Dubai/Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai and rest of Dubai is connected to Deira by five crossings over the creek, namely Al Maktoum Bridge, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing and Al Shindagha Tunnel. All the crossings charge the Salik road toll.
The Metro Green and Red Lines run through Bur Dubai, as does Sheikh Zayed Rd.
Small ferries called heritage abra cross the creek from Deira. One route is from near the Spice Souk in Deira to Dur Duai Station the west end of the Textile Souk in Bur Dubai. The other main route is from , further up the creek at Al Sabkha Rd in Deira, to Dubai Old Souk Station in the middle of the Textile Souk. The trip costs 1 dirham, payable to the driver after the boat has left the station. Abras set off very regularly, and the service is available round-the-clock.
On the inner side of Dubai Creek, a modern motorized abra route was opened from (250m from Creek metro station) to . These motorised abras are operated by RTA every 10 to 20 minutes from 7AM to midnight and costs 2 dirhams per person. It is recommended not to travel by taxis as other other public transport is much affordable.

• Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

  phone: +971 4 515 5000
  address: Al Fahidi (19th) St crossing ManKhool Rd, north-east of Al Souk Al Kabeer community
  One of the last remaining pockets of Old Dubai, home to many reconstructed buildings in the traditional style. While information on the structures is slim here (see the museum in preference), the atmosphere is very evocative and there are plenty of delightful art galleries and cafes to explore.

• Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

  phone: +971 4 353 6666
  address: Al Musalla Rd
  If you want to learn and understand the customs and traditions of UAE, this is the best place to go. The Centre hosts cultural meals for between 70 and 95 AED, with discussion of UAE culture, customs and religion. They runs walking tours through the Bastakiya district for 60 minutes (35 AED) and 90 minutes (55 AED), starting at either 9 or 10:30AM daily except Friday.

Creek Park

phone: +971 50 856 5101

address: Al Riyadh St, Umm Hurair 2

A great place to hang out in the evening when the park is visited by people of different nationalities, all looking for calm place to enjoy the time. It has all the facilities of a modern park and is one of the best parks in Dubai. The cable car is closed.

Dubai Dolphinarium

phone: +971 4 336 9773, 800 365 7446 (domestic)

address: Creek Park gate 1

The only indoor dolphinarium in the Middle East offers live shows of dolphins and seals. Swim with Dolphins is possible.

Dubai Museum

phone: +971 4 353 1862

address: 11c Al Ibn Abi Talib St and 19 Al Fahidi St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community

A must-see for anyone interested in the social history of the Emirate (and indeed the country). Located in and under al-Fahidi fort. The fort itself has a few examples of the traditional reed houses and other artifacts, but isn't much to look at. The more interesting parts are the modern galleries beneath the fort, showcasing Dubai's history using the latest technology and culminating in a reconstructed souq from the pearling days, complete with authentic sights and sounds. It is quite fascinating to see the speed at which the transition from poor pearling village to modern metropolis occurred.

Grand Mosque

address: Ali bin Ali Taleb (11C) St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community

Its large minaret is the imposing feature of this large mosque. It is popular for being quite close to a Hindu temple and one can see followers of both Islam and Hinduism gathering at the same place for prayers.

Heritage Village

address: Shindagha District,

Home to the open museums of the Heritage and Diving Villages, and the houses of the late Sheikhs Saeed Al-Maktoum and Juma Al-Maktoum.

Iranian mosque

address: Ali bin Abi Taleb (11C) St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community

A very colourful and attractive tiled mosque; quite a contrast to the other much more plainly decorated mosques. Can be viewed from a carparking area off the north (creek) side of the street.

Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House

phone: +971 4 39 33 240

a historic building home to royal family members built in 1916 and now converted into a museum. It provides good glimpse to old infrastructure of Dubai.

Saeed Al Maktoum House

address: along the Dubai Creek in Al Shindagha

Another very historic building built in 1894 now converted into a museum and contains artefacts and images of the old town of Dubai. It was the residence of the Saeed bin Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai.

Crossroad of Civilization Museum

phone: +971 4 393 4440

address: Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Home, Al Mina Rd, Shindagha Heritage area, POBox 46298

Museum includes a lot of artefacts and old books, including a Gutenberg Bible and a curtain of the door of Kaaba from 1543 AD.

• Old Weapons MuseumLarge collection of swords, daggers, riffles, from several centuries.

• Manuscript, Old Book and Print Museum

Zabeel Park

phone: +971 50 725 2994

address: Sheik Khalifa Bin Zayed St and Sheik Rashid Rd, Al Kefaf community

The best and most popular park of town, it gives a remarkable glimpse of the desert and hot Dubai.

