From Dubai Canal: 1-Hour Sightseeing Abra Ride

Traditional Abra ride on the Dubai water canal

Step aboard the abra, a traditional wooden (often used as a water taxi) combines elements of a raft and a deck boat. This intimate boat, reflecting the simplicity of old times, holds only about 20 people.

This 1-hour cruise glides along the Dubai Canal, a waterway that cuts through the heart of Dubai. It's like a dividing line, separating the old and new parts of the city. On one side, you've got Deira and Bur Dubai, bustling commercial areas that have been around for ages. On the other, you'll see the super modern skyscrapers that Dubai is famous for.

To get a taste of local flavor, opt for the Emirati high tea package. It features delicious onboard snacks like chebab, khan faroush, vegetable samboosa, and duqan legemat.

Sights to see

Astonishing Fountain Show - IMAGINE | Conceptual – Mohammed Bin Rashid Library | Historic Dhow Building Yard - Jadaf Dubai | Contemporary District - Dubai Design District | Central Business District - Business Bay | Centre of Now - Downtown Dubai | World’s Tallest Tower - Burj Khalifa | A Stellar Destination - Al Habtoor City (W Hotel & Westin Hotel) | World’s Tallest Hotel – JW Marriott Marquis | Stunningly Lit Bridges at the Canal