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Souk Al Ras in Dubai is one of the most famous markets in the UAE & one of the rare markets whose name has held for years, it is historically significant. Those who have lived in Dubai for quite some time will remember their childhood there.

Al Ras is the westernmost locality in the area of Deira and borders the Dubai Creek to the west and south, and Al Dhagaya and Al Buteen to the east. Al Ras, literally meaning The Cape, is one of the oldest communities in Deira. It is bounded on the north, south and west by route D 85 (Al Baniyas Road) and to the east by Old Baladiya Street (110th Road). Important landmarks in Al Ras include the Dubai Gold Souk, Dubai Spice Souk, Al Ras Public Library (aka Dubai Public Library) is the oldest public library in Dubai. It was inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum in 1963, but closed for renovations in 2019.