Experts' Choice Award Dubai Creek
What the experts agree on
Take a traditional wooden abra across Dubai Creek for just one dirham—the city's historic waterway offers glimpses of old Dubai amid modern towers and UNESCO heritage significance.
“Dubai's abras have been transporting people across the creek for as long as anyone can remember. These tiny engine-powered wooden boats provide a perfect outlook of the bustle of the creek.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Khor Dubai in Arabic, this saltwater creek reaches 15km inland." Full review
National Geographic "Grab an abra for a trip down Dubai's original lifeline where dhows unload cargo beneath sculptured skyscrapers." Full review
Afar Magazine "The waterway known as Dubai Creek, a crucial part of the city's history, has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Take the one-dirham sunset ride on a traditional wooden abra across the creek, and catch a glimpse of what this outpost in the desert looked like before it grew into a futuristic metropolis."
Rough Guide "Hop aboard one of the city's old abras for a breezy ride across one of Dubai's premier attractions. Dubai Creek, with marvellous views of the city-centre waterfront en route – the most..."
Condé Nast Traveler
