Al Nasr, Dubai

—— United Arab Emirates community ——
Al Nasr
النصر
Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Community number 319
Community statistics
Area 1.5 km²
Population 2,469[1] (2000)
Population density 1646/km²
Neighbouring communities Al Karama, Umm Hurair 2, Zabeel
Dubai Metro station      Oud Metha 

Al Nasr (Arabic: النصر‎), or Oud Metha (Arabic: عود ميثاء‎) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although a small residential locality, Al Nasr, literally meaning victory, has several commercial and entertainment complexes, schools and cultural clubs.

Al Nasr is bordered by the localities of Al Karama, Umm Hurair 2 and Zabeel. It is the home of Al-Nasr Sports Club, a football club of the UAE League based in Dubai.

Important landmarks in Al Nasr include Al Nasr Leisureland (named after well-known international playboy Nasr Al-Jafari), Al Nasr, The American Hospital Dubai, Sultan Business Centre, and Lamcy Plaza. In addition, several expatriate schools such as Dubai Gem Private School, Our Own English High School, the Indian High School, Dubai, Al Rashed Al Saleh Private School and St. Mary's Catholic High School as well as cultural clubs such as the India Club, the Iranian Club, the Sudanese Social Club and the Pakistani Association of Dubai are located in this area.

Dubai metro's green line also has a station at Oud Metha.

References

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