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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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