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Dubai Creek & Al Seef District

Al Seef Street, Dubai, Dubai

Description

The Al Seef development follows Dubai Creek shoreline over nearly 2km in the Bur Dubai district, just south of Al Fahidi. The Creek side is filled with restaurants and a marina whilst the inner streets and alleyways still retain some of the old city charm and seems to be popular with embassies. Dubai Creek originally divided the city in 2: Deira on the Northeast side and Bur Dubai in the Southwest. It formed the only real harbour in the city and, prior to the invention of cultured pearls in the 1930s, Dubai's pearling industry was centred around the creek. The natural ending is at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, 14km from its origin - but is has now being extended and links back all the way to the Persian Gulf around Jumeirah Beach Park.

Access & Transport

Al Seef is reachable by road and public transport with the closest metro station being Burjuman (interchange for green and red lines) and Sharaf DG (green line), a short 5-10' walk away. There is also a ferry pier.

Instructions & Recommendations

We would suggest visiting the Al Seef neighbourhood, including a stroll along the Creek before or after visiting the Al Fahidi area.

Meta review

Most reviewers enjoyed dining at one of the restaurants and walking along the Creek whilst acknowledging it was quite geared towards tourists and not that authentic.

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity environmentally and socially neutral

Conclusion

In our opinion, any visitor should take a stroll along the Creek at least once, either on the Deira or Bur Dubai side. If you are in Bur Dubai then Al Seef is a very good option for lunch or dinner and a quick walk through its alleyway.

Key positive

The Creek is truly the heart of the city's history and success (trading and pearl diving)

Pleasant creek-side stroll and dining opportunities in Al Seef

Easy to get to

Key negative

Expensive and touristy stores and restaurants

New "old buildings" feel a bit staged

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:2h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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