Revision of Neighbourhood Names: Dubai Land Department Modifies Titles of 28 Districts

Dubai Land Department implements name changes for 28 neighborhoods and regions across the city.

In a noteworthy development that has garnered attention from local media sources, the Dubai Land Department has recently undertaken a strategic initiative to redefine the nomenclature of several prominent neighborhoods within the city.

This comprehensive effort is reflective of the dynamic urban landscape's evolution, signaling a deliberate move towards enhancing the identity and character of key areas across Dubai. As part of this initiative, the department has meticulously crafted and implemented changes to the names of numerous well-known neighborhoods, aligning them with contemporary trends and perhaps reflecting broader shifts in the city's cultural and developmental narrative.

This proactive approach by the Dubai Land Department underscores its commitment to staying attuned to the evolving needs and aspirations of the city's residents and investors, as well as contributing to the ongoing enhancement and modernization of Dubai's urban fabric.

In a transformative shift of considerable magnitude, renowned districts including the illustrious Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali Village, and Emirates Hills First have experienced a notable rebranding initiative. The Dubai Land Department has meticulously orchestrated this endeavor, endowing each of these iconic locales with fresh, distinctive identities. This strategic undertaking reflects the department's commitment to revitalizing and modernizing key areas, further contributing to the dynamic evolution and sophistication of Dubai's urban landscape.

Among the array of noteworthy changes, the reimagining of familiar locales continues, with Motor City seamlessly adopting the fresh identity of Al Hebiah First. In a similar vein, the esteemed Jebel Ali Village has been gracefully transformed into Jebel Ali First, echoing a refined essence. Notably, Sport City now bears the appellation of Al Hebiah Fourth, signifying a comprehensive shift in the nomenclature landscape orchestrated by the Dubai Land Department.

Area CodeOld Name New Name

284Al Khawaneej Third Al Ttay

384Al Medhmar AL ThanyahSecond

321Al Mina Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah

383Al Safouh Third Al Thanyah First

312Al Suq Al Kabeer (Dubai) Al Souq Al Kabeer

531Dubai Industrial City First Saih Shuaib 2

532Dubai Industrial City Second Saih Shuaib 3

533Dubai Industrial City Third Saih Shuaib 4

393Emirates Hills First Al Thanyah Fifth

388Emirates Hills Second Al Thanyah Third

394Emirates Hills Third Al Thanyah Fourth

412Festival City Second Al Kheeran

683Golf City Al Hebiah Fifth

599Jabal Ali Industrial Jabal Ali Industrial First

591Jebel Ali Village Jabal Ali First

681Jumairah Village First Al Barsha South Fourth

684Jumairah Village Second Al Barsha South Fifth

674Motor City Al Hebiah First

664Ranches Wadi Al Asafa 6

345Sheikh Zayed Road Burj Khalifa

682Sport City Al Hebiah Fourth

675Sport City First Al Hebiah Second

911UM NAHED 1 Madinat Hind 1

912UM NAHED 2 Madinat Hind 2

913UM NAHED 3 Madinat Hind 3

914UM NAHED 4, Al Yufrah 2, Al Yufrah 3Madinat Hind 4

340Al Goze Second Ghadeer Al Tair

513Esalal Madinat Latifa