Abra Creek Crossing at Dubai Creek

Q: How do I get to an abra station by Dubai Metro?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'The closest metro stations to the Dubai Creek abra stations are Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi and Burjuman on the south side (Bur Dubai). On the north side (Deira), you can take the metro to Baniyas Square or Union. The abra stations are also known as Marine Transport Stations. '}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center; color: #000000;">The closest metro stations to the Dubai Creek abra stations (Marine Transport Stations) are the Al Ghubaiba and Sharaf DG metro stations. On the north side of the creek (Deira), the nearest metro stations are Al Ras, Baniyas Square and Union.

Q: How do you cross Dubai Creek?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'It is easy to cross Dubai Creek by abra and it costs just AED 1 ($0.27). There are plenty of abra stations along the creek where you can hop on and off – just make sure you have coins or small notes to pay in cash. You can also cross by car or metro.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center; color: #000000;">It is easy to cross Dubai Creek by abra and it costs just AED1 ( US $0.27). There are plenty of abra stations along the creek where you can hop on and off – just make sure you have coins or small notes to pay in cash. You can also cross by car or metro.

Q: How much is a ticket for the abra ride?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'The Dubai Creek abra ride costs just AED 1 ($0.27) per person per trip in one direction. It is the cheapest mode of public transport in Dubai. You can also choose an air-conditioned abra, which costs AED 2 ($0.54) per person per trip.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center; color: #000000;">The Dubai Creek abra ride costs just AED1 ( US $0.27) per person per trip in one direction. It is the cheapest mode of public transport in Dubai. You can also choose an air-conditioned abra, which costs AED2 ( US $0.54) per person per trip.

Q: What are the working hours for the Dubai abra ride?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'The Dubai Creek abras run from 5am till midnight every day of the week, including Friday. You can also book an abra as a private charter to explore the 14km stretch of water, with prices set at AED 120 ($32.67) per hour.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center; color: #000000;">The Dubai Creek abras run from 6am till midnight every day of the week. You can also book an abra as a private charter to explore the 14km stretch of water, with prices set at AED120 (US$32.67) per hour.

Q: What is an abra ride?

<span data-sheets-value="{'1':2,'2':'Dubai's traditional abra is part boat, part raft. The name comes from the Arabic word 'abara', which means 'to cross'. It is the most common way for pedestrians to cross the Dubai Creek. This type of vessel has existed for centuries but now offers a few variations, including motorised, air-conditioned and electric abas.'}" data-sheets-userformat="{'2':5119,'3':{'1':0},'4':[null,2,16773836],'5':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'6':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'7':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'8':{'1':[{'1':2,'2':0,'5':[null,2,0]},{'1':0,'2':0,'3':3},{'1':1,'2':0,'4':1}]},'9':1,'10':1,'11':4,'12':0,'15':'Arial'}" style="text-align: center; color: #000000;">Dubai's traditional abra is part boat, part raft. The name comes from the Arabic word 'abara', which means 'to cross'. It is the most common way for pedestrians to cross the Dubai Creek. This type of vessel has existed for centuries but now offers a few variations, including motorised, air-conditioned and electric abras.

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