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