On the shores of Dubai Creek, Deira and Bur Dubai (Old Dubai) are the city’s historic center. It wasn’t until the 1960s that Dubai began to grow into the megacity it is today, but it existed ...

Dubai history: This picture from the skies shows Bur Dubai, Deira and Shindagha as it looked in the 1950s (Credit: Hamdan.ae) This picture resurfaced after being shared by Sheikh Hamdan on his ...

The Dubai Creek divides the city into two areas: Deira in the north, which houses several traditional souqs and the Bur Dubai side, which has become a full-blown residential area with live markets ...

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

A report carried by the Arabic daily Al Khaleej yesterday quoted Qassim Sultan Al Banna , Director General of Dubai Municipality as saying that about 25km bridge would be located east of Al ...

Nestled across the Dubai Creek from Bur Dubai, Deira is home to iconic souks, markets and a variety of amazing restaurants that reflect the diverse cultures that have passed through this historic ...

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

You'll find abras lining the creek in the Bur Dubai and Deira neighborhoods. Just make sure to carry cash, as drivers don't accept cards. The RTA also operates more spacious and high-tech abras ...

To find more traditional (and more affordable) cuisine, head to Dubai's older neighborhoods, like Deira, Bur Dubai and Satwa, for wide selections of restaurants, cafes, canteens and even walk-up ...