Al Khawaneej
The revisions affect 28 different areas in Dubai, which have seen a significant and rapid increase in construction activity in recent years. File picture of a development project in Al Khawaneej used for illustrative purpose.

Dubai: The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has recently updated the names of development areas across Dubai, aligning them with the emirate's progressive vision and the rapid pace of its urban development.

The initiative also seeks to streamline government coordination among various departments that regulate and legislate the local real estate sector.

The revisions affect 28 different areas in Dubai, which have seen a significant and rapid increase in construction activity in recent years. The architectural growth includes a variety of projects, including integrated complexes, high-rise towers, and vertical buildings, significantly contributing to the broader development expansion in the emirate.

Revised area and names

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The DLD, in its commitment to regulating and managing the real estate sector in Dubai, aims to lead in innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

The DLD plays a pivotal role in shaping Dubai's continuously evolving urban landscape. As the emirate experiences ongoing development and expansion, the DLD is at the forefront, working diligently to strengthen the real estate sector and elevate its prominence regionally and globally.

With a commitment to delivering exceptional and proactive services, the DLD actively participates in the formulation of essential regulations for the real estate sector. Simultaneously, it drives growth within Dubai's real estate market. By regulating and facilitating real estate investments and promoting knowledge and awareness within the sector, the DLD fosters innovation on a global scale.

The revised area and names
Area Code Old Name New Name
284 Al Khawaneej Third Al Ttay
384 Al Medhmar AL Thanyah Second
321 Al Mina Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah
383 Al Safouh Third Al Thanyah First
312 Al Suq Al Kabeer (Dubai) Al Souq Al Kabeer
531 Dubai Industrial City First Saih Shuaib 2
532 Dubai Industrial City Second Saih Shuaib 3
533 Dubai Industrial City Third Saih Shuaib 4
393 Emirates Hills First Al Thanyah Fifth
388 Emirates Hills Second Al Thanyah Third
394 Emirates Hills Third Al Thanyah Fourth
412 Festival City Second Al Kheeran
683 Golf City Al Hebiah Fifth
599 Jabal Ali Industrial Jabal Ali Industrial First
591 Jebel Ali Village Jabal Ali First
681 Jumairah Village First Al Barsha South Fourth
684 Jumairah Village Second Al Barsha South Fifth
674 Motor City Al Hebiah First
664 Ranches Wadi Al Asafa 6
345 Sheikh Zayed Road Burj Khalifa
682 Sport City Al Hebiah Fourth
675 Sport City First Al Hebiah Second
911 UM NAHED 1 Madinat Hind 1
912 UM NAHED 2 Madinat Hind 2
913 UM NAHED 3 Madinat Hind 3
914 UM NAHED 4, Al Yufrah 2, Al Yufrah 3 Madinat Hind 4
340 Al Goze Second Ghadeer Al Tair
513 Esalal Madinat Latifa