Dubai Creek

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Dubai Creek is a historic natural saltwater inlet that divides old Dubai and has long served as a vital center for the city’s trade, transport, and cultural life.

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Dubai Creek canonical 26
Dubai Creek abras 1
Dubai Creek shipping channel 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf natural waterway
saltwater creek
adjacentTo Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Seef waterfront
Deira Old Souk
Dubai Gold Souk
Spice Souk
linked to: Deira Old Souk
cityCenterRole historic core of Dubai
connectedTo Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Dubai Creek Harbour development
Dubai Creek Park
country United Arab Emirates
development was dredged and widened in the 20th century
divides old Dubai
linked to: Dubai
economicImportance facilitated regional trade with East Africa
facilitated regional trade with India
facilitated regional trade with Persian Gulf ports
feature creek-side promenades
dhow wharves
marinas
flowsInto Persian Gulf
governedBy Government of Dubai
hasBridge Al Garhoud Bridge
Al Maktoum Bridge
Business Bay Crossing
hasTransport abra water taxis
private boats
water buses
hasTunnel Al Shindagha Tunnel
historicalRole center of fishing activities
center of pearling industry
maritime trade route
knownFor historic trading port
role in development of Dubai as a trading hub
traditional dhow traffic
water taxis (abras)
locatedIn Dubai
Emirate of Dubai
Persian Gulf region
linked to: Eastern Arabia
partOf Dubai Creek Harbour area
separates Bur Dubai
Deira
tourism popular tourist attraction in Dubai
site of heritage and cultural festivals
usedFor cargo transport
passenger transport
tourist cruises
traditional dhow cruises
waterType saltwater

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Dubai hasLandmark Dubai Creek
Dubai Water Bus locatedIn Dubai Creek
Dubai Water Bus primaryWaterway Dubai Creek
Dubai Water Canal connectsTo Dubai Creek
Deira Old Souk near Dubai Creek
Al Maktoum Bridge crosses Dubai Creek
Al Maktoum Bridge connectsAcross Dubai Creek shipping channel
linked to: Dubai Creek
Business Bay Crossing crosses Dubai Creek
RTA Marine Agency serviceArea Dubai Creek
Deira borders Dubai Creek
Al Garhoud Bridge crosses Dubai Creek
Dubai Design District locatedNear Dubai Creek
Al Shindagha Tunnel crosses Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek Harbour centeredOn Dubai Creek
subject linked to: Dubai Creek Harbour area
Dubai Creek Harbour hasViewOf Dubai Creek
subject linked to: Dubai Creek Harbour area
Bur Dubai transportConnection Dubai Creek abras
linked to: Dubai Creek
Bur Dubai borderedBy Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek Park locatedNear Dubai Creek
Dubai Gold Souk near Dubai Creek
Emirate of Dubai contains Dubai Creek
Garhoud, Dubai nearbyWaterway Dubai Creek