 30-40 of the buildings as there were "so many to do".

The scenery, as stated by the developer is much appreciated during daylight hours and nighttime textures could use an overhaul. This is an ongoing project and perhaps the developer will release an updated version bringing all of the buildings and objects with night lighting and textures.

The developer states;

It's a must-have if you ever plan to fly into Dubai. Skydive Dubai Airport Has also been reworked to fix the elevation issues it previously had.

Installation

Copy the "dubai" folder inside the archive into your MSFS community folder.

Developer: risuali.

Currently, the developer does not publish a public donation page. If this changes we will add it here.

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Filename

msfs-dubai-pack.zip

File size

769.33 MB

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Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 54 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

Finding the scenery

Use these coordinates to fly directly to this location once the mod is installed.

MSFS format (paste into search bar)

25.19719700,55.27437600

Decimal degrees

25.197197°, 55.274376°

Degrees, minutes, seconds

25° 11' 49.909" N 55° 16' 27.754" E

Paste these coordinates into the Microsoft Flight Simulator search bar when planning a flight, or into the Developer Mode Teleport window, to fly directly to this location.

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I downloaded the Dubai area scenery for MSFS. I am not sure that I have done everything correctly. The residential area that is shaped like a palm tree is completely flat, with no 3-dimensionality. Is it supposed to have no relief at this point?

Mfkz Apr 2025
Please add Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (IATA: WSI, ICAO: YSWS), also known as Badgerys Creek Airport or Western Sydney Airport with its full construction with all of its gates and both runways; Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI, ICAO: VDTI); Mariscal Sucre International Airport[3] (IATA: UIO, ICAO: SEQM), also colloquially known as Tababela Airport; and Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport (IATA: XMN, ICAO: ZSAM).
- Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (IATA: WSI, ICAO: YSWS), also known as Badgerys Creek Airport or Western Sydney Airport
- Techo International Airport (IATA: KTI, ICAO: VDTI)
- Mariscal Sucre International Airport[3] (IATA: UIO, ICAO: SEQM), also colloquially known as Tababela Airport
- Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport (IATA: XMN, ICAO: ZSAM)
for FSX:SE, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024 and FSX, FS2004, FS2002 and please make them to accept the default AI Traffic of FSX:SE and FSX, FS2004, FS2002, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024 and every AI Traffic addon that has being added in FSX:SE, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024 and FSX, FS2004, FS2002 without taking out all the default AI Traffic of FSX:SE and FSX, FS2004, FS2002 from all the international airports in FSX:SE and FSX, FS2004, FS2002 and without taking out the default AI traffic operations of the default AI traffic of FSX:SE and FSX, FS2004, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024, FS2002 and also the addon AI Traffic operations of every AI traffic addons that had been added to FSX:SE and FSX, FS2004, FS2002, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024, thanks and God bless you.
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George Hirezi Aug 2021

It worked perfectly! Good work...

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Osama Jun 2021

This is amazing as someone who lives in the use this is cool I could see Dubai in a simulator great job man keep up the hard work.

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Edwin Calero Triviño May 2021

Is it for the people that not want to buy the Orbx Dubai City Pack?

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flyjames2 Apr 2021

I did not see a read me file in the "Dubai" folder.....followed the instructions.

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MSFS Dubai, UAE City Building & Scenery Pack

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Expert Overview

Ready to download Dubai, UAE City Building & Scenery Pack?

File information

How to install this mod

Extract the downloaded archive

Locate your MSFS Community folder

Copy the scenery package into Community

Restart MSFS

Always read the included readme

Finding the scenery

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