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This natural seawater inlet divides the city of Dubai in to two parts, Deira Dubai and Bur Dubai. The Creek has a long established tradition for its ancient sea routes that lead as far as India and the East African Coast. The Creek was also the heart and soul of the city of Dubai as it was built around this important trading route. Due to its strategic importance to the city it was deepened to allow for larger vessels and as a result more commerce in the 1970’s. Today the Creek is still a vibrant port and vital part of the city of Dubai.

At the end of the inland side of the creek lies a bird sanctuary that is home to over 27,000 birds. In addition a host of boutique hotels, golf courses, and yachting clubs have sprung up along the creek’s banks which give visitors a wide variety of other activities to engage in once they have finished soaking in the sights from the Dubai Creek.

Visitors to the city of Dubai should not miss the opportunity to sail the waters of the beautiful creek. Guests can rent an “abra”, which is a small water taxi that can be used to traverse the creek and will provide opportunities to see much of Dubai’s sights, modern and old as well as the numerous dhows (sailing ships) that travel to and fro on the creek. An hour long trip from the abra embarkation point to the Maktoum Bridge will reveal much of the cities historic sights.

In the night, a special romantic cruise abroad a traditional wooden dhow is available. Traverse the route and gaze upon the various landmarks of Dubai city as they are silhouetted in the moonlight while the wooden vessel slips quietly through the night. Doing so will reveal the past and present architecture that is married together in the city of Dubai. This unforgettable romantic evening cruise also includes a buffet dinner along with a variety of other edibles and beverages. In addition the tour usually involves entertainment such as traditional Arabic music and a belly dancer. It is even possible to rent out half or even the entire ship to make the setting even more romantic.

Staying near the Creek is also ideal as it looks beautiful when viewed from another perspective. Numerous Dubai hotels lie in the area which makes getting to the Creek easy. The city is also a haven for tourists and if absolute comfort is your requirement there are an assortment of Dubai luxury hotels that are located in this key area of the city.