Al Garhoud

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—— United Arab Emirates community ——
Al Garhoud
القرهود

Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
City Dubai
Community number 214
Community statistics
Area 4 km²
Population 4,466 [1] (2000)
Population density 1,116.5/km²
Neighbouring communities Dubai International Airport, Umm Ramool, Port Saeed
Dubai Metro station      Garhoud 
Coordinates 25°13′44″N 55°19′36″E / 25.22894, 55.32663Coordinates: 25°13′44″N 55°19′36″E / 25.22894, 55.32663

Al Garhoud (Arabic: القرهود‎, transliteration: al-qarhūd) is a office and partially residential district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud is close to Dubai International Airport and therefore preferred by Emirates Airline airline pilots as a living place. The Emirates Aviation College can also be found in Al Garhoud.

Close to many pubs and clubs including the Aviation Club which houses 'The Irish Village' a must see for all tourists and expats alike. A mock Irish pub, built by the Irish pub company and managed by the Dubai Duty Free Company, it boasts a fine International Menu and Dubai's biggest beer garden.

Other attractions nearby include Deira City Centre as well as a Le Meridien Hotel which is home to the Dubliner Bar and various restaurants and an Al Bustan Hotel.

The roads around Al Garhoud are notorious for their traffic and part of which is caused by the Al Garhoud Bridge.

Expats generally leave out the 'Al' part of Al Garhoud and call it Garhoud.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000