Al Baladiya Neighborhood was founded in 1961 and is located in the center of Karbala city between Al Hussein Street and The Old Hospital street. It is considered a sacred place for Shi’a because it has Imam Ali and Al Abbas graves and many others. Imam Hussein shrine is near Al Baladiya neighborhood, too, which gave it even more historical and religious importance. The neighborhood is a nice place to live in. It has plenty of basic and recreational facilities, and the prices of its properties are affordable.
Highlights
- Located in the center of Karbala city.
- Located near many historical and religious sites.
- Provides all the necessary services and facilities needed by residents.
- Beautiful place to live with various properties listed for sale.
Al Baladiya Neighborhood Location
The neighborhood overlooks a number of main roads that intersect; from the north it overlooks Al-Tarbiya Street that intersects from the west with Imam Ali Street, from the south it overlooks Aldhariba Street, and from the east it overlooks Chamber of Commerce Street. A number of feeder roads pass through the neighborhood to facilitate the movement of residents and reach public facilities.
Surrounding Areas to Al Baladiya Neighborhood
Al Baladiya Neighborhood is surrounded by many other notable neighborhoods; it is bounded to the northeast by Al Gharbiyah neighborhood, to the west by Al-Naqeeb neighborhood, and to the south by Al Hussein neighborhood.
Landmarks near Al Baladiya Neighborhood
| Name of Landmark | Distance/by car |
| Karbala Governorate Council | 1.1 km |
| Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas shrine | 2.4 km |
| Umm al-Banin Husseiniya | 2.7 km |
| Islamic Museum | 4.6 km |
| Imam Hussain modern city for pilgrims | 6.4 km |
| Abu al Fadl al Abbas Mosque | 9.5 km |
Transportation in Al Baladiya Neighborhood
Al Baladiya Neighborhood has no bus stations or bus stops. The closest bus station is Karbala Al Muwahad garage, which is located in Al Sharqiya neighborhood – 1.8 km away from the city center. There is also Alahya’ bus stop which is located in As Sultaniyah neighborhood, 2.1 km away.
Al Baladiya Neighborhood on The Map
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Historical Background of Al Baladiya Neighborhood
After the independence of Iraq 1921, and due to the religious and touristic importance of the neighborhood as well as its strategic location, urbanization started going in a different direction in many Iraqi cities including Al Baladiya. New methods of design were introduced, as well as modern construction, patterns and elements of western architecture, especially in the houses and buildings built outside the old city’s borders, whereas those in the city kept the same old architectural design. Al Baladiya is one of the modern neighborhoods that include buildings and houses of different heights and adopts the modern style of construction.
Advantages of Living in Al Baladiya Neighborhood
Residents of the community enjoy a strategic location close to several notable landmarks and beautiful destinations. One of the key characteristics of living in the Baladiya neighborhood is the aesthetics and vibrant lifestyle.
Basic and Recreational Facilities in Al Baladiya
Al-Baladiya is considered one of the high-density communities, so residents need a range of public and private facilities to meet their needs, among which are:
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants
- Rokn Sultan for Turkish Grills and Oreintal food.
- Riyhana Restaurant.
- Nour Fatima food – Restaurant.
- Dur Nsrawy Restaurant.
- Lokma Land restaurant.
- Agha Restaurant.
- Kabab Al Sayed restaurant.
- Abu Nabeel Kebab restaurant.
- Saj Alreef Alturky restaurant.
- Abu Ahmad restaurant.
- Kadhimiya Kebba restaurant.
- OX Burger restaurant.
- Abu Noor Bakila Bil Dihin Restaurant.
- Mandi Alamir restaurant.
Cafes
- ROMA CAFE.
- Khudior Cafe.
- Al Amassi coffee shop.
- Coffee Shop Sahraia.
- Smile coffee shop.
- Churro Station coffee shop.
Shopping Malls and Markets
Shopping Malls
- Dolphin Mall.
- Al Damirji Mall.
Markets
- Kpop store alam tuyur aljana.
- Durrat Karbala Supermarket.
- Abu Jaafar Grocery.
- Halawi supermarkets and markets.
- Haider Marei Markets.
Gardens and Parks
Even the area has no gardens, there are many other in the nearby areas which are within an easy car distance:
| Name of Garden | Time/by car |
| Hussein Great Park (Sayed Gouda Park) | 5 minutes |
| Sinbad City Games | 6 minutes |
| Al Saree’ Garden | 6 minutes |
| Dijla garden | 7 minutes |
| Al-Saleh Garden | 8 minutes |
| Almuadafen neighborhood park | 9 minutes |
| Areej Garden | 13 minutes |
| Al Yasmine Garden | 13 minutes |
Schools and Universities
The neighborhood has no colleges or universities but there are some institutes. There are many private and public universities in the nearby areas, as well as schools for both boys and girls, including the following:
Schools
- Al-Ameed private School.
- AlWarith schools.
- Al-Arjuwan Private School and Kindergarten.
- Al Kafeel Private School.
- Al-Tekamul schools.
- Al-Saqi school.
Universities
There are colleges and universities in Karbala city which are within an easy car distance:
| Name of University | Time by car/ location |
| Vocational and Training Education | Northwest side of the neighborhood |
| Teachers Institute in Karbala | Northwest side of the neighborhood |
| Al-Sadr Al-Diniyah Schoolfor Islamic Sciences- Karbala | 4 minutes |
| College of Pharmacy-Karbala university | 9 minutes |
| Karbala university | 9 minutes |
| AlSafwa University College | 9 minutes |
| Al-amal college for medical sciences | 8 minutes |
| AlTAF university | 8 minutes |
| Ahl Al Bayt university | 12 minutes |
Hospitals and Clinics
There are no hospitals in the area but there are few clinics:
- Umm Al Banin Medical Complex.
- Dr. Ahmad Mahdi Dental Clinic.
- Shining Dental clinic.
- Al Kamal Dental Clinic.
- Al Masoodi dental clinics.
- Dr. Hassan Jawad Al Masoudi Clinic.
Hotels
- Jawharat Karbala Hotel and Restaurant.
- Karbala Heritage Center Hotel.
- Ahmad Ali Hotel.
- Al Durra Hotel and Restaurant.
Properties in Al Baladiya Neighborhood
There is a high demand on properties in Al Baladiya Neighborhood unlike what the small amount of advertisements show on websites. Here is a closer look at the offered amenities in these advertisements:
Number of rooms
- Studio apartment.
- 2 bedrooms.
Number of bathrooms
- 1 bathroom.
Furnished/unfurnished
- Unfurnished.
Payment method
- Cash only.
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