Al Markada

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Al Markada
المركاض
—  United Arab Emirates community  —
Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Area
 • Total 11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population 1 (2000)
 • Total 139
 • Density Bad rounding here13/km2 (Bad rounding here33/sq mi)
Community number 347
Coordinates 25°10′07″N 55°17′32″E / 25.168591°N 55.29213°E / 25.168591; 55.29213Coordinates: 25°10′07″N 55°17′32″E / 25.168591°N 55.29213°E / 25.168591; 55.29213

Al Markada (Arabic: المركاض‎), also spelled Al Marked or Al Markad, is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in western Dubai in Bur Dubai, Al Markada is bordered to the north by Zabeel and Business Bay, to the south by Nad Al Sheba and Al Quoz and to the east by Bu Kadra. It is bounded to the north by route E 44 (Al Khail Road) and to the south by route D 69 (Muscat Road).

Al Markada is primarily known for its camel race course and isn't a residential community. The Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is located about 2.7 km southwest of Al Markada.

References

  1. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000