Attractions

Having expanded along both banks of the Dubai Creek, the city is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai in the south, as well as the top tourist destination of Jumeirah which extends into the sea.

Abras are traditional water taxis which are regularly used to move people to and from either side of the Creek. Each side has its share of fine mosques and busy souqs, public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office towers, banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and villas with attractions especially concentrated in Bur Dubai.

From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai does not only boast the best contemporary sights but has also preserved some of the world's most intriguing historical attractions.