Finally, if you’re in Bur Dubai, you’d be remiss not to take an abra (traditional wooden boat) across the creek to Deira to see what the east side of the creek has to offer.

For 1 dirham (roughly 27 cents) per trip, you can cross the creek via abra, the traditional wooden boat that has graced Dubai's waters for years and years. You'll find abras lining the creek in ...

Local workers constructed small, basic wooden boats which ... frequently from the Abra Stations on either side of the creek and cost 1 AED, payable in cash only. Bur Dubai, the closest to the ...

After your visit to the Heritage District, take a ride on a traditional wooden abra on Dubai Creek and bring your best bargaining skills to the heart of the city to peruse the lively spice ...