The locality is located in western Dubai, between the first and second interchanges of route E 11 (Sheikh Zayed Road).

[2] The locality gets its name from a historic British reference to the city of Dubai.

[3] Important landmarks in the locality include the publishing offices of Gulf News and Al Bayan, Al Mazaya Centre and Safa Park.

The Dubai Japanese School is in Al Wasl.

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