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Walking in Al Ras Area Deira, Dubai | Dubai Old Souk | Dubai City – UAE Updated for 2024

Updated: November 6, 2024

Al Ras “The Cape” is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the westernmost 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 the Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai Spice Souk, Al Ras Hotel, and St. George Hotel. Al Ras is Part of Dubai’s old Deira district, Al Ras owes its traditional vibe to long-standing markets like the Gold Souk, selling ornate jewelry, and the aromatic Spice Souk. The narrow streets hold restored Emirati-style guest houses and museums, including the Museum of the Poet Al Oqaili. Small wooden boats ferry passengers across Dubai Creek to Bur Dubai’s Al Fahidi heritage area. Al Ras Public Library (aka Dubai Public Library) is the oldest public library in Dubai, is also located in this area. It was inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum in 1963 but closed for renovations in 2019.
Al Ras metro station on the Green Line of the Dubai Metro serves the area.

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