Arab Street: A Thousand Arabian Nights and Treasures

Arab Street, true to its name, epitomizes the Arabian way of life. Here, one can freely observe conservatively-dressed Muslims hurrying towards the Sultan Mosque once the call for prayer reverberates, robe-clad Arab men puffing away on their apple-flavoured sheeshas (tobacco pipes) and cigars and black abaya (robes for Middle eastern women) -clad women haggling over the prices of Oriental carpets.

That, coupled with the existence of various shop houses selling a variety of ethnic Arab goods (Qurans, prayer mats, muslim apparel, carpets, wicker products and more) confirm the very essence of Arab Street .

Although observably a Muslim district, everyone from all walks of life gather here to indulge in Arab Street's rich culture, if not to savour the ethnic cuisines, the souk-style retail experience or the rich history.

History
Arab Street is believed to be named after a noble Arab merchant, Syed Ali bin Mohamed Al Junied, and was a residential kampong for Muslims of Arab, Malay, Indian, Bugis, Javanese and Boyanese descents.

During the 1820s, Arab Street was a bustling trading centre with businesses ranging from textiles to spices and to rattan products, taking place at the rows of shophouses then.

Commercial Buildings @ Arab Street
» Bali Lane
» Beach Road
» Chenn Leonn Building
» Jalan Kubor
» Pahang Street
» Sultan Gate
» Golden Landmark Shopping Complex

Place of Interest @ Arab Street
» Malay Heritage Centre

Hotels @ Arab Street 
» Landmark Village Hotel

 
Educational Institutions @ Arab Street
» Alsagoff Arab School (Private)
» Orita Sinclair (International)
» Orita Sinclair (School Of Art)