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Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #15 of 139 attractions in Dubai
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Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Motor-boating
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
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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Hamilton, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Not as old as some cities we have been to but it seemed to be the "working' side of Dubai. The river taxis, the markets, the smell of the spices etc for sale simply add to the character of the place. A must see if you are to see Dubai in its entirety.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

and is the right speed to soak in the Dubai gone by and still co-existing with its glamorous cousin Downtown Dubai

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We went up the Creek on a dinner cruise, which was fabulous. Although its just building after building, but luckily the food was some of the best we had ever tasted.

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The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

The old soukh is nice to see. You can have a drink on the terrace on the water and make a little tour in the water in a dow. The market is not that large, but nice if you like bargaining.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Take a little wooden boat called an Abra to get across the creek - they go back and forth the creek all the time so you don't have to wait long...and it's a great way to get across to the Gold and Spice Souks. Just pay the driver. Best to have the right money. And enjoy the view!

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See 5 more reviews by LVS64 for Dubai
Mermaid Beach, Australia
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35 attraction reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

The creek area is vibrant and exciting and is a must do when in Dubai. An Abra trip across it only costs 1 Dirham and the many cruises are reasonably priced. The creek dissects the old part of the city and holds the location for the spice and gold souks on one side and the silk souks on the other.... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

everything you need you will find it there.., i enjoy with all my friends and family.., i love the time i was there.

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See 27 more reviews by Waleed H for Dubai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Cruise Dubai by water viewing beautiful yachts and visualising the growth of Dubai. There were so many apartments for sale and rent and new businesses, It was a pleasure to see the wealth of Dubai.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stick by this phrase. You can come to Dubai and party and whatnot, but it is so much better to learn about where Dubai started back in the pearling and fishing days. I already reviewed the abra's, which is how you will access the creek instead of just driving by it. Get out on the water, enjoy it! You... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

take water bus cross the creek, 10p, very quick crossing and yuo meet genuine people going by life’s. There is not much old in Dubai but this one of the them.

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