The Downtown skyline and Burj Khalifa at sunset, seen across the water from Dubai Creek Harbour

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Dubai Creek Harbour: Our Favourites

The promenade facing Downtown, Ras Al Khor’s flamingos and the Jameel Arts Centre across the water.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Dubai Creek Harbour: the back story

    Dubai Creek Harbour·In depth

    A waterfront district facing Downtown, beside the flamingos of Ras Al Khor.

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What to see and do

  1. On the Creek

    Jameel Arts Centre

    Al Jaddaf·Contemporary art

    A contemporary art centre on the Jaddaf Waterfront.

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  2. Flamingo Hide

    Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

    Ras Al Khor·Wetland reserve

    Flamingos on the wetlands at the head of the Creek, seen from Dubai Municipality’s hides.

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  3. Skyline at sunset

    Dubai Creek Harbour promenade

    Dubai Creek Harbour·Waterfront promenade

    A waterfront promenade with the Downtown skyline across the water.

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  4. Homes, promenade, Dubai Square planned

    Dubai Creek Harbour (partly open)

    Dubai Creek Harbour·Waterfront district

    A waterfront district by Ras Al Khor; Dubai Square is planned at its centre.

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Where to stay

  1. On the Creek

    Palazzo Versace Dubai

    Al Jaddaf·Resort hotel

    A palatial hotel on the Jaddaf Waterfront, across the Creek from Dubai Creek Harbour.

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