Forget Dubai's glittering towers, pristine reputation and rich persona - the city's anchor is far more humbling and brimming with charm and culture.

Through the years, the abra transport has grown from moving goods and people across the creek to showing tourists the charm of Old Dubai. “I have met people from all over the globe. That’s the ...

In the heart of the desert and an influencer's paradise, it's year round sunshine make it a top destination for shivering Brits to escape our dismal winter.

Recently, the Public Transport Department had regulated the charges of chartered abra services used for sight-seeing or recreational purposes in Dubai Creek by tourists. According to the new ...

These depart frequently from the Abra Stations on either side of the creek and cost 1 AED, payable in cash only. Bur Dubai, the closest to the modern city center, is home to some fascinating and ...

Passengers getting down at the Dubai Creek abra station in 1987. Schools campaign In collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the initiative will also launch a schools ...

Yet behind the futuristic skyscrapers, Michelin-star restaurants and glamorous malls, Dubai’s traditional heart remains. The ...

For 1 dirham (roughly 27 cents) per trip, you can cross the creek via abra, the traditional wooden boat that has graced Dubai's waters for years and years. You'll find abras lining the creek in ...

Spend more time on the water by taking an abra, or traditional ferry boat, across Dubai Creek. Rides are a mere quarter each and offer a taste of authentic Dubai living. From our morning news ...

Dubai is and has been a titan of trade for ... Another way to access it is by simply taking an abra across the creek to heighten your cultural experience. To do that, get off at the Al Ghubaiba ...