Naif Explained

Naif
Native Name:نايف
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
Area Total Km2:0.561
Population Footnotes:(2022)
Population Total:53,403[1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Blank Name Sec1:Community number
Blank Info Sec1:118

Naif (pronounced as /ar/, Arabic: نايف) is a locality in Deira side of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a commercial and residential locality. Considering the nearby localities, Naif is larger in size. It is one of the oldest localities. The residents of this locality are mainly South Asians. The coordinates of Naif are N 25.27153° and E 55.30512°.

Naif has the second-highest population density of all communities in Dubai (after Ayil Nasir).[2]

Fire in Naif Souq

In 2008, A fire broke out in the Naif Souq and around 183 shops were burned down. The Dubai Municipality built a new building which has almost double the capacity of the old building.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Population and Vital Statistics . Government of Dubai.
  2. http://cpq.dhcc.ae/PDF%20Bank/Healthcare%20in%20Dubai/PopulationDistribution.pdf Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area
  3. News: Naif Souq to be rebuilt in just eight months ConstructionWeekOnline.com. Construction Week Online. 12 April 2008 . 2018-10-16.

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