Al Satwa, Dubai

Name: Al Satwa
Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

#179 among attractions in Dubai

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Al Satwa is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, comprising high-density retail outlets and private residential dwellings. It is located southwest of Bur Dubai and adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road. Originally, its residents were mainly of the Baloch tribe. As the government provided better houses for emaratis staying here, only few Arabs are found residing here. Notable features include the Iranian Hospital, Satwa Grand Mosque and the Al Satwa bus terminal. Al Satwa is known for its large South Asian community, especially Filipino Nationals. It is often referred to as mini-Manila by Filipino community. E 11 forms the southern boundary of Al Satwa, Jumeirah 1 borders its northern area. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.11 mi²Coordinates: 25°13'15"N, 55°16'26"E

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السطوة (alstwt)Dubai United Arab Emirates

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Nearby attractions include: Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future, Trade Centre 2, Entisar Tower.

0.6 miE
Postmodern architecture, Tower, Architecture
Emirates Towers, Dubai
16 min walk • Rising from the heart of Dubai's financial district, the Emirates Towers are an iconic duo of skyscrapers that punctuate the city's skyline with their sleek design and architectural prowess. Comprising two distinct structures—the Emirates Office Tower and the...
0.5 miE
Museum
Museum of the Future, Dubai
13 min walk • Dubai's Museum of the Future stands as an architectural marvel and a beacon of innovation in the heart of the United Arab Emirates. This iconic establishment, which opened its doors in February 2022, is not only a museum but also a visionary platform that exhibits...
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Trade Centre 2, Dubai
12 min walk • Trade Centre 2, also known as Dubai Financial Centre, is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
0.6 miE
Skyscraper
Entisar Tower, Dubai
16 min walk • Entisar Tower is a skyscraper to be built as a centrepiece of Dubai Meydan City, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will have 121 floors for various purposes.
1 miNE
Skyscraper
Duja Tower, Dubai
25 min walk • The Duja Tower is a 191 metres mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has 53 floors. The building was designed by ZAS Architects and National Engineering Bureau, while the structural design was designed by Port Saeed Engineering. In addition, it was developed by Nasser Lootah Real Estate.
0.4 miE
Skyscraper
HHHR Tower, Dubai
12 min walk • HHHR Tower, also known as the Blue Tower, is a supertall skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The construction of the 72-floor, 317-metre building started in 2006 and was completed in 2010.
0.9 miNE
Skyscraper
Sama Tower, Dubai
24 min walk • The Sama Tower is a skyscraper along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has 49 floors. Construction began in 2006 and was completed in late 2009.
0.7 miS
Skyscraper
21st Century Tower, Dubai
18 min walk • The 21st Century Tower is a 55-story skyscraper along the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. When it was completed in 2003 it took the title of the world's tallest residential building, ultimately being surpassed by the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia and the Q1 tower in Australia's Gold Coast.
1 miS
Skyscraper
The Index, Dubai
25 min walk • The Index is a 328 m tall, 80-storey skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Of the 80 floors, the first four floors are service floors, 5th–29th are to be offices and 31st–77th are residential use, 73rd and 75th floors are duplex penthouses and 77th to 80th floor are triplex penthouses.
0.5 miSE
Tower, Skyscraper
The Tower, Dubai
13 min walk • The Tower is a 243-metre tower located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. It has 54 stories. This skyscraper with its remarkable pyramid peak was finished in 2002.
0.9 miE
Convention center, Event space
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
23 min walk • The Dubai World Trade Centre, historically called Sheikh Rashid Tower, is a 38-storey and a height 184 m skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which was erected in 1979. It is a purpose-built complex for events and exhibitions. The building is featured on the 100 dirham bank note.

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Which popular attractions are close to Al Satwa?

Nearby attractions include 1 Park Avenue, Dubai (9 min walk), Khalid Al Attar Tower 2, Dubai (10 min walk), Al Bada, Dubai (11 min walk), HHHR Tower, Dubai (12 min walk).

How to get to Al Satwa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al Satwa:

Metro

Emirates Towers • Lines: Red (12 min walk)
Financial Centre • Lines: Red (18 min walk)

Bus

Bada'A • Lines: X02 (14 min walk)
Satwa, Masjid 1 • Lines: X02 (21 min walk)