Al Wasl () is a locality in

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(UAE). The locality is located in western Dubai, between the first and second interchanges of route E 11 (Sheikh Zayed Road). Al Wasl is a residential community and is bordered to the north by

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, to the south by

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, to west by Al Safa and to the east by Al Satwa. The population of Al Wasl is 10,736 as the population estimation at the end of 2017. The locality gets its name from a historic

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reference to the city of Dubai.How did Dubai, Abu Dhabi get their names
. UAEInteract.com Important landmarks in the locality include the publishing offices of ''

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'' and '' Al Bayan'', Al Mazaya Centre and Safa Park.

Education

The Dubai Japanese School is in Al Wasl.Greetings from the Principal
." Dubai Japanese School. Retrieved on September 8, 2009.

References

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