Port Saeed

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Port Saeed
بور سعيد
Community
Coordinates: 25°15′11″N 55°19′45″E / 25.25306°N 55.32917°E / 25.25306; 55.32917Coordinates: 25°15′11″N 55°19′45″E / 25.25306°N 55.32917°E / 25.25306; 55.32917
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateDubai
CityDubai
Area
 • Total1.84 km2 (0.71 sq mi)
Population
[1] (2000)
 • Total448
 • Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Community number129

Port Saeed (Arabic: بور سعيد and sometimes ميناء سعيد) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established by Saeed Ahmed Lootah, who named it after the Egyptian city of Port Said which was destroyed in the Anglo-French invasion during the Suez Crisis.[2]

Port Saeed is bordered by the waters of Dubai Creek to the south, by Al Khabisi to the north, by Al Garhoud to the east, and by Rigga Al Buteen to the west. It stretches between Al Garhoud Bridge and Al Maktoum Bridge. Important landmarks in Port Saeed include Deira City Centre, .

The occupies almost half the area of Port Saeed. Located there are sail-shaped club house, an 18-hole golf course, a marina, a number of villas, several creek-side restaurants, and the .

Port Saeed has a small residential neighbourhood that was redesigned by Dubai Municipality after 2003.[3] As a result, several new buildings were built in the area.

References[]

  1. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area Archived 2008-09-11 at the Wayback Machine. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
  2. ^ "Hajj Saeed Lootah" (in Arabic). Al Bayan. Retrieved 4 November 2010.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Dubai Municipality re-designs Port Saeed area. AMEInfo.com. December 28, 2003


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