Za'abeel, Dubai

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Zabeel
زعبيل
Community
Dubai's skyline from Za'abeel Park
Dubai's skyline from Za'abeel Park
Map
Coordinates: 25°13′25″N 55°18′22″E / 25.22358°N 55.30603°E / 25.22358; 55.30603
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateDubai
CityDubai
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population
 (2000)[1]
 • Total5,283
 • Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Community number325 (Zabeel 1)
337 (Zabeel 2)

Za'abeel (Arabic: زعبيل) is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Za'abeel, which is in eastern Dubai, consists of two sub-communities. Za'abeel 1 and Za'abeel 2 are relatively newer, more affluent communities with villas and town homes.

Za'abeel 1

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Za'abeel 1 is adjacent to Al Nasr and is bounded to the south by routes E 66 (Oud Metha Road) and D 73 (2nd Zabeel Road). This sub-community is residential and contains Za'abeel Stadium, and Za'abeel Park, a popular spot for sports and live music.

Za'abeel 2

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Za'abeel 2 is bounded to the east by Za'abeel 1 and to the west by Business Bay. Za'abeel 2 contains the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and the emir's Palace: the Zabeel Palace (fr).

References

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Grand Mosque in Za'abeel