Between bridges Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud Dubai Creek gets more wider and shallower than is is near the port. Both sides of the river were undeveloped with flamingo birds as the only habitants hiding in the green plants. The green area on one side has been changed into the Creekside Park, and the other one, from Deira side developed into the golf course.
Adjacent to the golf fields is the zone of Dubai Creek Marina connected with Dubai Creek Yacht Club. ISO Certified Marina is a small port itself capable of berthing 121 vessels up to 165 feet long, with separate electricity and water supply.
The amenities include fully equipped workshop and a boat repair yard, chandler’s shop with marine hardware and fishing tools, and a boat charter services.
Overlooking the Marina, Dubai Creek Yacht Club resembles a luxury cruise ship with nautical style restaurants. The Boardwalk restaurant has been built on three wooden decks extending out over the Creek. Inside of the club are Aquarium Restaurant and Vines Wine Bar with the special discount for the members, but opened also for occasional visitors.
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
PO Box 6302
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
[photo courtesy of Martti Kuusanmäki]