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Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #15 of 156 attractions in Dubai
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Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Motor-boating
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: Drive along Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south.
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Even if you're not going to ski you can't fail to have fun here. You can play in the snow, take the ski lift and go on various rides. Really amzing place and something quite different from the sun and heat of Dubai.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW via mobile

We crossed the Creek on a small eooden boat whild visiting the souks that are scattered around it. Lovely short boat trip, lots to see once you're on the water. Totally worth the one dirham you'll have to spend on this. After lunch, we decided to rent our own wooden boat to let us float around the Creek for an... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

The creek offers many different sights and experiences for the visitor seeking a way to fill a day. I recommend taking a dhow river cruise for an afternoon, or opting for a dinner cruise later in the day.

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Broughton Astley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Went to Dubai Creek and used the Water Bus (4 dhs) which allowed us to visit different terminals along the creek. Eventually alighting at The Old Souk Market, which included street markets and at the rear town shopping centres.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

HD Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQFV_oJDOI8&list=PLCk8vWTtXgUImXCtrSJr-lvxzOE_gKyrJ Really relaxing and pleasurable hour spent in cruise on Dhow in Dubai Creek. Calm, serene, traditional setup with modern skyscrappers forming the backdrop. Interesting to see traditional boats/ships ferrying people and goods in ultra modern Dubai landscape.

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London England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We arrived and fell in love with this vibrant place ,we used the water taxi to get around and visited the spice souk, the gold souk, the old souk and the Dubai museum using this very cheap water taxi to its best. The atmosphere was great compared to the downtown high roller experience with big towers and flashy food, not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

just back from dubai first time out there in a few years worked in al ain for a good number of years advice stay near the creek bur dubai to be central and visit al ain the garden city 90mins from dubai and try and visit abu dhabai 60mins from dubai

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Tipperary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We took the water taxi called an Abra for 1 dirham across the Creek from close to the Spice market and had our lunch in one of the restaurants. It was like something from hundreds of years ago (except they probably upgraded the engine) and its a lovely way to experience what the original old Dubai was like. Loved it.

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Kilwinning, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Took a boat trip around the creek. It was the same things that Dubai is famed for. More tall buildings of corporate companies and hotels. Did see the trade boats.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

River cruise was fabulous. So much to see. Spice souks, gold shops and water taxis not to be missed. Fort nearby

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