Mirdif
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| Mirdif مردف |
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 Uptown Mirdif |
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| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
| Community number | 251 |
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| Area | 9.2 km² |
| Population | 8,115 [1] (2000) |
| Population density | 882/km² |
| Neighbouring communities | Al Rashidiya, Al Warqaa, Muhaisnah, Al Mizhar |
| Coordinates | 25°13′27″N 55°25′22″E / 25.22404°N 55.42276°ECoordinates: 25°13′27″N 55°25′22″E / 25.22404°N 55.42276°E |
Mirdif (Arabic: مردف) is a small, but rapidly growing residential area located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The town is located approximately 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, and sits under the main flight path. In recent years, and due to improvements with fleet aircraft the noise pollution has lessened. However, the use of older Soviet-era cargo aircraft and passengers jets, does still lead to the occasionally noisy descent. The addition of a new runway caused a shift in aircraft approach, which means that the newer part of the town suffers more from aircraft noise pollution.
The town enjoys a public park, which is located in the newer part of the town, with basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, as well as a 300 metre walking track, training equipment and extensive play equipment for children.
Mirdif is mainly comprised of small villa developments, or single privately held villas, two bedrooms or more. Mirdif became popular with expatriates in the 1990s, as it was seen as value for money over the traditional residential areas, and was ideal for middle income families with children.
Recently Union Properties (UAE property development company) completed a new property project called Uptown Mirdif.
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[edit] Uptown Mirdif
Uptown Mirdif is a property project developed by Union Properties. The project is designed along the lines of an ancient spa town. It features uniquely designed open shopping area which include 400,000 sq ft (37,000 m2) of net lettable space. The project features also villas, apartments, play areas and recreation facilities, healthcare center and Primary school and over 2000 accommodations (villas and flats).
The population of the General Mirdiff area is a complete mixture of all nationalities,UAE nationals, middle-eastern expatriates, along with Asian and European expatriates.
A further large property development is presently under construction: Mirdiff gate is being constructed on the northern end of the area which comprises a large number of individual houses, and many apartment blocks.
[edit] Uptown shops
- Bloggs
- Adidas
- McDonald's
- Pizza Express
- Damas
- Pure Gold
- Mothercare
- Baskin-Robbins
- Claire's
- La Senza
- Paris Gallery
- Spinneys
- 2XL
[edit] Uptown restaurants
McDonald's KFC Burger King Starbucks Pizza Hut Automatic Hardees
[edit] References
- ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
