Al Dhagaya

Infobox UAE community
comm_name = Al Dhagaya
ar_name = الضغاية
image_comm = Dubai Gold Souk on 9 May 2007 Pict 1.jpg
image_comm_caption = Interior of the Gold Souk in Al Dhagaya
emirate_name = Dubai
city_name = Dubai
comm_established =
comm_number = 113
comm_area = 0.125 km²
comm_pop = 10,896 [http://cpq.dhcc.ae/PDF%20Bank/Healthcare%20in%20Dubai/PopulationDistribution.pdf Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area] . Dubai Healthcare City. 2000] (2000)
comm_density = 21,451/km²
neighbourhood = Al Ras, Al Baraha, Al Sabkha, Ayil Nasir
coordinates = Coord|25.27185|55.29893|display=inline,title
footnotes =

Al Dhagaya ( _ar. الضغاية) is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in eastern Dubai in Deira, Al Dhagaya forms part of Dubai's northeastern coast along the Persian Gulf. Al Dhagaya is located near the Deira Corniche and is bounded by Al Baraha, Al Ras, Al Sabkha and Ayil Nasir.

One of the more populous residential areas of west Deira, Al Dhagaya also has a prominent economic district with "souks" and traditional markets. The Dubai Gold Souk and Dubai Spice Souk are located at the heart of Al Dhagaya. Additionally, several other traditional shops stores such as ARY Jewellery, Joy Allukas Jewellery and the Dubai Fish and Vegetable Market are located in Al Dhagaya.

Al Dhagaya's northern periphery lies along the Dubai Corniche; the Al Shindagha Tunnel, which connects Deira to Bur Dubai, runs through the northern coast of Al Dhagaya.

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