Abra – Water Taxi in Dubai Creek

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An Abra or a water Taxi is a the oldest form of transportation in the UAE. There are rowing Abras and Motorized Abras.   Motorized Abra The Marine Transport Department operates the Motorized Abras in the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Abra Routes Route Station 1 Station … [Read more...]

Dubai Creek

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Significance of Dubai Creek The Dubai Creek or Khor Dubai is a natural, sea water creek, which cuts through the centre of the city. The Dubai Creek is around 14 kms long and divides the city into Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai and is the historical focal point of Dubai.  In earlier days the creek was … [Read more...]

Dhow Cruises

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  A Dhow is a small traditional Arabic sailing vessel. It was used in ancient days for transporting traded goods in and out of Dubai and some other countries along the coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Now we are able to take a Dhow Cruise, where the the Dhows are decorated in a traditional … [Read more...]

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