Abu Al-Khaseeb Area Guide in Basra, Iraq

Abu Al-Khaseeb Area Guide in Basra, Iraq

Abu Al-Khaseeb area is a town in Abu Al-Khaseeb district, Basra Governorate, southern Iraq. It has a population of 240.000 people. The town has a latitude of 48°.04, a longitude of 30°.32, and a sea elevation of 3 meters. Abu Al-Khaseeb reaches along Shatt-Al Arab bank to the Fao district. Abu Al-Khaseeb is 20km away from Basra.

Highlights 

  • One of the popular cities in Basra Governorate.
  • Is a populous city compared to other nearby areas.
  • Has plenty of basic and recreational facilities including restaurants, cafes, schools, and hospitals.
  • Has many apartments for sale or rent at affordable prices.
  • Has many bus stations in the area.

Abu Al-Khaseeb Area Location

Abu Al-Khaseeb is located in the southernmost of Iraq and is 23km away from Basra. Abu Al-Khaseeb is bounded to the south by Al Jahra, which is 66.80km away, to the east by Abadan, which is 70.07km away, to the west by Al-Zubair, which is 110.63km away, and to the north by Shatt-Al Arab, which is 13.53km away.

Surrounding Areas to Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

Abu Al-Khaseeb is surrounded by several well-known towns and villages in Basra. Al Mahamraha city is 6.81km away, Al Shabiya is 22.02km away, Warbah Island is 19.71km away, and Abadan is 19.71km away. One of the most important roads goes through Abu Al-Khaseeb, which is Hamdan Road.

Landmarks Near Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

There are many great places to experience with your family and friends in Abu Al-Khateeb. Here are some of these places:

Name of LandmarksDistance/by car
Time Square Mall6.81 km 
Shanshal Mall9.35km
Khwairisat 39.2km
Shatt al-Arab Park15.6km
Al Azaim Restaurant for family10.3km
Masgouf5.0km 
Horizon Hotel8.01km
Jlfar amusement park7.46km

Transportation in Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

Abu Al-Khaseeb city has many bus stations which makes it easier to move around the city. There are plenty of public transportation stations. Here is a look at some of them:

Name of station Distance  
University Bus Station10.7km
Old Basra bus station garage.11.8km
Merbid Garage25.6km
Al Zubair garage 14.0km
Tanomah bus stop15.6km
Taq Bus Station14.5km  
Um AL Broom bus station 14.2km

Abu Al-Khaseeb Area on The Map 

Get to Know to Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

Historical Background of Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

Abu Al-Khaseeb was an administrative division of the Ottoman Empire. Those who left parts of the Arabian Peninsula due to drought in the 19th century and early 20th century immigrated to Abu Al-Khaseeb.

Abu Al-Khaseeb was known for being a vital area and full of aristocratic families. The city first came to rise during Sahib al-Zanj’s reign which took over Basra and made Abu Al-Khaseeb the capital city due to its strategic location. He built a city to the west which he called Al-Mukhtarah and built around high walls, deep trenches, and rough roads. In 270 Hijri Abu Al-Khaseeb was raided and freed from Sahib al-Zanj. In 140 Hijri one of the Abbasid caliphs named Marzouk Al-Khaseeb dug a river, which was later named after him, then the whole area was named after him.

Advantages of Living in Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

Abu Al-Khaseeb area is famous for growing various kinds of date; such as Halawi Dates, Braim Dates, Zahidi Dates, Khistawi Dates, jabjab Dates, Sayer Dates, and Barhi Dates which are the most important kind of date in Iraq and the Arab World. However, at the beginning of the Iran–Iraq War, most palm trees were burned and uprooted, which impacted the local production of dates during that time.

Abu Al-Khaseeb is known for its peacefulness, the large number of palm trees, wide green fields, and the home of many scholars, literary figures, and poets. The city’s economy mainly depends on exporting dates to international markets and companies in France, London, the USA, India, Russia, and many Arab Gulf countries. In the 20th century and for the first time,  dates seedlings were exported to India and the USA. It’s worth mentioning that Abu Al-Khaseeb is near Abu Flous Port which is situated on Shatt-Al Arab. As for the industrial sector, the city has many factories and plants among which we can mention the Factory of chemical Fertilizer Production. 

