Port Saeed ( ar, بور سعيد and sometimes ميناء سعيد) is a locality in
Dubai
Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...
,
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia ( The Middle East). It is located at t ...
. 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.
Port Saeed is bordered by the waters of
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek ( ar, خور دبي, Khūr Dubay) has been described as a natural saltwater creek, tidal inlet, and watercourse or waterway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It extends about inwards and forms a natural port that has traditional ...
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,
Dubai Shopping Centre.
The
Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club 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
Park Hyatt Dubai Hotel.
Port Saeed has a small residential neighbourhood that was redesigned by
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality ( ar, بلدية دبي) is the Government of Dubai municipal body with jurisdiction over city services and the upkeep of facilities in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and reports directly to the Dubai Executive Coun ...
after 2003.
[Dubai Municipality re-designs Port Saeed area]
AMEInfo.com. December 28, 2003 As a result, several new buildings were built in the area.
References
Communities in Dubai
Ports and harbours of the United Arab Emirates
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