Al Rifa (), also spelled Al Raffa, is a locality in

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(UAE). Located in western Dubai, in

Bur Dubai Bur Dubai () is a historic district in Dubai, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name is a reference to the traditional separation of the area from Deira by the creek. Description The Ruler's Court is located in the district ...

, Al Rifa borders Al Souk Al Kabir to the north, Al Hudaiba to the south,

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to the west and

Al Mankhool Al Mankhool () is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in western Dubai, in the area of Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool is largely a residential area. However, several restaurants, hotels and financial service corporations (such as Cit ...

to the east. Al Rifa is largely a residential community; however several banks, restaurants and shopping centres (such as Al Khaleej Centre) are located in Al Rifa. The Falcon roundabout was located here. Built it the early 1970s it was demolished later.

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