Al Waheda Explained

Al Waheda
Native Name:الوحيدة
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
Area Total Km2:1.41
Population Footnotes:[1] (2000)
Population Total:9,856
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Community number
Blank Info Sec1:132

Al Waheda (Arabic: الوحيدة) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in eastern Dubai in Deira, Al Waheda is bordered to the north by Al Hamriya Port, to the west by Abu Hail, to the east by Al Mamzar, and to the south by Hor Al Anz. The routes D 92 (Al Khaleej Road) and D 89 (Al Rasheed Road) form the northern and southern peripheries of Al Waheda.

Al Waheda, literally meaning The One, is primarily a residential community with a mix of low-rise apartments and independent villas and town homes. The consulates of the Philippines and Syria are located in Al Waheda.

References

  1. http://cpq.dhcc.ae/PDF%20Bank/Healthcare%20in%20Dubai/PopulationDistribution.pdf Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area