Al Warqa

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Al Warqaa
ٱلْوَرْقَاء
Community
A view of Al Warqa town centre
A view of Al Warqa town centre
Map
Interactive map of Al Warqaa
Coordinates: 25°11′30.55″N 55°24′29.41″E / 25.1918194°N 55.4081694°E / 25.1918194; 55.4081694
Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Dubai
CityDubai
Area
 • Total
21.6 km2 (8.3 sq mi)
Population
[1] (2018)
 • Total
59,111
 • Density2,740/km2 (7,090/sq mi)
Community number421–425

Al Warqa (Arabic: ٱلْوَرْقَاء, Al-Warqāʾ), sometimes spelled Al Warqa`a or Al Warqaa, is a locality in Dubai, the U.A.E. Located southeast of Dubai Creek, Al Warqa is bordered to the north by Mirdif, the west by Nad Al Hammar- Awir and the south by Warsan or International City.[1]

Geography and history

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See also: Geography of Dubai, Geography of the United Arab Emirates, History of Dubai, and History of the United Arab Emirates
Aswaaq Mall in Al Warqa 2

The routes E 311 (Emirates Road) and E 44 (Al Awir Road) form the western and southern peripheries of Al Warqa. Once a sparsely populated industrial locality close to Dubai city limits, Al Warqaa is now experiencing considerable growth due to the development of International City and other real estate projects near the area. Al Warqaa is divided into subcommunities, from Al Warqa 1 to Al Warqa 5.

Landmarks in Al Warqaa include Dubai Municipality garbage disposal centre,[2] Aswaaq Mall and Al Warqa Grand Mosque.[3][4]

In 2001, as part of Dubai's rapid urban expansion, Al Warqa was officially established as a planned residential area with the launch of Al Warqa 1 and Al Warqa 2. These initial phases introduced structured road networks, modern villas, public schools, and municipal services to accommodate the growing population. Over the following decade, the area continued to evolve with the addition of Al Warqa 3, 4, and 5, alongside the development of public parks, mosques, healthcare centers, and retail outlets.

Schools

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See also: Education in Dubai and Education in the United Arab Emirates
  • Our Own High School, Al Warqa
    Our Own High School, Al Warqa
  • International School of Arts and Science
    International School of Arts and Science

Parks

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The biggest animal park in UAE, situated in Al Warqa 5

Al Warqa has three parks in its vicinity. Mushrif Park borders Warqa although it is located in Mushrif.[6] Another park recently opened was constructed at a cost of Dh22 million, on 27.1 ha (67 acres) at Al Warqa 3, with recreational, sports and service facilities such as a 3.5 km running track, a 3.55 km (2.21 miles) cycle track, a 3.5 km sandy track, two football fields planted with natural grass, and basketball and tennis courts.[7]

Al Warqa 2 has its own park.[8][9] The total area of the park is 1.7 hectares. It has areas for children to plays, sandy areas for ball games for adults, a synthetic jogging track and other buildings and services.[10]

A larger safari park, Dubai Safari Park, constructed in Al Warqa 5 on Aweer Road on an area of 400 hectares, includes a safari park, butterfly park, golf courses, entertainment and recreational areas. It replaced the ailing Dubai Zoo.[11] 2,500 animals of around 250 species were relocated to the new site.[12][13]

Religious sites

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See also: Islam in the United Arab Emirates, List of mosques in the United Arab Emirates, and Religion in the United Arab Emirates

Al Warqa Grand Mosque [ar] (Arabic: جَامِع ٱلْوَرْقَاء ٱلْكَبِيْر, romanized: Jāmiʿ Al-Warqāʾ Al-Kabīr; 25°11′32.96″N 55°24′31.23″E / 25.1924889°N 55.4086750°E / 25.1924889; 55.4086750) is styled after the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, western Saudi Arabia.[3][4]

  • The Grand Mosque of Al Warqa
    The Grand Mosque of Al Warqa

References

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  1. ^ a b Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area Archived 2008-09-11 at the Wayback Machine. Dubai Healthcare City. 2000
  2. ^ Time for the UAE to clean up its act. Gulf News. March 19, 2005
  3. ^ a b Jalal, Maan (2024-09-20). "Mosques of the UAE: Al Warqa'a blends traditional touches with modern design". The National. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  4. ^ a b Waiwai. "Al Warqa'a Mosque / waiwai". Arch Daily. ISSN 0719-8884. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
  5. ^ "ISAS". isas.sch.ae. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  6. ^ FAQs, Dubai. "Public Parks in Dubai". www.dubaifaqs.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  7. ^ Staff Report (2017-03-12). "First of six new Dubai parks opens". Gulf News. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  8. ^ "Ten of the best parks in the UAE | The National". Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  9. ^ Wam (2012-11-25). "Dubai's Al Warqa 2 residential park complete". Emirates 24|7. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  10. ^ Staff Report (2012-11-26). "Municipality completes Al Warqa 2 residential park". Gulf News. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  11. ^ "10 New Dubai attractions set for completion in 2016 – Dubai Chronicle". Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  12. ^ "Dubai Safari Park – Al Warqa". Dubai Travelator. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  13. ^ Saseendran, Sajila (29 January 2018). "Tourism". Gulf News. Dubai. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
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