The Most Important Tombs in Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

  • Abi Al Jawzi grave: this is an Ottoman burial, located in the center of the road linking Basra and Abu Al-Khaseeb, right between Abed Alyan village and Oweisan village. It is one of the most important sites in Basra. 
  • Saeed Rajab al Refaee burial: he’s chief of Basra and the great grandfather of the Al Refaee family in Basra. The burial is in Sobiliyat village.
  • Sulayman ibn Ali al-Hashimi: He served as governor of Basra and the uncle of the two Abbasid caliphs al-Saffah and al-Mansur.
  • Sahl ibn Abd Allah al-Tustari: he was a Persian Sunni Muslim scholar and early classical Sufi mystic.
  • Abbas Bin Mirdas: he is a sahabi and poet who lived through paganism and Islam. He is buried south of Abu Al-Khaseeb in Kawoos village.
  • Ibrahim Al Rudaini: He is the great-grandfather of the Al Rudaini family in Basra.
  • Saleh Abu Al-Hamad: he’s buried nearby Abu Al-Khaseeb in Al Onaibah village.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

There is a wide range of basic and recreational facilities in the Abu Al-Khaseeb area such as restaurants, cafes, stores, schools, universities, masjids, hospitals, and more, all of which offer many services to the residents and visitors alike. Here is a look at some of the facilities in the area: 

Restaurants and Cafes

Restaurants 

  • Abu Saif Hamdan Grills.
  • Al-Amir restaurant.
  • ZouZou Restaurant, Basra.
  • Abu Abbas Grills.
  • Hamdan Modern Kitchen.
  • Abu Saif Mandi restaurant. 
  • Al Azaim Restaurant for family.
  • Al Khalij Restaurant.
  • Alrawsha fast food restaurant.

cafes         

  • Al Remas Cafe.
  • Si.Co Coffee.
  • Shisha Way Café.
  • Khattar cafe.
  • Sham cafe.
  • ‘A Bali cafe.

Shopping Malls and Markets

  • Heidi Style.
  • Al Jubaylah markets.
  • Jawharah united market.
  • Shanshal Mall.
  • Al-Khafaji stores.
  • Basra Mall.
  • Shat AlArab Mall.
  • Sankar mall.

Gardens and Parks

  • Park Tanomah.
  • Shatt- Al Arab family park.
  • Al-Andalus Family Park.
  • al jaza’er park.
  • Asian Cup Park.
  • Firdos Park.
  • Happy Land family park.

Schools and Universities 

Schools 

  • Shams school.
  • Hamdan primary school- boys.
  • Mihijiran primary school boys.
  • Hatim al-Tai primary school boys.
  • Alexandria private school.
  • Alawhad schools.
  • Al Hadhara Schools.
  • Siraji school.
  • Manabi’ Al Elm Private school.
  • Al Mutanabi private school.
  • Abdul Rahman national schools.
  • Al Basrah Al Fayhaa schools.

Universities 

  • Southern Technical University.
  • AL-Kunooze University College.
  • Almaaqal University.
  • Basra University- law faculty.
  • Shatt al-Arab University College.

Hospitals and Clinics

  • Al Saad Hospital.
  • Noor Al Hayat Medical Clinics.
  • Ibn Seena Medical Clinics.
  • Almowasat hospital.
  • Basrah University Teaching Hospital.
  • Al Basrah Hospital Maternity and Pediatrics.
  • Al Moosawi Hospital. 

Hotels

  • Shams AL-Basra Hotel.
  • Horizon Hotel.
  • Manawi Basha Hotel.
  • BASRA Touristic Hotel.
  • Al-Maha Hotel‬.

Properties in Abu Al-Khaseeb Area

There are many apartments for sale in the Abu Al-Khaseeb area that are classified on OpenSooq according to the following amenities:

Number of Rooms 

  • 2 bedrooms.
  • 3 bedrooms. 
  • 1 bedroom. 
  • 4 bedrooms. 
  • Studio apartment.
  • 5 bedrooms. 
  • 6 bedrooms. 

Number of Bathrooms 

  • 1 bathroom.
  • 2 bathrooms.
  • 3 bathrooms.

Floors 

  • Basement floor.
  • Ground floor.
  • Second floor.
  • First floor.
  • Third floor.

Furnished/unfurnished

  • Unfurnished. 
  • Partially furnished.

Payment method

  • Cash only.

Find the latest advertisements for apartments for sale in the Abu Al-Khaseeb area, or apartments for rent in the Abu Al-Khaseeb area, Basra on OpenSooq.com. 

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