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Dubai Creek Abra Ride
Old Dubai & Bur Dubai4.7(14k)
Estimated cost
AED 1
AED 1 cash per crossing; private abra AED 60 for 30 min or AED 120 per hour
Opening hours
5 am – Midnight
Time needed
About 30 min
Outdoor
Best time to visit
Sunset, when the creek glows orange
About
For over a century these little wooden boats have ferried traders between Bur Dubai and Deira. The five-minute crossing costs a single dirham, gives you salty breezes and a front-row view of dhows being loaded — easily one of the best-value experiences in the city.
Things to do
- Hop across to the Deira souks for AED 1
- Charter a private abra at sunset
- Watch dhows loading cargo along the wharf
- Photograph the creek skyline at blue hour
Getting there
🚇 Metro🚶 Walk⛴️ Abra / Boat
Al Ghubaiba· 5 min walk
Green Line to Al Ghubaiba, walk 5 minutes to the Bur Dubai abra station. Bring coins.
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