Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai Creek Harbour: the back story
Neighbourhood guide
About Dubai Creek Harbour: the back story
Dubai Creek Harbour is a partly open waterfront district at the head of the Creek, with a promenade looking across to Burj Khalifa. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is next door, and the Jameel Arts Centre is across the water at Al Jaddaf.
Nature
See the flamingos from the Ras Al Khor hides in the morning.
Come for the sunset over the skyline.
Our advice: the hides early, the promenade at sunset.
Why it's on our list
- The promenade
- Ras Al Khor
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dubai Creek Harbour: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Dubai Creek Harbour: the back story 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
- CreekGreen Line3.2 km40 min walk
- Al JadafGreen Line4.0 km
- CentrepointRed Line4.7 km
Key sights
- Dubai International (DXB)5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The Dubai Mall8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The Dubai Fountain8.5 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Burj Khalifa8.7 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)9.5 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Abra across the Creek10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Kite Beach16 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Madinat Jumeirah19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Dubai Marina Walk25 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Atlantis The Palm25 kmCar or taxi 56 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station28 kmCar or taxi 61 min