Bur Dubai- The Rajdhani of Dubai

Amidst the eventful lanes of Bur Dubai lies the street where I happen to spend nine years of my life, namely the Rolla Street. A walk down the street is surely worthwhile. Supermarkets with flashy boards, small laundry shops with doors opening, let out the smell of freshly pressed clothes. Barbers singing loudly as they weave their scissors through their customer’s hair, pans and spoons battling their way to create the best in restaurants, everything brings about a cheerful spirit to those striding by this street.

For a casual hangout
Photo credits: Mrudvi Bakshi

Living in Bookash building all these years has led to carving some of the best memories of my life.

From groceries, to large supermarket outlets, from small laundries to express laundries, from cafeterias to SFC and shopping centers, you name it and you have it.

At the end of the street stands Khaleej Center, a shopping complex, which is considered as an ideal place to chill out after a very tiresome day.

Having famous outlets of Perrie Cardin, Hang Ten, Levis and food outlets such as KFC and Mc Donald’s dropping into the complex for a refreshing time surely would be a great deal. Adjacent to Khaleej Center is the Al Rais shopping center, a residential complex. A few gadget stores, a shop or two for garments, a play area for kids as well as an exchange centre, residents can make the best out of such privileges.

Shopping and residential complex
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Describing Rolla with every step I take would be a long affair, so why not get you the best of the boulevard.

Kailash Parbat, a famous restaurant known for its rich taste and legacy in all cuisines is the latest addition to the street directly from the coasts of Bombay. The mélange of cuisines designed to appeal customer’s taste buds is surely creating a buzz.

Citi Mart, a departmental store open 24 hours for its customers proves to be an added advantage. Catering to all shopping needs at any hour of the day becomes easy for customers as they will not have to restrict their shopping hours. Know for bringing to its customers fresh stocks of fish directly exported from India and a lot more Citi Mart proves to be ideal place for grocery customers.

Further down the road few parlors, saloons, a photocopy depot, a mosque, an optician and an internet café border the street as well.

The dazzling gold center

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Bakewell, another sought after place to visit stands amongst the tall buildings in the neighborhood. To give a nudge to your sweet tooth this is the place to indulge into some of the finest pastries and confectionaries. Opposite to the bakery stands Dar Al Sonds Hotel Apartments, by Le Meridian the four star hotel known for its luxurious accommodation facilities for its customers. Get to the opposite side of the road and you find yourself standing in front of Atlas Jewellery, a branch amongst hundreds of them across the Middle East with shelves displaying vivid and eye catching varieties of dazzling gold. The dazzle attracting lots of customers who make their way past the shop. Baqer Mohebi know popularly as the landmark of the street is always a topic of discussion when it comes to talking about Rolla Street. The supermarket receiving a huge appraisal from its customers has thought about extending its branch parallel to its current one. Till date people from across the Middle East do make it a point to pay a visit to Baqer Mohebi.

Popular for fresh vegetables imported directly from India, and a very supportive staff the market is crowded with shoppers all day long. With a string of many more small shops covering the street, Rajdhani restaurant bring any end to this colorful street. Coming all the way from the Rajdhani- Delhi, it is striding with the highest acclaim from the Dubai Municipality, the “ ek thali ki parampara” followed by this restaurant has tantalized many taste buds. A last minute plan to step into the restaurant will not be a disappointment as the staff is always at your service.

Rajdhani ki Rajdhani
Photo credits: Mrudvi Bakshi

Packed with people through out the day, and a surrounded by a colorful ambience it’s a pleasure to be a part of such a neighborhood.