Deira District

Deira is a historically significant district within the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates bordered by the Creek, Sharjah, and Al Awir. It is located at the northern end of the Dubai Creek. Deira is one of the oldest and most established areas of Dubai. Its origin dates back to the mid-1700s, it developed along the canal called Dubai Creek, this salt-water canal s…
Deira is a historically significant district within the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates bordered by the Creek, Sharjah, and Al Awir. It is located at the northern end of the Dubai Creek. Deira is one of the oldest and most established areas of Dubai. Its origin dates back to the mid-1700s, it developed along the canal called Dubai Creek, this salt-water canal separates Deira from Bur Dubai. The canal enabled the area to develop its importance. It facilitated the sea trade, which is still operational today. With the help of these traditional dhow boats, hundreds of tons of goods are still loaded and unloaded on the canal docks every day.
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Emirate: Dubai
  • City: Dubai
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