Oud Metha and Umm Hurair enjoy a central location in Dubai, sandwiched between Karama and the western shore of the Dubai Creek. Dubai Healthcare City, the world’s first medical free zone, is located here.
Hotels
Hotels here include Al Waleed Palace Apartments, Raffles at Wafi City, the Movenpick Bur Dubai, and the Grand Hyatt.
Real Estate – Apartments
Most accommodation is in low-rise apartment blocks.
Shopping
The area has 2 large shopping centres; the Wafi Mall (includes the Khan Murjan market) and the Lamcy Plaza.
Attractions & Entertainment
Creek Park is home to the Dubai Dolphinarium and Children’s City.
Other entertainment options include the Encounter Zone at Wafi City and the 12-screen Grand Cineplex cinema next to the Grand Hyatt.
Schools
The Dubai English Speaking School was the first British school in the United Arab Emirates. St Mary’s Catholic High School is also in the neighbourhood.
Map
Al Waleed Palace Hotel Apartments
Serviced apartments near the Lamcy Plaza [more]
Raffles Dubai
Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Large hotel near the airport [more]
Dubai Dolphinarium
Dolphin shows at Creek Park [more]
Dubai Children’s City
Educational centre for children between two and fifteen years old [more]
Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Oud Metha Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Wafi Mall
Egyptian-themed mall at Wafi City [more]
Lamcy Plaza
Shopping mall in Oud Metha [more]
Khan Murjan
Underground market at Wafi City [more]
St Mary’s Catholic High School
Private school in Umm Hurair [more]
Dubai English Speaking School
Primary school in Umm Hurair [more]
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