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Description:
The
Creek, a natural sea-water inlet which cuts
through the centre of the city, is the historic
focal point of life in Dubai. A stroll along its
banks evokes the city’s centuries-old trading
traditions.
Visitors will be
captivated by the colour and bustle of the loading
and unloading of dhows which still ply ancient
trade routes to places as distant as India and
East Africa.
An attractive way to view the
Creek and the dhows is from an abra, one of the
small water taxis which criss-cross the Creek from
the souks of Deira to those on the Bur Dubai
side.
Boatmen will also take visitors on a
fascinating hour-long trip from the abra
embarkation points to the mouth of the Creek and
inland to the Maktoum Bridge, passing on the way
many of the city’s historic and modern
landmarks.
Redevelopment work has
transformed parts of the Creek’s banks. On the
Deira side, a broad and well-lit, paved promenade
extends from the Corniche, which faces on the
Arabian Gulf, all the way to the attractive
purpose-built dhow terminal constructed beside
Maktoum Bridge.
On the Bur Dubai side between
Maktoum and Garhoud bridges, Creekside Park
provides pleasant paved walks and extensive
landscaped public gardens.
At the inland end of
the Creek is a large, shallow lagoon, now a
wildlife sanctuary which has become a haven for
migrating shore birds. Some 27,000 birds have been
counted here at one time during the autumn
migration. The most spectacular are the many
Greater Flamingos which have made the Creek their
permanent home.
Description: The 14km (8.7
mile) Dubai Creek is a natural seawater inlet that
divides the city of Dubai into two parts – Deira
Dubai and Bur Dubai – and is the heart of soul of
the city. Long established for its ancient sea
routes that reached as far as India and the East
African coast, the Creek was originally only deep
enough to accommodate smaller vessels and goods
had to be transferred to traditional Arab sailing
dhows at the entrance to the Creek.
Recognising the Creek’s
strategic importance to the region, it was
deepened in the 1960s and today functions as a
vibrant port and vital part of the city. A
wildlife sanctuary that’s home to over 27,000
birds has been set up at the inland end of the
Creek. Reflecting the wealth of one of the fastest
growing economies in the world, boutique hotels,
golf courses and yachting clubs have sprang up
along the Creek’s banks.
Transportation:
Air:
Dubai International Airport. Water: Water taxis
operate between Dubai and Deira. Rail: Currently
no rail network but construction of a rail and
underground network is underway. Road: Bus: Public
services.
Discover the true beauty of
Dubai while aboard a traditionally decorated
wooden dhow (cabin cruise), as it sails along the
Dubai creek under the moonlight. The major Dubai
landmarks shine through the moonlit sky as the
wooden vessel slips silently across the creek. The
past and present architecture of the area is
brought to its full beauty during this time,
including the National Bank of Dubai, Dubai
Chamber of Commerce, Sheikh Saeed’s house, and the
Heritage Village. This unforgettable romantic
evening cruise includes a buffet dinner of either
continental or oriental cuisine, along with soft
drinks, traditional coffee, alcohol, and mineral
water. The tour also normally contains various
sorts of entertainment, which is accompanied by
traditional Arabic music and a belly
dancer.
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