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Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #13 of 83 attractions in Dubai
4.0 of 5 stars 632 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Motor-boating
Fee: No
Description: Drive along Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south.
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London, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A number of interesting tourist places boarder the Creek. Would suggest taking the Metro to Al Ghubaibu station which is at one end of the Creek, and then walking along visiting the various attractions and Souks before taking a Dhow across the Creek (ferry cost about 20p), and rejoining the Metro. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Lots of history about Dubia here. Excellent musium and a boat trip along here is a must More

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Vinterbro, Norway
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183 reviews 183 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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My family paid 120 AED for an hour's trip on the creek in our own private boat. We got to see a lot, and particularly impressing we found the ships going to Iran with a lot of cargo. We went in late afternoon, when the temperatur was perfect and the creek busy of people going home from work. It was... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
145 helpful votes 145 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Dubai Creek is full of Dhows that ply their trade across the Gulf and Indian Ocean. Get an Abra across the Creek from the Bur Dubai Souk to the Deira side and then take a walk along the Dhow Wharfage area and see closeup what gets traded to and from Dubai on these traditional vessles. Recommended for a unusual perspective... More

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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Souks on one side and glass and steel skyscrapers on the other. See the old and new Dubai and be reminded this "country" only entered the 20th century in 1960! More

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Bhopal, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Its good but not great. Walking distance from old souks.. Gold and spice. Do bargain....whether gold or spice. Wooden dhows docked here look good but if it gets missed amongst shopping ,dont sweat. Try abra ride to cross creek for burdubai... More

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Canberra, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

All the hubbub of Dubai centres around this waterway through the middle of Dubai More

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All over the place
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Take a shuttle boat to the old souk and barter for a wooden one back. All the sense of the old days I imagine More

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Doha, Qatar
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

experience the old part of dubai. dont forget to hop on to try the Abra (boat ferries). More

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Dubai
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

It is a good place for a evening walk, those wooden dhow cruises docked at the creek are worth visiting. More

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