Al Hamriya, Dubai
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Al Hamriya اﻟﺤﻤﺮﻳﺔ |
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The intersection of Al Hamriya and Umm Hurair |
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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 | Coordinates: |
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
- ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
- ^ Quid pro quo. Gulf News. April 16, 2006
- ^ Residents count their coins as free parking is now paid. Gulf News. July 1, 2007