Wooden abras were Dubai's first public transport and are still government-run water taxis across the creek between Bur Dubai and Deira, used by commuters as well as visitors.
- Address
- Bur Dubai Abra Station, Bur Dubai creekside
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Any time · About 15 min
- Price
- AED 1 per crossing, paid to the boatman (per Wikipedia)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Boats leave every few minutes; pay the 1-dirham fare to the driver.
- Wikipedia lists the Al Ghubaiba/Shindagha to Al Sabkha run; the Deira landings are next to the Spice and Gold souks.