Omar Mukhtar Street
Omar Mukhtar Street (Arabic: شارع عمر المختار) is Gaza City's main street, running from Palestine Square to the Port of Gaza in the Rimal district, separating the Old City's al-Daraj and Zaytoun quarters. Gaza's hotel strip is a part of Omar Mukhtar Street and most of Gaza's most important buildings are located along the street.[1] Built during World War I by Ottoman governor Jamal Pasha, the street was originally named after him. However, following the ouster of Ottoman forces from Palestine in 1917, Gaza's city council headed by Fahmi al-Husseini named the street after Omar Mukhtar, a Libyan revolutionary leader.[2][3]
Important buildings
Restaurants
- Palestine Restaurant
- Al-Samak Restaurant
- Loveboat Restaurant
- Pizza Inn
- Arafat Sweets
- Delice
- Al-Moloky Restaurant
Hotels and beach clubs
- Adam Hotel
- Al-Amal
- Al-Quds International
- Abu Kamal
- Marna's House
- Al-Sammak
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Ahmad Orabi Street · Izz al-Din al-Qassam Street · Jamal Abdel Nasser Street · Omar Mukhtar Street · Wehda Street
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