Naif (, ar, نايف) is a

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. It is a commercial and residential locality. Considering the nearby localities, Naif is larger in size. It is one of the oldest localities. The residents of this locality are mainly

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ns. The coordinates of Naif are N 25.27153° and E 55.30512°. Naif has the second-highest population density of all communities in Dubai (after

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).Existing Population and Future Holding Capacities in Dubai Urban Area
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Fire in Naif Souq

In 2008, A fire broke out in the Naif Souq and around 183 shops were burned down. The Dubai Municipality built a new building which has almost double the capacity of the old building.

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"One year after lockdown: how Dubai's Naif community is striving to get back to normal. Residents were under strict stay-home orders from March 31 until April 26 of last year to control the spread of Covid-19", "The National News", April 22, 2021
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