Al Markada

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—— United Arab Emirates community ——
Al Markada
المركاض

Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Community number 347
Community statistics
Area 11.7 km²
Population 139 [1] (2000)
Population density 11.88/km²
Neighbouring communities Bu Kadra, Nad Al Sheba, Business Bay, Al Quoz
Coordinates 25°10′07″N 55°17′32″E / 25.168591, 55.29213Coordinates: 25°10′07″N 55°17′32″E / 25.168591, 55.29213

Al Markada (Arabic: المركاض‎), also spelled Al Marked or Al Markad, is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in western Dubai in Bur Dubai, Al Markada is bordered to the north by Zabeel and Business Bay, to the south by Nad Al Sheba and Al Quoz and to the east by Bu Kadra. It is bounded to the north by route E 44 (Al Khail Road) and to the south by route D 69 (Muscat Road).

Al Markada is primarily known for its camel race course and isn't a residential community. The Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is located about 2.7 km southwest of Al Markada.

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  1. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000