On Dubai Creek, abras criss-cross the historic waterway. They push back from the quay and chug across the Creek ferrying tourists, business people and residents. It is a familiar scene in old Dubai, ...

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.

These depart 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 modern city center, is home to some fascinating and ...

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 ...