Al Satwa Postal Code Is 00000

Al Satwa is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, consisting of high-density retail outlets and private residential dwellings. Al Satwa is located southwest of Bur Dubai, adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road. Originally, its residents were mainly of the Baloch tribe, but as the government provided better housing for Emiratis, only a few Arabs are now found residing there. Notable features include the Iranian Hospital, Satwa Grand Mosque, and the Al Satwa bus terminal. Al Satwa is known for its large South Asian community, especially Filipino nationals, and is often referred to as mini-Manila by the Filipino community. The community's survival is uncertain due to the proposed Jumeirah Garden City development, which could result in the razing of the community to make way for the new development. In November 2013, police arrested a US citizen and some UAE citizens in connection with a YouTube parody video that allegedly portrayed Dubai in a negative light. The parody video, titled "The Deadly Satwa GS," was shot in areas of Satwa and depicted gangs learning how to fight using simple weapons, including shoes, the aghal, etc.