Al Hamriya, Dubai

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Al Hamriya
اﻟﺤﻤﺮﻳﺔ

The intersection of Al Hamriya and Umm Hurair

Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Community number 313
Community statistics
Area 0.72 km2
Population 15,104[1] (2000)
Population density 20,890/km2
Neighbouring communities Al Souk Al Kabir, Umm Hurair
Dubai Metro station      Saeediya 
Coordinates 25°15′32″N 55°18′08″E / 25.25890, 55.30234Coordinates: 25°15′32″N 55°18′08″E / 25.25890, 55.30234

Al Hamriya (Arabic: اﻟﺤﻤﺮﻳﺔ‎) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located in western Dubai, along Dubai Creek in Bur Dubai. Al Hamriya is largely a residential area; however several shopping complexes and foreign consulates are in its proximity. Dubai Creek is to the north; the locality of Al Souk Al Kabir and Umm Hurair are located to its west and east, respectively.

Important landmarks near or in Al Hamriya include BurJuman, Bank of Umm Al Quwain, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Al Muassala Towers, and Four Points by Sheraton. Some of the consulates in the area include those of Pakistan, Britain, Oman, India, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The area is sometimes referred to as Old Pakistani Consulate Area [2][3] by expatriots.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
  2. ^ Quid pro quo. Gulf News. April 16, 2006
  3. ^ Residents count their coins as free parking is now paid. Gulf News. July 1, 2007
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