Citorah PickExperience · Old Dubai

Abras

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The traditional wooden boats cross Dubai Creek between Bur Dubai and Deira Old Souq, and between Dubai Old Souq and Al Sabkha, for AED 1, paid in cash.

From Getting Around Dubai 2026: Airport, Metro, Taxis, Careem/Uber, and When to Hire a Car, under “Trams, the Palm Monorail, buses and abras”.

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