Karbala city has many historical buildings, mosques, and Hussainiyas such as Fatima Zahra Mosque, as well as important neighborhoods such as Al Hussain, which was named after Imam Hussain. Al Hussain Neighborhood is one of the holy cities in Karbala city for Shi’a. The neighborhood is located in the center of the city; in a unique and a strategic location.
Highlights
- Located near Karbala city center.
- It is surrounded by a number of newly constructed neighborhoods.
- Offers basic amenities and services.
- Has many religious landmarks.
Al Hussain Neighborhood Location
Al Hussain Neighborhood is located to the south of Karbala city and is surrounded by many residential areas. Many main and feeder streets go through the neighborhood, such as Al Hussain Neighborhood street which connects the neighborhood to the northern side of the city.
Surrounding Areas to Al Hussain Neighborhood
The neighborhood is bounded to the northeast by Al Baladia neighborhood, to the northwest by Sumer District, to the west by Al Mowadafin neighborhood and Ad Dubbat District, to the southwest by Al-Tahedi District, to the south by Al Nasr neighborhood, and to the east by Al Iskan neighborhood.
Landmarks Near Al Hussain Neighborhood
There are many important holy places and religious sites in the neighborhood such as Ras al-Husayn shrine, Al-Uluweeya al-Shareefa shrine, and more that are located nearby. Here is a closer look at some them which are within an easy driving distance:
| Name of Landmarks | Distance/by car |
| Bani Amer Hussainiya | 2.2km |
| Maqam Hazrat Ali Akbar | 3.4km |
| Imam Hussain Shrine in Karbala | 4.3km |
| Abi al-Fadl al-Abbas shrine | 3.5km |
| Al-Sibtain Mosque and Hussainiate | 7km |
| Hussainiat Al Zahra | 7.7km |
| Imam Hussain modern city for pilgrims | 7.8km |
Transportation in Al Hussain Neighborhood
Al Hussain Neighborhood has no bus stations. The closest stations are Coasters Garage which is 5.9km away (13 minutes by car) and is located in Al Salaam neighborhood, Al Ahya’a station which is 3.2km away (11 minutes by car) and is nearby Sultaniya neighborhood, in addition to Karbala Garage Unified in Al Sharqiya which is 3.5km away from Ad Dubbat neighborhood (9 minutes by car). Usually residents take taxis or use their own cars.
Al Hussain Neighborhood on The Map
Get to Know to Al Hussain Neighborhood
Historical Background of Al Hussain Neighborhood
The 80s and the beginning of the 90s witnessed the highest population growth in the district, which forced Karbala city municipality to add new residential units and to expand the city horizontally. In 1955 Al Hussain Neighborhood was added 3km away from Karbala – Najaf road and it is one of the most important and large neighborhoods. It has a circular design with Karbala hotel in the center. The area has many green spaces as well as a number of public amenities.
Advantages of Living in Al Hussain Neighborhood
The neighborhood is known for being peaceful, comfortable, and appealing. It also features interesting architecture and design. The neighborhood is surrounded by many other areas nearby the city center and close to highways. It provides various and essential services for its residents.
Basic and Recreational Facilities in Al Hussain Neighborhood
Al Hussain Neighborhood has many facilities to fulfill every need of its residents. There are also other nearby facilities that are within an easy driving distance, here is some of them:
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants
- Chocolate House Restaurant.
- Mona Lisa Restaurant.
- No Diet here -Restaurant.
- MIX BURGER – Restaurant.
- Al Shakarchi restaurant.
- Al Milad Kabab restaurant 2.
- Karamna kitchen.
- Huwana Coffee and Restaurant.
- Lahm Bi Ajeen Restaurant Ninawa.
- Abu Ali liver Restaurant.
- Dawood for Mandi Restaurant.
- Fire Fire Burger Restaurant.
- Mr. Potato Restaurant and Cafe.
- Food Fort Restaurant.
- Shawarma City Restaurant.
- Zeit W Zaatar Restaurant.
