Za'abeel, Dubai

Not to be confused with One Za'abeel.

This article is about a district in Dubai. For the royal residence of the Al Maktoum family, see Zabeel Palace.

Za'abeel (Arabic: زعبيل) is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), located in eastern Dubai. It consists of two sub-communities, Za'abeel 1 and Za'abeel 2, which are relatively new and affluent, featuring villas and townhomes.

Zabeel زعبيل
Community
Dubai's skyline from Za'abeel Park
Coordinates: 25.22358°N 55.30603°E / 25.22358; 55.30603
Country	United Arab Emirates
Emirate	Dubai
City	Dubai
Area
• Total	10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population  (2000)[1]
• Total	5,283
• Density	530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Community number	325 (Zabeel 1) 337 (Zabeel 2)

Sub-communities

Za'abeel 1 is adjacent to Al Nasr and is bounded to the south by routes E 66 (Oud Metha Road) and D 73 (2nd Zabeel Road). This sub-community is residential and contains Za'abeel Stadium, and Za'abeel Park, a popular spot for sports and live music.

Za'abeel 2 is bounded to the east by Za'abeel 1 and to the west by Business Bay. Za'abeel 2 contains the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and the emir's Palace: the Zabeel Palace.