Dubai Creek Guide

The 14km (8.7 mile) Dubai Creek is a natural seawater inlet that divides the city of Dubai into two parts – Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai – and is the heart of soul of the city. Long established for its ancient sea routes that reached as far as India and the East African coast, the Creek was originally only deep enough to accommodate smaller vessels and goods had to be transferred to traditional Arab sailing dhows at the entrance to the Creek. Recognising the Creek’s strategic importance to the region, it was deepened in the 1960s and today functions as a vibrant port and vital part of the city. A wildlife sanctuary that’s home to over 27,000 birds has been set up at the inland end of the Creek. Reflecting the wealth of one of the fastest growing economies in the world, boutique hotels, golf courses and yachting clubs have sprang up along the Creek’s banks.

For more information on the Dubai Creek, contact the Department of Tourism (see Tourist Information above).

Air: Dubai International Airport. Water: Water taxis operate between Dubai and Deira. Rail: Currently no rail network but construction of a rail and underground network is underway. Road: Bus: Public services.

Government of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing
National Bank of Dubai Building, 10th-12th Floors, Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE
Tel: (4) 223 0000
Website: www.dubaitourism.ae

Government of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing
1st Floor, 125 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EA, UK
Tel: (020) 7839 0580
Website: www.dubaitourism.ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates