Abra: The passenger ferry shuttle by Quero
This is less a tip for getting around than for getting back and forth... across the Dubai Creek. Abras are little passenger ferries that are quick, reliable, and the right price. They carry about 20 passengers. Simply cue up at the abra stop, wait for the next boat (they pull up continuously) and step aboard. The boat may rock, and the deck may be a bit slippery, so take care when boarding. When all of the seating is taken, or there is nobody else waiting to get on, the pilot will push off and cross the creek. At this point you will be asked to pay your fare of 50 fils (about 14˘ USD). Interestingly, you can arrange to hire one of these boats for the price of 30 dirhams an hour (a little over USD $8) to ply the waters up and down the creek. It may not be the most comfortable boat trip you've ever taken, but it certainly is picturesque!