Al Rifa also spelled Al Raffa, is a locality in Dubai

Dubai

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, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

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 (UAE). Located in western Dubai, in Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name literally translates to Mainland Dubai, a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from Deira by the Dubai Creek...

, Al Rifa borders Al Souk Al Kabir

Al Souk Al Kabir

Al Souk Al Kabir , also referred to as Souk Al Kabir or Meena Bazaar, is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Al Souk Al Kabir is located in the area of Bur Dubai and is one of the oldest residential areas in the city and houses a predominantly Indian population, restaurants and shops...

 to the north, Al Hudaiba

Al Hudaiba

Al Hudaiba is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . A small community, Al Hudaiba is located in the area of Bur Dubai near Port Rashid....

 to the south, Port Rashid to the west and Al Mankhool

Al Mankhool

Al Mankhool is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Located in western Dubai, in the area of Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool is largely a residential area. However, several restaurants, hotels and financial service corporations are located in Al Mankhool...

to the east.

Al Rifa is largely a residential community; however several banks, restaurants and shopping centres (such as Al Khaleej Centre) are located in Al Rifa.