Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Creek
A natural saltwater inlet that divides the city into two main sections, Deira and Bur Dubai. Visitors can take a traditional wooden boat, known as an abra, for a scenic and affordable tour of the waterway and its surrounding souks and old buildings.
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Dubai Creek is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Coordinates: 25.23845, 55.32807. Open in Google Maps
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