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Naif

Coordinates: 25°16′16″N 55°18′19″E / 25.27124°N 55.30535°E / 25.27124; 55.30535
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Naif
نايف
Community
Coordinates: 25°16′16″N 55°18′19″E / 25.27124°N 55.30535°E / 25.27124; 55.30535
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateDubai
CityDubai
Area
 • Total0.561 km2 (0.217 sq mi)
Population
(2022)
 • Total53,403[1]
Community number118

Naif (pronounced [naːˈiːf], Arabic: نايف) is a locality in Deira side of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a commercial and residential locality. Considering the nearby localities, Naif is larger in size. It is one of the oldest localities. The residents of this locality are mainly South Asians. The coordinates of Naif are N 25.27153° and E 55.30512°.

Naif has the second-highest population density of all communities in Dubai (after Ayil Nasir).[2]

Fire in Naif Souq

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In 2008, A fire broke out in the Naif Souq and around 183 shops were burned down. The Dubai Municipality built a new building which has almost double the capacity of the old building.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Population and Vital Statistics". Government of Dubai.
  2. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area Archived 2008-09-11 at the Wayback Machine. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
  3. ^ "Naif Souq to be rebuilt in just eight months | ConstructionWeekOnline.com". Construction Week Online. 12 April 2008. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
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