In Arabi, Louisiana, you’ll meet some of the most eclectic and interesting people in the country. With a long cultural heritage, the citizens of Arabi have long maintained their unique identity, with many of them being descendents from ancestors who had arrived from to the area from the Canary Islands (Islenos). Together with the strong French and Acadian population, you’ll be among a diverse mix of fun-loving people that you won’t find anywhere else in the world!

Located in St. Bernard Parish, Arabi is a community that is part of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area, that sits at the eastern banks of the mighty Mississippi River. The downtown core of New Orleans is just 5 miles upstream from Arabi. The estimated population of Arabi currently stands at around 10,000 people.

With the great cosmopolitan city of New Orleans literally at your doorstep, there is plenty of things to do and see in and around Arabi. With access to plentiful waterways like the Mississippi River, Lake Borgne, and Breton Sound, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to fish, hunt, swim, or go boating. The popular San Bernardo Scenic Byway is one of the most scenic drives one can experience in the country, filled with bayous, ancient oak forests, and majestic plantations from the days of yore. Chalmette National Park is an important monument that is the site of the pivotal Battle of New Orleans.