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AL RIQQA ROAD VIDEO, DEIRA, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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• published: 29 May 2013
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Al Riqqa is one of the most mesmerizing localities in Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the heart of eastern part of the city. It is a residential community and commercial centre rolled into one. It is bordered by Al Maktoum Road in Riggat Al Buteen, Omar Bin Al Khattab Road, Al Muraqqabat and Abu Baker Al Siddique Road. The Dubai Clock Tower, which lies at the intersection of Abu Baker Al Siddique Road and Al Maktoum Road is situated in Al Rigga. Additionally, several local hotel chains such as Metropolitan Palace, Lotus Hotel, Sun & Sands Hotel, Taj Palace, Avenue Hotel, Ramee Guestline Hotel, I.B.I.S., Landmark Hotel, Flora Grand Hotel, Auris Hotel, and so much more newly built hotels could also be found in Al Rigga area. Al Rigga Road plays a central role in the Dubai Shopping Festival celebrations, a festive event held from January to February each year. The 1 point 3 kilometre stretch becomes alive, vibrant, frolic and joyful during the season. Rides, amusements, food kiosks, souvenir shops, and different games will surely thrill each and every visitor in this month-long affair. The event is a support to a huge discounts being offered by all retail establishments in Dubai. Thousands and thousands of visitors from all over the world never forget this bargain shopping holidays offered by Dubai. The opening of Al Riqqa Metro Station in September 9, 2009 has also brought good business in the locality. Hundreds of thousand expats preferred to get accommodation and reside bringing the community as one busy locale. Currently, bus route number C9 plies its route in the area whereby office employees, business owners, residents, and locals had an alternative mode of transportation in the area. Now, Al Riqqa Road becomes a bustling hub for diners and shoppers where numerous restaurants and fast food chains cater and serve different cuisines, from Arabic, Indian, Chinese, Pakistani, and Filipino to European specialty. Host of hypermarkets are likewise present such as: Lal's, Aswaaq Supermarket, Al Riqqa Supermarket, Dixons, and Spinney's. Banks and other finance institutions are present like ADCB, Emirates Islamic Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Mashreq Bank. Music by: Lino Rise - Con-Syquence (Progressive Version).