Al Quoz
community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Quoz (Arabic: القوز) or El Goze in Emirati Arabic is a district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Quoz is located in western Dubai. With a population of 355,356, Al Quoz stands as one of the most densely populated districts in both the Emirate of Dubai and the UAE as a whole. Al Quoz is primarily an industrial area, but is also known for its contemporary art galleries, shops, theaters, and restaurants.
It is bordered to the north by Al Wasl, Business Bay, and MBR City, to the south by Al Barsha and Dubai Hills, to the east by Nad Al Sheba, and to the west by Umm Al Sheif, Al Manara, and Al Safa, forming a long rectangle between Al Khail and Sheikh Zayed roads.
Etymology
Al Quoz derives its name from Arabic, where "Al" means "the" and "Quoz" (قوز) refers to a barchan, a type of crescent-shaped sand dune formed by wind. These dunes are typical in desert regions and reflect the area’s original desert landscape prior to development. The name Al Quoz may also have a potential Persian etymology. In Persian, the word "قوز" (Quoz) can mean "hump" or "elevation," similar to its Arabic meaning.
History
Al Quoz originated as a small settlement centered around a natural pond, historically serving as a watering point for Bedouin tribes and desert travelers.
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