• Dinausaur Park & Glow Garden Park

  phone: +971 56 446 7842
  address: Zabeel Park Gate 6 & 7

• Dubai Ferry trip

  address: Al Ghubaiba Marine Transport Station, Al Ghubaiba Rd, Al Shindagha community
  The Dubai Ferry makes a sightseeing circular trip to Jumeirah Beach (deep sea side) or to the Floating Bridge (toward the creek).

Markets

• Dubai Textile Souk

  address: between the creek and Ali Bin Abi Taleb (11C) St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community
  A lot of shops selling scarves and keffiyeh. A few of the shopkeepers can be quite forceful in trying to get you in to their shop.

Two other historic markets, Spice Souk and Gold Souk, are located in Deira just on the other bank of the creek, reachable via heritage abra ferries for 2 dirham.

Malls

• BurJuman

  phone: +971 4 352 0222, +971 4 409 3110 (management), +971 4 409 3120 (security)
  address: Sheikh Ralifa Rd, Al Mankhool community
  A 4-floor shopping mall housing more than 300 stores. It is one of the oldest, and still one of the largest, malls in Dubai, but has become less popular.

• Computer Plaza @ Al-Ain Centre

  address: Mankhool Rd, Al Mankhool community
  A mall specializing in computers, laptops, computer parts and computer add-ons like monitors, VoIP phones, hard drives, etc. Prices aren't particularly low, even after haggling, and choices are limited (for example very few shops sell AMD hardware). There used to be an internet cafe here and it may return in 2014. Other malls in this area are also good for computers and computer equipment.

• Lamcy Plaza

  phone: +971 4 335 9999
  address: Sheikh Rashid Rd, Oud Metha community
  A 3 story shopping mall housing more than 150 stores. One of the oldest malls.

• Wafi Mall & Khan Murjan Souk

  phone: +971 4 324 4555, +971 4 324 5454
  address: Sheikh Rashid Rd, Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair 2 community, POBox 721
  Includes Marks & Spencer, Goodies. Focus is almost entirely on luxury brands, jewellery and expensive boutiques. Many upmarket restaurants and bars, many of which serve alcohol. A luxury spa is attached to the complex. The Egypt-themed architecture, which includes quite beautiful stained-glass pyramids, is worth seeing.

• Gharana

  phone: +971 4 323 4333
  address: Sheikh Zayed Road
  Gharana an Indian Restaurant in Holiday Inn Dubai – Al Barsha hotel brings you flavors of various spices and herbs with live entertainment.

Budget

• Basta Art Cafe

  phone: +971 4 3535071
  address: Bastakiya
  Set in a lovely garden courtyard in a restored house. Great place to take a breather with a cold drink and write some postcards. The sandwiches-and-salads menu is aimed squarely at tourists, but if you are sick of kebabs, they will cater to your salmon-avocado wrap and mango smoothie cravings. The "Basta Special" drink of mint and lemon is also excellent.

• Gazebo

  phone: +971 4 3598555, +971 4 3599712
  address: Al Mankhool Rd, Kuwait St, near Sharaf DG, opposite Oman Insurance Company
  Very nice and warm welcome given by the waiters. Food as good too. Not so expensive when compared to the quality of food.

• Ravi Restaurant

  phone: +971 4 3315353
  address: two locations: Satwa roundabout; and near Mussala Tower
  A Pakistani restaurant that provides cheap Pakistani & Indian food. Good for anyone with a spicy tooth.

• Student Biryani

  phone: +971 4 3369992
  address: Kuwait St, Al Karama
  A Pakistani restaurant serving the country's most popular biryani.

• Local House

  phone: +971 4 386 2040, +971 55 190 4330
  address: House 51, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, 19 Al Fahidi St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community
  Emirati cuisine featuring camel meats and camel milkshakes in a traditional Dubai house.

• Barjeel Al Arab Restaurant

  phone: +971 4 354 4424
  address: Barjeel Heritage Guest house, walk near Al Ghubaiba Rd, Al Shindagha community
  Emirati traditional cuisine, facing the creek's mouth.

Mid-range

• Al Haj Bundu Khan

  phone: +971 4 3709881
  address: Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha
  Indian and Pakistani food.

• Pars Iranian Kitchen

  phone: +971 4 398 4000
  address: Shk Zayed Rd
  This is an open air Iranian restaurant where one can sit in traditional machans (large bed-like seating) and enjoy a fine Iranian meal. The speciality is the mixed grill which is served with live coal. After the meal, you may smoke a traditional sheesha pipe. No alcohol served.

• