Al Ras

—— United Arab Emirates community ——
Al Ras
الراس

Business district of Al Ras

Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Community number 112
Community statistics
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 

Al Ras (Arabic: الراس‎) 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.

References

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