Abra Dubai

This guide to the Abra crossing on Dubai Creek follows the wooden water taxis that have carried passengers between Deira and Bur Dubai for a single dirham since long before any bridge existed. You'll hear how the crossing predates the Maktoum Bridge that opened in 1963, and about the merchants and workers who have relied on it ever since. Watch for the dhows loaded with goods bound for East Africa or India as you cross.