abra

Living in Dubai – Crossing Dubai creek by Abra

November 10, 2010

I needed to go the ‘other side’ of Dubai – other side with reference to where I work and live, that is. Dubai is divided into two areas by a natural water inlet called The Dubai Creek: Deira (old Dubai) and Bur Dubai side (new Dubai). I needed to go near Bur Dubai bus station [...]

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Wandering around Dubai like a real tourist: Day 3, The Souks

January 17, 2009

Today, I am to accompany my friend at the Riviera Hotel. I chose this hotel for her because of its proximity to the Gold, Textile and Spice Souks (Souk is an arabic term for market) and of course because of the superb breakfast. The hotel rate isn’t bad either. We have a great view from [...]

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WW – Modern Abra at Dubai Festival City

October 22, 2008
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more on Dubai Creek

January 23, 2008

There are lots of things to see along Dubai creek. By the creek is where you can catch a glimpse of old Dubai. We got on an abra with everyone else and headed over to the spice souq and gold souq. This is what an abra looks like: ~for 1 dirham (less than US$1), you can [...]

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