Some
of the popular attractions:
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Dubai
Creek
The
most vital landmark of the city is the Dubai Creek
which divides the city
into two sections and blends the culture of Arabia
with modernity. It is a natural deep water inlet, which has Deira to the North and Bur
Dubai to the South. It also stands as the
memorial to the pearl trade that flourished here.
For the tourist, it is a ‘must see’ because of the spectacular views
of the shoreline that it offers from the traditional
wooden dhows and small water taxis, the ‘abras’ . At the head of the Creek is the Khor
Dubai wildlife sanctuary, which is the refuge for
migratory birds like the flamingo.
The Corniche,
is a point on the Diera side, looking towards the Gulf
and is the starting point for a wide, well lit,
paved boulevard
that stretches up to the dhow terminal near the
Maktoum bridge.
Beautiful
gardens in verdant hues with well-paved footpaths
adorn the Dubai side between Maktoum and Garhoud
bridges.
The tall modern
buildings that line the shores mask the smaller
alleys and lanes, which lead one into the magical
soul of Arabia. It dwells in the souqs
and the markets of Dubai. Right from bread
baked in the traditional oven, the ‘tannoor’, to
the wide variety of burkhas and pantaloons, you will
find everything here. Hookahs
or hubble-bubble pipes and coffee pots,
symbols of the Arabic tradition, can also be bought or sampled
in the small shops and teashops.
The
spice souq
that will tantalize you with thousands of fragrances.
The fish
souq which offers interesting sights of the
fishing trade during early mornings. But the gold
souq outshines them all, and rightly so, for
it offers the greatest variety and cheapest prices,
making it a very popular tourist spot.
All
these can be enjoyed amidst the variety and comfort of excellent restaurants
and cozy cafes that dot the area.
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