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An Abra on the Creek - Dubai
An Abra on the Creek
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By Ferry: The Aquatic Taxis of Dubai... (ABRA)
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  • Updated By JessH on May 13, 2008
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  • Nighttime water taxi (Bur Dubai, UAE) - Dubai
    Nighttime water taxi (Bur
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    Dubai's waterfront epitomizes the city's personality, and a cruise along the 10km-long Creek is the best way to witness the clashing of the historically old & the new modernity. It costs 1 Dhs (Dirham) to cross the creek, or you can hire the boat for only yourself/your group & pay Dhs 10.- Many people use Abras to go to work, as they are cheaper than taxis or buses & avoid the ever-increasing traffic on the 2 bridges & 1 tunnel that enable you to cross the creek (Shindagha Tunnel, Maktoum Bridge & Garhoud Bridge). The boats seat up to 30 people and fill up quickly. Be careful as you really do NOT want to fall into the creek... it is not the cleanest of waters! Crossing from to the other side takes about 5-10 minutes. TIP: Most Abra drivers are now also cashing-in on the massive flow of tourists that want a more "private" experience during a creek cruise. They will take you up and down the creek for about 1 hour, a great opportunity for some gorgeous photographs of the city. The price for this should not exceed Dhs 100.- Anything more & you are being ripped-off. (1 US Dollar = 3.67 Dirhams.) There are several Abra stations along the creek, but the main points are located near the Gold Souk (Deira), near the Rivoli Building (Deira) and near the Textile Souk/HSBC Building (Bur Dubai). There are very useful tourist maps (see picture) at the Abra stations, and the main stations have been rennovated for passenger safety. There is also a Tourist Information Counter near Bur Dubai Abra station. MEN: Please try to not sit exactly next to a woman on a full Abra. Respect this gender-seperated society & let women sit next to women. You'll notice that even if the Abra is very full, men will try to leave a gap between themselves and a woman. News Article: http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10098380.html

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  • Website: http://vgn.dm.gov.ae/DMEGOV/dm-trans-abra-transport

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    By Ferry: ABRA - kadabra
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  • By DesertRat on January 11, 2003
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  • An %i abra %i approaches a landing in Deira, Dubai - Dubai
    An %i abra %i approaches a
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    The traditional way of getting across the Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai has been on an abra , a boat that's about 28 feet long and which can transport a couple dozen people. You board at stations on either side of the waterway and sit on what is effectively an unpadded dais atop the boat. Since the Creek is so well protected, it's rarely rough enough to cause anyone to worry about falling overboard even though there are no guard rails. The crossing takes about 5 minutes -- depending on the destination landing -- and costs 50 fils, or half a dirham, which is around 15 cents US. During slack times of day, these same boats will take you on 2 hour cruises for under $5.

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    By Ferry: Creek cossing by Abra
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  • By najamrulz on March 27, 2004
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  • Deira's Abra station - Dubai
    Deira's Abra station
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    There are three ways to cross the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai districts: (1) By Abra (2) Rashid Al Maktoum Bridge (3) Al-Shandagha Tunnel The cheapest of these is by Abra which is small boat very popular among locals to cross the creek. There is regular Abra traffic between Bur Dubai and Deira. At both sides they have Abra stations and you can enjoy the ride by paying just 50 Fils (appox one cent). It was fun crossing the creek by Abra and I would strongly recommend you to try it.

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    By Ferry: Cross the Creek with an abra
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  • By bzh on January 17, 2003
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  • Abras docked on the Deira side of the Creek - Dubai
    Abras docked on the Deira side
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    Dubai is split in two by the Creek. If you want to cross it, obviously you can take a car to the other side but it's much nicer to pay 1/2 dhiram and use an abra.

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    By Ferry: ABRA (CADABRA)
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  • Updated By DAO on January 7, 2007
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    The most scenic way of getting across the Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai is by taking a ride on a traditional Abra (long boat). You just kind of jump on and off. Watch your step! Seating is on long benches. The cost is half a Dirham (about 15 cents US) and only takes about 5 minutes. Take your camera because you will get some of the best views of Dubai. Magic! Please note: For Female travellers, please allow room between you and local men. They don't see many ladies on these boats and cultural modesty means they need to afford you extra space.

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    By Ferry: Abra Away!
  • By Gage17 on January 16, 2005
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  • An abra moves down Deira Creek - Dubai
    An abra moves down Deira Creek
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    By Ferry: boat trips across Dubai Creek
  • By estephan on March 5, 2005
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    By Ferry: Abras
  • Updated By Srechko on April 2, 2005
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  • Abras - Dubai
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    by Srechko
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    A fun and functional way to see Dubai Creek is from the small water taxis called Abras. It will take you from Deira to Bur Dubai side or other way around for only 0.50 durhams.

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    By Ferry: Crossing the creek
  • By Willettsworld on December 31, 2005
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  • By Ferry - Dubai
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    A nice activity is to take an abra (a small passenger motorboat taxi) from one side of the creek to the other. The trip should cost around 50 fils. You can also take a dhow tour on the creek.

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    By Ferry: Abra
  • Updated By tim07 on January 21, 2008
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  • By Ferry - Dubai
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    A ride across the Creek is a great way to see close up the old & new buildings that line either side. The departure points on both sides are close to the entrances of the souks. As these are commuter vehicles they can get busy at certain times. This however allows you an insight into Dubai for many of its citizens. It is possible though to hire your own Abra & have a tour of the Creek.

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