Deira

Deira

Deira and Bur Dubai are the oldest parts of the city situated around the old port. Deira occupies the Eastern bank of Dubai Creek, and here, near the old pier for merchant's boats one can find the traditional markets - Gold and Spice Souks or Fish market. Heritage House and Al-Ahmadiya School show the life in Emirates of the past, but the nearly finished artificial island Palm Deira is an incredible technology bridge to the future.

Articles in Deira


thumb deira gold souk Deira Gold Souk

Located in the very heart of Deira the Gold market is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the Emirates. The number of shops, stands and glittering items is so overwhelming, that the first time tourist does not know where to begin.


thumb dubai spice souk Spice Souk ( Old Souk )

The windtower on the Deira side of the Creek mark the entrance to Dubai Spice Souk, the oldest in the city, hence often reffered as Old Souk. The exotic, pleasant aroma covers several narrow lanes filled with open and roofed stores.


thumb DubaiCreek_King_Executive_Room Hilton Dubai Creek

Located 5 km from the Dubai International Airport and not far from main shopping malls, hotel Hilton besides its known quality offers the spectacular views of Dubai’s sky line along Dubai Creek.


thumb dubai creek marina Dubai Creek Marina

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 [...]


thumb al ahmadiya Al Ahmadiya School

The oldest school in Dubai, Al Ahmadiya has been established in 1912 by the rich pearl merchant Sheikh Ahmed bin Dalmouk to provide the education for the children of Dubai’s elite. The small building at the back of the sheikh’s house has been enlarged with the extra store in 1920 and two years later sheikh [...]


thumb heritage house Heritage House

Heritage House it is one of the best renovated old traditional buildings in Dubai. In 1890 the rich Iranian merchant Mattar bin Saeed bin Muzaaina built his house on Deira side of Dubai Creek. The couple of years later the property has been acquired by the well known pearl merchant Sheikh Ahmed bin Dalmouk who’s [...]