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Dubai Creek

A historic waterway central to Dubai's trade and heritage, home to traditional dhows and now modern developments

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The humble abra, Dubai's oldest form of public transport, is still in use today, ferrying everyone from tourists to traders and goods between the two shores of Dubai Creek waterway. Boats leave from each side every couple of minutes. Antonie Robertson / The National
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