Al Jaddaf district
Al Jaddaf
25.22, 55.334 An area by Dubai Creek next to Culture Village and the medical cluster, with the Al Jadaf metro station.
About the district
Al Jaddaf is a developing area on the bank of Dubai Creek, next to the Culture Village (Jaddaf Waterfront) project. Traditional wooden dhow boats were historically built here, and today the neighbourhood is being developed with residential and hotel complexes along the Creek waterfront.
A large medical cluster with hospitals and clinics is taking shape in the area, making Al Jaddaf an important healthcare hub for Dubai. Its proximity to the city centre and its own metro station make it convenient for living and working.
Al Jaddaf is interesting for its blend of old and new: the area's historic name is linked to the tradition of building dhow boats on the bank of the Creek, while today housing and hotels are being built here and a medical cluster is developing. The convenient metro station makes the area a practical base close to the centre.
District photos
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Who the district suits
Those who want housing by the Creek close to the centre and the metro, as well as patients and staff of the medical cluster.
+ Pros
- ✓Its own metro station on the green line
- ✓Dubai Creek waterfront and Culture Village
- ✓Close to Downtown and the old neighbourhoods
- ✓Developed medical cluster
− Cons
- •The area is still being built up
- •Few classic sights
- •The pedestrian environment is still uneven
- •Part of the area is industrial
District on the map
Interactive satellite map — zoom and pan to explore the area.
District infrastructure
Transport access
Notable places nearby
Nature Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ras Al Khor Wildlife SanctuaryA wetland sanctuary within the city, where thousands of pink flamingos spend the winter.
Tip: Entry is free, and there are three observation hides with binoculars.
Infrastructure Метро Дубая
Dubai MetroСовременное метро без машинистов: красная и зелёная линии связывают аэропорт, Даунтаун, Бизнес-Бэй и Дубай Марину.
Tip: Купите карту Nol — без неё в метро не пускают; одна карта работает на метро, трамвае и автобусах.
Architecture Dubai Frame
Dubai FrameA giant golden frame 150 metres high in Zabeel Park — a bridge between old and new Dubai.
Tip: From the upper gallery you can see the contrast: the old city on one side, skyscrapers on the other.
Nature Парк Забиль
Zabeel ParkОдин из крупнейших городских парков Дубая в районе Забиль с озёрами, зонами для пикников и знаменитой смотровой рамкой Dubai Frame.
Tip: Совместите прогулку по парку с подъёмом на Dubai Frame — лучшие виды и фото получаются ближе к закату.
Government institutions nearby
Consulates, migration centres, police and city authorities closest to Al Jaddaf.
Frequently asked questions about Al Jaddaf district
What is Al Jaddaf known for?+
Its location by Dubai Creek next to Culture Village, its large medical cluster and its own Al Jadaf metro station. Traditional dhow boats were historically built here.
Is there a metro in Al Jaddaf?+
Yes, the area is served by the Al Jadaf station on the green line of the Dubai metro.
What is Culture Village?+
It is the Jaddaf Waterfront project on the bank of the Creek next to Al Jaddaf — a waterfront with housing, hotels and cultural venues.