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Bur Dubai Abra Dock

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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As featured in 3 days in Dubai
Ranked #7 of 155 attractions in Dubai
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: In the historic district, the Abra Dock in Bur Dubai, is an affordable 10-minute traditonal wooden boat ride -- really a taxi. Take the abra from the... more » Owner description: In the historic district, the Abra Dock in Bur Dubai, is an affordable 10-minute traditonal wooden boat ride -- really a taxi. Take the abra from the Bastakiya side, look around the textile souk and the art galleries, and end in the gold souk. Used by 15-20 million passengers each year, the Abra Dock in Bur Dubai is a memorable cruise in the water. « less
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Bangalore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This is a very much hyped tourist destination. This is something you would see in many parts of India. If you are visiting here from India, its no brainer that this is a place to skip. It gives you a view of how the old dubai looked and what it has transformed to. Its just another dock where there are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Very interesting to see dhow's being loaded and unloaded. Cheap exciting water taxi ride not to be missed.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Nice place to visit in the evening, with several souq's nearby for wandering around after a nice meal. Short trip over the creek is well worth the 1 AED fee, and is recommended for everyone. Interersting to see all of the wooden ships in the dock as well.

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Irving, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Dubai has clear skies, clear blue waters, clean surroundings, welcoming people, and grandiose sites. The Dubai ferry really fun.

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Preston, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

A world away from the sky scrapers of new Dubai. Enjoy a 1 dirham ride on the abras to the Souk to enjoy the smells and sights of the spice markets.

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Muscat, Oman
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

If u want to have a feel of real Dubai which is away from cosmopolitan attractions , u must visit abra dock which is located in bur Dubai . For 1 dhs u can have a ride in a dhow across the creek .

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Mermaid Beach, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

A trip across the creek on an Abra is a must when you're in Dubai. It costs only one Dirham per person and you simply give it to the driver when you get on board. On the Bur Dubai side there are the silk souks while on the other side are located the gold and spice souks so there is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I loved traveling by dhow between Bur Dubai and Deira, cheap (1 dirham) and authentic. Always available as well

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

everything you need you will find it there.., i enjoy with all my friends and family.., i love the time i was there.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

The abra is like a water bus operated by the public transport authority. You simply turn up and then board and pay your captain the 1 Dirham. Then enjoy the view of this busting harbour and the both sides of the 'Creek"

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