Arab, Alabama

About Arab

Set in the northern part of Alabama, Arab is a close-knit town, home to 8,918 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Arab holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 669 residents per square mile.

📰 Arab News Today

• Alex Balducci Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
• Mortimer Jordan Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Arab MaxPreps · Oct 6
• Tiffany Marie Jordan Obituary (2026) - Arab, AL - Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7
• Arab High School football dominates early in the year — best start to season since 1949 Hville Blast · Sep 28
• Arab homeowners say construction sediment is overtaking their properties; state issues violation WAFF · Sep 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Alabama headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Arab Unique

• The only place in America named Arab — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,918.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arab

• L Rancho Cafe — regional
• Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arab

• Arab City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arab

• Arab Elementary School
• Arab High School
• Arab Junior High School
• Arab Primary School
• Brindlee Mountain Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Arab

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