The Dubai Road Naming Committee has recently changed the names of major roads in the emirate. For the name selection, an innovative and sophisticated technique is used. That said, new names are a combination of letters, numbers and major landmarks of the area. This will aid in the convenient identification and association of a road with an area.
Let’s dive a little deeper into Dubai neighbourhood name change and elaborate on the new names of the roads.
Change of Road Names in Dubai
The renaming will be implemented on all the roads and highways of the emirate. Around 28 areas will get the updated name, including the Sheikh Zayed Road. The Sheikh Zayed Road is one of the major streets in the emirate that has been renamed after the world’s tallest building, ‘Burj Khalifa’. For further information on the road, read our area overview of Sheikh Zayed Road.
Mentioned below is the complete list of updated road names in Dubai.
From Area Code 250 to 400
Following are the Dubai neighbourhoods renamed from area code 250 to 400.
Area Code | Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|---|
Area Code 284 | Old Name Al Khawaneej Third | New Name Al Ttay |
Area Code 312 | Old Name Al Suq Al Kabeer (Dubai) | New Name Al Suq Al Kabeer |
Area Code 321 | Old Name Al Mina | New Name Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah |
Area Code 340 | Old Name Al Goez Second | New Name Ghadeer Al Tair |
Area Code 345 | Old Name Sheikh Zayed Road | New Name Burj Khalifa |
Area Code 383 | Old Name Al Safouh Third | New Name Al Thanyah First |
Area Code 384 | Old Name Al Medhmar | New Name Al Thanyah Second |
Area Code 388 | Old Name Emirates Hills Second | New Name Al Thanyah Third |
Area Code 393 | Old Name Emirates Hills First | New Name Al Thanyah Fifth |
Area Code 394 | Old Name Emirates Hills Third | New Name Al Thanyah Fourth |
From Area Code 400 to 600
These are the areas that were renamed after the implementation of the Dubai neighbourhood name change.
Area Code | Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|---|
Area Code 412 | Old Name Festival City Second | New Name Al Kheeran |
Area Code 513 | Old Name Esalal | New Name Madinat Latifa |
Area Code 531 | Old Name Dubai Industrial City First | New Name Saih Shuaib 2 |
Area Code 532 | Old Name Dubai Industrial City Second | New Name Saih Shuaib 3 |
Area Code 533 | Old Name Dubai Industrial City Third | New Name Saih Shuaib 4 |
Area Code 591 | Old Name Jebel Ali Village | New Name Jabal Ali First |
Area Code 599 | Old Name Jebel Ali Industrial | New Name Jabal Ali Industrial First |
From Area Code 600 to 950
Following are the area codes that are renamed in Dubai.
Area Code | Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|---|
Area Code 664 | Old Name Ranches | New Name Wadi Al Asafa 6 |
Area Code 674 | Old Name Motor City | New Name Al Hebiah First |
Area Code 675 | Old Name Sports City First | New Name Al Hebiah Second |
Area Code 681 | Old Name Jumeirah Village First | New Name Al Barsha South Fourth |
Area Code 682 | Old Name Sport City | New Name Al Hebiah Fourth |
Area Code 683 | Old Name Golf City | New Name Al Hebiah Fifth |
Area Code 684 | Old Name Jumeirah Village Second | New Name Al Barsha South First |
Area Code 911 | Old Name Um Nahed 1 | New Name Madinat Hind 1 |
Area Code 912 | Old Name Um Nahed 2 | New Name Madinat Hind 2 |
Area Code 913 | Old Name Um Nahed 3 | New Name Madinat Hind 3 |
Area Code 914 | Old Name Um Nahed 4, Al Yufrah 2, Al Yufrah 3 | New Name Madinat Hind 4 |
FAQs
What is the name of E11 road in Dubai?
The E11 road was formerly known as Sheikh Zayed Road, but it has been renamed as Burj Khalifa Road.
How many Dubai neighbourhoods have been renamed?
28 Dubai neighbourhoods have been renamed by the Road Naming Committee.
Will road renaming affect traffic rules and regulations?
No, road renaming is not related to traffic rules and regulations. In fact, drivers will be subjected to Dubai traffic fines, in case of law violation.
This was all about the Dubai neighbourhood’s name change. The road names are updated considering features that are specific to the area, including buildings, flora, fauna and cultural heritage. This will also help tourists to remember road and area names conveniently. That said, if you are also planning to visit Dubai and explore it on wheels, you can either rent or buy it. Browse through these used cars for sale in Dubai and opt for a car that fits your budget. However, prior to making a purchase decision, read through our blog on whether tourists can drive in the UAE.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s auto blog for more information on major roads in Dubai.
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