Al Sabkha
السبخة
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Dubai abra at Al Sabkha Marine Transport Station
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| Coordinates: 25°16′09″N 55°18′05″E / 25.26905°N 55.30144°E / 25.26905; 55.30144 | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 km2 (0.05 sq mi) |
| Population
[1] (2000)
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| • Total | 2,627 |
| • Density | 20,000/km2 (52,000/sq mi) |
| Community number | 115 |
Al Sabkha (Arabic: السبخة) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Sabkha is a small community between Al Rigga, Naif, Al Dhagaya and Al Buteen in the Deira region of eastern Dubai.
Al Sabkha, literally meaning marshland is bounded to the east by Al Sabkha Road (109th Street), to the east by 21st Street and to the north by route D 82 (Al Naif Road). One of the smallest communities in Dubai in terms of area, Al Sabkha is home to Arab and South Asian communities and has an active economic district with traditional souks. Murshid Bazaar in Al Sabkha is well known in the area for textiles and electronics. Deira's main abra station is located in the eastern section of Al Sabkha across route D 85 (Baniyas Road). It is also bordered to the east by D 87 (Al Sabkha Road).
ADh. 34 million (US$ 9.2 million) parking garage with 470 parking spots was recently built in Al Sabkha by Dubai Municipality to address parking issues in the area. Al Sabkha is known for its bus station, banks and apartments. And even offices. [2]
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| Deira and the northwestern sector of Dubai (Sector 1) |
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| Mushraif and the northern sector of Dubai (Sector 2) |
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| Bur Dubai and the western sector of Dubai (Sector 3) |
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| Ras Al Khor and the north-central sector of Dubai (Sector 4) |
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| Jabal Ali and the southwestern sector of Dubai (Sector 5) |
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| Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and the central sector of Dubai (Sector 6) |
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| Al Awir and the northeastern sector of Dubai (Sector 7) |
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| Hatta and the eastern sector of Dubai (Sector 8) |
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| Al Marmoom and the southern sector of Dubai (Sector 9) |
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