Al Qusais or Al Gusais ( Arabic : اﻟﻘﺼﻴﺺ ) is a large community in Dubai , United Arab Emirates . It is located in the Deira area of east Dubai and forms part of Dubai's eastern border with the emirate of Sharjah . Al Qusais borders the localities of Hor Al Anz , Al Nahda , Al Twar and Muhaisnah and is further subdivided into residential (Al Qusais) and industrial (Al Qusais Industrial Area) localities. On June 9, 2023, Al Qusais Third was renamed to Al Twar Fourth .
16-527: Al Qusais residential areas are subdivided into: The industrial areas are subdivided into: Education in Al Qusais is provided by a number of public and private schools and colleges. There are Arabic, Australian, British, American and Indian schools. There are also various private institutes providing dance, music, art and computer lessons. Educational institutions situated in Al-Qusais include: The Green Line of
32-577: A viaduct ), and 8 underground stations. The line is 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi), with 7.9 kilometres (4.9 mi) underground. It is served by 25 driverless trains travelling at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph), and stopping 20–30 seconds at each station. Trial running began in October 2010, with the line inaugurated on 9 September 2011 and opened to the public the next day. The last two stations ( Al Jadaf and Creek ) were opened on 1 March 2014. As of 2018 , 19 trains are running on
48-516: A parking area which can house 60 trains. The other stations are Al Qusais , Dubai Airport Free Zone , Al Nahda and Stadium . Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport is 4 kilometres away from the Dubai Airport Free Zone metro station. Al Qusais also has extensive bus and taxi services. Al Qusais houses several small and large supermarkets and department stores. Al Mulla Plaza is the first large shopping centre in Al Qusais and one of
64-541: Is located opposite Al Mulla Plaza. Al Qusais Police Station is one of the ten police stations in Dubai and was founded in 1977. It moved to new premises on Beirut Street in 1999. The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour and Dubai Civil Defence Headquarters are also located in the community. Al Ahli Club was established in 1970 when two local football teams, Al Wehdah and Al Shabab (est. 1962) merged. Four years later, another local team, Al Najah, joined to form Al Ahli Club. It
80-571: Is one of the two lines in the Dubai Metro network in Dubai , United Arab Emirates . It runs through Deira and Bur Dubai , generally parallel to Dubai Creek . There are 20 stations on the line, spanning from Etisalat to Creek (numbered 11 to 30 in zones 5 and 6) covering 22.5 km (14.0 mi). It was built by a consortium of Mitsubishi , Obayashi , Kajima and Yapı Merkezi . The Green Line has 20 stations, including 12 elevated (by means of
96-405: Is provided by a number of public and private schools and colleges. There are Arabic, Australian, British, American and Indian schools. There are also various private institutes providing dance, music, art and computer lessons. Educational institutions situated in Al-Qusais include: The Green Line of the Dubai Metro network has five stations situated in Al Qusais. The Etisalat depot station has
112-549: Is the first large shopping centre in Al Qusais and one of the oldest shopping centres in Dubai . It is an important landmark in the community. The Dubai Police Museum, which opened on November 19, 1987, is located in Al Mulla Plaza. It comprises three exhibit halls, as well as documenting anti-drug efforts of the police force and the force's prison systems. On November 19, 1987, the International Council of Museums placed
128-415: Is touted to be one of the biggest metro stations in the world. With an area spanning 25,000 square metres (269,098 sq ft), it has capacity to handle about 22,000 passengers per hour. Adding to the station’s credentials are two entry points, two levels, a length extending 230 metres (755 ft), 50 metres (164 ft) of width and a depth of 18 metres (59 ft). The biggest elevated station on
144-491: The Dubai Metro network has five stations situated in Al Qusais. The Etisalat depot station has a parking area which can house 60 trains. The other stations are Al Qusais , Dubai Airport Free Zone , Al Nahda and Stadium . Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport is 4 kilometres away from the Dubai Airport Free Zone metro station. Al Qusais also has extensive bus and taxi services. Al Qusais houses several small and large supermarkets and department stores. Al Mulla Plaza
160-411: The emirate of Sharjah . Al Qusais borders the localities of Hor Al Anz , Al Nahda , Al Twar and Muhaisnah and is further subdivided into residential (Al Qusais) and industrial (Al Qusais Industrial Area) localities. On June 9, 2023, Al Qusais Third was renamed to Al Twar Fourth . Al Qusais residential areas are subdivided into: The industrial areas are subdivided into: Education in Al Qusais
176-655: The Creek. According to Gulf News in 2014, the plan to further extend the Green Line to Academic City is fully approved, in order to better serve the interests of residents in the Silicon Oasis and International City area. Al Qusais Al Qusais or Al Gusais ( Arabic : اﻟﻘﺼﻴﺺ ) is a large community in Dubai , United Arab Emirates . It is located in the Deira area of east Dubai and forms part of Dubai's eastern border with
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#1732855264345192-602: The Green Line and each of the trains has a capacity of 643 seats. The Green Line was initially 17.6 kilometres (10.9 mi) long upon opening, however following the extension from Dubai Healthcare City to Dubai Creek , the length increased to 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) long. There are two transfer stations, Union and BurJuman , where the Green and Red Lines intersect, allowing passengers to change between lines. The Green Line has its main depot in Al Qusais . Union station
208-678: The Green Line is the Al Qiyadah station along Al Ittihad Road near the Dubai Police General HQ. The station has a capacity to handle 11,000 passengers per hour in each direction. The two terminal stations are Etisalat and Creek . The Creek station is within walking distance of the Al Jaddaf Marine Station , linked to ferries on Dubai Creek , including an abra boat service to the Dubai Festival City Mall across
224-510: The community. Al Ahli Club was established in 1970 when two local football teams, Al Wehdah and Al Shabab (est. 1962) merged. Four years later, another local team, Al Najah, joined to form Al Ahli Club. It is located next to the Rashid Stadium . The club competes in basketball, volleyball, handball, table tennis, track sport and track cycling. The community has two public parks. Green Line (Dubai Metro) The Green Line
240-410: The museum on the record of Arab Museums. There are several medical centres in Al Qusais. Dubai Police General Headquarters is located opposite Al Mulla Plaza. Al Qusais Police Station is one of the ten police stations in Dubai and was founded in 1977. It moved to new premises on Beirut Street in 1999. The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour and Dubai Civil Defence Headquarters are also located in
256-499: The oldest shopping centres in Dubai . It is an important landmark in the community. The Dubai Police Museum, which opened on November 19, 1987, is located in Al Mulla Plaza. It comprises three exhibit halls, as well as documenting anti-drug efforts of the police force and the force's prison systems. On November 19, 1987, the International Council of Museums placed the museum on the record of Arab Museums. There are several medical centres in Al Qusais. Dubai Police General Headquarters
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