Al Jaddaf also spelled Al Jadaf, is a locality in Dubai

Dubai

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, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

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 (UAE). Located in western Dubai in Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai

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, Al Jaddaf is bordered to the north and east by the Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek or Khor Dubai is a saltwater creek located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . It ends at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Some sources say that the creek extended as far inland as Al Ain, and that the Ancient Greeks called it River Zara. Historically, the creek divided the city into two...

, to the south by Zabeel

Zabeel, Dubai

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, and to the west by Umm Hurair 2.

Historically, Al Jaddaf, which literally means The Rower, was primarily a dhow

Dhow

Dhow is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with lateen sails used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. Some historians believe the dhow was invented by Arabs but this is disputed by some others. Dhows typically weigh 300 to 500 tons, and have a...

 building area. Its shipyards are today the only site for the building and maintenance of these traditional boats. Al Jaddaf also houses the sport grounds and facilities of Al Wasl FC

Al Wasl FC

Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...

 and Dubai Officers Club. Another important landmark is Al Wasl hospital

Al Wasl hospital

Al Wasl Hospital is the first hospital in Dubai that provides medical care specifically for women and children. It was established by the government in Dubai back in 1987 and contained 2 separate sections for women care / pregnancy and for children...

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New developments in the area include Dubai Culture Village, a zoned

Zoning

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 community dedicated to visual, performing and literary arts, and the second phase of Dubai Healthcare City.