Al Rifa
| Al Rifa الرفاعة | |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates community | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population [1] (2000) | |
| • Total | 15,344 |
| • Density | 15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi) |
| Community number | 316 |
| Coordinates | 25°15′25″N 55°17′21″E / 25.25688°N 55.28904°ECoordinates: 25°15′25″N 55°17′21″E / 25.25688°N 55.28904°E |
Al Rifa (Arabic: الرفاعة), also spelled Al Raffa, is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in western Dubai, in Bur Dubai, Al Rifa borders Al Souk Al Kabir to the north, Al Hudaiba to the south, Port Rashid to the west and Al Mankhool to the east.
Al Rifa is largely a residential community; however several banks, restaurants and shopping centres (such as Al Khaleej Centre) are located in Al Rifa.
References
- ↑ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
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