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Dubai Creek by abra

Water crossing·Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai to Deira

About Dubai Creek by abra

Abras, the traditional wooden water taxis, cross Dubai Creek between the Bur Dubai and Deira stations, run by the RTA. It is the quickest way from Al Fahidi to the Deira souks.

Why it's on our list

  • A few minutes across
  • Pay on board

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dubai Creek by abra before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Dubai Creek by abra, as the crow flies.

  1. XVA Art HotelAl Fahidi650 m8 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Dubai Creek by abra are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. Al GhubaibaGreen Line400 m5 min walk
  2. Al RasGreen Line450 m6 min walk
  3. Sharaf DGGreen Line850 m11 min walk

Key sights

  1. Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  2. Dubai International (DXB)7.1 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 19 min
  3. The Dubai Mall7.7 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 20 min
  4. Burj Khalifa7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
  5. The Dubai Fountain7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
  6. Kite Beach14 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  7. Madinat Jumeirah18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  8. Atlantis The Palm23 kmCar or taxi 51 min
  9. Dubai Marina Walk25 kmCar or taxi 54 min

Main railway stations

  1. Etihad Rail: Dubai Station30 kmCar or taxi 66 min

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