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Abra services in Dubai are regularly used by locals
and tourists alike. Abras are small motorboats that
have been an integral part of the history
of Dubai.
The most prominent traditional modes of transportation in Dubai,
abras are operated on the fascinating Dubai
Creek. Most international tourists use abra services
in Dubai only to be beguiled by the unblemished waters
of the Arabian Gulf. A ride in an abra is truly riveting,
and gives you a sense of closeness to the culture
of Dubai.
Locals use abra services in Dubai mainly as a mode
of transport. The Creek witnesses passage of more than
150 abras daily. Covering two main routes, these abras
operate from early mornings till midnight.
The routes linked by abras in Dubai are Bur Dubai Abra
Station to Deira Old Souk Abra Station, and the Dubai
Old Souk Abra Station to the Sabakha Abra Station.
Abras leave the shores only when they are filled to
capacity, which is usually about 20 passengers at a
time. The general fare is a mere 50 fils. It is surely
the most worthwhile expense on your tour
of Dubai.
Some tourists find it difficult to get on and off abras, mainly due to the
fact that they floating over the water surface. However,
you'll always find help round the corner.
 Make
use of the abra services in Dubai, and get the golden
opportunity of viewing the towering skyline and the
bustling city while boating in the midst of azure waters
of the Arabian Gulf.
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