Dubai Creek Abra Ride
عبرة خور دبي
For just 1 dirham, ride a traditional wooden boat across Dubai Creek and see old Dubai's waterfront in minutes: the cheapest must-do experience in the city.
The abra is a traditional wooden ferry that has operated on Dubai Creek for a century and remains the daily transport for residents on both banks. The Dubai Creek abra route (عبرة خور دبي) runs from the Bur Dubai Abra Station, near the Al Fahidi Historical District and the Textile Souq, to the Deira Old Souq Abra Station on the opposite bank, near the Spice and Gold Souks. The one-way trip takes about 5–7 minutes and costs 1 dirham, paid to the boatman or with an nol card when boarding. The boats have no seats or railings, offering close views of wind-tower houses, cargo dhows and minarets along both banks. Chartering a boat for an hour-long cruise costs over 100 dirhams, and you can negotiate the price. It operates from around 05:00 until midnight, and sunset is the best time for photos.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Al Fahidi Historical District
- Deira Gold Souk
- Al Seef
- Dubai Frame
- Etihad Museum
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Museum of the Future
- La Mer