Al Souk Al Kabir

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Al Souk Al Kabir السوق الكبير
A busy street in Al Souk Al Kabir
Country	United Arab Emirates
Emirate	Dubai
City	Dubai
Established	1890s
Community number	312
Community statistics
Area	0.855 km2
Population	26,405 [1] (2000)
Population density	30,833/km2
Neighbouring communities	Al Shindagha, Al Rifa, Al Hamriya
Dubai Metro station	Al Ghubaiba
Coordinates	25°15′44″N 55°17′40″E / 25.26216, 55.29436Coordinates: 25°15′44″N 55°17′40″E / 25.26216, 55.29436

Al Souk Al Kabir (Arabic: السوق الكبير‎), also referred to as Souk Al Kabir or Meena Bazaar, is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Souk Al Kabir is located in the area of Bur Dubai and is one of the oldest residential areas in the city and houses a predominantly Indian population, restaurants and shops. The locality, referred to as Meena Bazaar by the local Indian community, also encompasses the historic Al Bastakiya district of Dubai.

Al Souk Al Kabir, literally meaning The Big Market, saw an influx of traders from India in the early 1900s who eventually settled in the area.

Important landmarks in Al Souk Al Kabir include the Al Bastakiya district, Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum, Bank of Baroda and the Hindu temple of Dubai.

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

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