| This natural seawater inlet divides the city of Dubai in | | | | hour long trip from the abra embarkation point to the |
| to two parts, Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai. The Creek | | | | Maktoum Bridge will reveal much of the cities historic |
| has a long established tradition for its ancient sea | | | | sights. |
| routes that lead as far as India and the East African | | | | In the night, a special romantic cruise abroad a |
| Coast. The Creek was also the heart and soul of the | | | | traditional wooden dhow is available. Traverse the |
| city of Dubai as it was built around this important | | | | route and gaze upon the various landmarks of Dubai |
| trading route. Due to its strategic importance to the | | | | city as they are silhouetted in the moonlight while the |
| city it was deepened to allow for larger vessels and | | | | wooden vessel slips quietly through the night. Doing |
| as a result more commerce in the 1970's. Today the | | | | so will reveal the past and present architecture that |
| Creek is still a vibrant port and vital part of the city | | | | is married together in the city of Dubai. This |
| of Dubai. | | | | unforgettable romantic evening cruise also includes a |
| At the end of the inland side of the creek lies a bird | | | | buffet dinner along with a variety of other edibles |
| sanctuary that is home to over 27,000 birds. In | | | | and beverages. In addition the tour usually involves |
| addition a host of boutique hotels, golf courses, and | | | | entertainment such as traditional Arabic music and a |
| yachting clubs have sprung up along the creek's | | | | belly dancer. It is even possible to rent out half or |
| banks which give visitors a wide variety of other | | | | even the entire ship to make the setting even more |
| activities to engage in once they have finished | | | | romantic. |
| soaking in the sights from the Dubai Creek. | | | | Staying near the Creek is also ideal as it looks |
| Visitors to the city of Dubai should not miss the | | | | beautiful when viewed from another perspective. |
| opportunity to sail the waters of the beautiful creek. | | | | Numerous Dubai hotels lie in the area which makes |
| Guests can rent an "abra", which is a small water taxi | | | | getting to the Creek easy. The city is also a haven |
| that can be used to traverse the creek and will | | | | for tourists and if absolute comfort is your |
| provide opportunities to see much of Dubai's sights, | | | | requirement there are an assortment of Dubai luxury |
| modern and old as well as the numerous dhows | | | | hotels that are located in this key area of the city. |
| (sailing ships) that travel to and fro on the creek. An | | | | |