Al Karama is a district of Dubai, 679 m from BurJuman Red Line Metro Station.
Al Karama is a densely built, centrally located neighbourhood in Bur Dubai, situated close to Dubai International Airport and a short drive from Downtown. The area combines residential apartment blocks, street-level retail and a compact urban fabric that makes it highly walkable and convenient for everyday errands. Coordinates: 25.248823, 55.305898.
Al Karama lies within the Bur Dubai district of the Emirate of Dubai. The neighbourhood occupies a central position on Dubai’s older urban grid, with direct connections across the creek-side districts and easy access to many of the city’s commercial and leisure centres.
The community is compact and primarily urban in character. Buildings are closely spaced and the public realm focuses on short-distance movement between residences, shops, services and small parks. Al Karama is commonly chosen by residents who prioritise centrality and proximity to transport, airports and city-centre destinations.
Metro: Al Karama is served by the Dubai Metro Red Line. The nearest station, R19, is approximately 679 metres away on foot, making it practical for many residents.
Road distances from Al Karama to prominent city locations include:
Typical drives from Al Karama to Dubai Mall take around eleven minutes, while Palm Jumeirah is around twenty-three minutes away, Burj Al Arab around twenty-two minutes and The Walk at JBR around twenty-seven minutes. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is commonly around thirteen minutes away by road, while Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around forty-eight minutes away, depending on traffic conditions.
The built environment in Al Karama is predominantly residential, with mixed-use elements at street level. The neighbourhood contains a range of apartment buildings and small commercial plots rather than large master-planned estates. Public spaces and small parks are interspersed within the urban grid.
Nearby projects include Al Durah Building, Al Fattan Park View, Al Shafar Park Tower, Hamsah A, Wasl Amber, Wasl Onyx, Zabeel Plaza and Red Residence, completed in 2009.
Al Karama suits people who prioritise centrality and practical access to the rest of Dubai. Its short distance to Dubai International Airport and to the city’s central business and leisure areas makes it convenient for frequent travellers and professionals working near DIFC, Business Bay or Downtown. The compact street pattern and ground-level retail also appeal to residents who value day-to-day convenience without long commutes.
Families are drawn to the area in part because of accessible schools in and around the neighbourhood, including Iranian Khadije Kobra School for Girls and Towheed Iranian Girls School, both approximately 0.4 km from central points in Al Karama.
Is there a metro station serving Al Karama?
Yes. The area is served by the Red Line, and the nearest station, R19, is about 679 metres away.
How far is Al Karama from Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport is about 6.0 km from Al Karama. Driving times vary with traffic, but the journey commonly takes around thirteen minutes.
Are there completed residential projects nearby?
Red Residence, one of the nearby projects, was completed in 2009.
Is Al Karama considered part of Bur Dubai?
Yes. Al Karama is a neighbourhood within Bur Dubai.
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