- Eat & Go Restaurant.
- Kabba Abu Aqeel Restaurant.
- karrar al kareti kebab Restaurant.
- Food Time Restaurant.
Cafes
- Mr. Coffee.
- Coffee and Book cafe.
- Guevara cafe.
- Kahramanh cafe.
- PappaRoti cafe.
- Lava cafe.
- Artu cafe.
- Jumeirah cafe.
- Break Time cafe.
- Berlin cafe.
- Hekaya cafe.
- Layali Qasioun cafe.
- Friends Coffee.
Shopping Malls and Markets
There are quite a number of markets and shopping malls in the area. Here is a look:
Shopping Malls
- Al-afaf Shopping Center.
- Al Hussain Neighborhood mall.
- AlNasser sports center.
- Panorama Mall.
- Maxi Mall.
Markets
- Alkafeel markets.
- Market dur nsrawy.
- ZamZam Markets.
- Ammar Stores.
- Al Wesam center for home shopping.
- Al Janabi Ikhwan supermarket.
- Al Zahra markets.
Gardens and Parks
There are no gardens in the area but here are some gardens in the nearby areas and are within an easy car distance:
| Name of Garden | Time/by car |
| Garden of Imam Ali Bridge | 2 minutes |
| Al Iskan Garden | 3 minutes |
| Al Saree’ Garden | 3 minutes |
| Al Taawon Garden | 3 minutes |
| El Mukhtar Garden | 3 minutes |
| Al Taawon Garden and fountain | 3 minutes |
| Al Hussain Al Kabir Park (Sayed Jouda park) | 4 minutes |
| Al Takhteet Garden | 4 minutes |
| Al Areej Garden | 9 minutes |
Schools and Universities
There are no colleges or universities in the neighborhood but there are many universities in the nearby areas as well as schools of different levels and for boys and girls:
Schools
- Al-Etemad Schools.
- Elementary School Shahd.
- Al-Sayyab Primary School for Boys.
- Al Nosour Primary School for Boys.
- Baraem Karbala Kindergarten.
- Al Baraem National School.
- Al-Tur Elementary Private School for Girls.
- Al Raed Primary Boys School.
- Al-Ameed Boys Primary School.
- Alhaidariya School for Girls.
- Safinat Al Najat school.
- AlShareef International Schools.
- AL-maali schools.
- Al-Kawthar Primary School.
- Al Safwat Al Ahlia schools.
- Al Mutamayizeen Middle School of the Martyr Abu Al-Maali for Boys.
- Jana Kindergarten.
Universities
| Name of University | Time/by car |
| Al-Sadr Al-Diniyah School for Islamic Sciences- Karbala | 6 minutes |
| College of Pharmacy-Karbala University | 6 minutes |
| Karbala University | 6 minutes |
| AlSafwa University College | 6 minutes |
| Al-amal college for medical sciences | 10 minutes |
| AlTAF University | 11 minutes |
| Ahl Al Bayt University | 11 minutes |
Hospitals and Clinics
- Lamar eyes center.
- Imam Al-Hujjah Hospital.
- Al Mustafa medical complex.
- Al Fares medical complex.
- Waeli Hospital.
- Dr. Ihsan Al-Faraj Clinic.
- Al Shams medical complex.
- Dr. Hassan Ali Nasrallah Clinic.
- Dental clinic of Dr. Nihad Riyad Waheed Al-Shamry.
- Dr. Ashwaq Taleb Clinic.
- Beauty Secret Clinics.
Hotels
- Mukhtar Ibrahim hostel.
- Damas hotel.
- Al Hussein family resort
- Baghdad Palace Hotel and Restaurant.
Properties in Al Hussain Neighborhood
Here is a close look at the offered amenities on Al Hussain properties’ advertisements on Opensooq:
Number of rooms
- 2 bedrooms.
Number of bathrooms
- 3 bathrooms.
Furnished/unfurnished
- Furnished.
Payment method
- Cash only.
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