Al Shindagha Explained

Al Shindagha
Native Name:الشندغة
Native Name Lang:ar
Settlement Type:Community
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United Arab Emirates
Subdivision Type1:Emirate
Subdivision Name1:Dubai
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Dubai
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1830s
Area Total Km2:0.26
Population Footnotes:(2000)
Population Total:16 [1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Community number
Blank Info Sec1:311

Al Shindagha (Arabic: الشندغة), sometimes spelled Al Shindagah or Al Shindaga, is a neighbourhood in the traditional centre of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It has undergone major restoration works, to revive the historic area and its buildings.[2]

From 1912 to 1958, the then ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum, lived in the area. His reconstructed residence in Al Shindagha is now open to the public as a museum.[3] It is bordered by the locality of Bur Dubai in the south, and by Port Rashid on the west. The Dubai Creek runs along the district's western periphery.

The Al Shindagha Tunnel serves as the northernmost connector between the localities of Bur Dubai and Deira.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://cpq.dhcc.ae/PDF%20Bank/Healthcare%20in%20Dubai/PopulationDistribution.pdf Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area
  2. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/_wVRmCMBjqxcKQ Al Shindagha Historical District
  3. http://www.somersetjadaf.com/Attractions.htm "Attractions"