Al Ras
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| Al Ras الرأس |
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 Business district of Al Ras |
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| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
| Community number | 112 |
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| Area | 0.20 km² |
| Population | 6,812 [1] (2000) |
| Population density | 34,060/km² |
| Neighbouring communities | Al Buteen, Al Dhagaya |
| Dubai Metro station | Al Ras/Gold Souk |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
Al Ras (Arabic: الرأس) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the easternmost locality in the area of Deira and borders the Dubai Creek to the west and south, and Al Dhagaya and Al Buteen to the east. Al Ras, literally meaning The Cape, is one of the oldest communities in Deira. It is bounded on the north, south and west by route D 85 (Al Baniyas Road) and to the east by Old Baladiya Street (110th Road).
Important landmarks in Al Ras include Dubai Central Public Library, St. George Hotel, Deira Spice Souk, and Al Ras Hotel.
 St. George Hotel in Al Ras, as seen from the Creek |
 Al Ras Community-level street map |
 Business district in Al Ras |
[edit] References
- ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
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