Arab, Alabama is a town in southwestern Madison County, founded in 1892. It was initially a mining community, with coal and iron ore being the primary resources. The town was named after Arabs who had settled in the area. Arab is home to the Arab Historic Village, a collection of eight structures from the early 20th century, offering a glimpse into the town's past. Today, the town has a population of approximately 8,000 and is a growing suburban community in the Huntsville metropolitan area.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in Arab, Alabama with 3 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 1 locations.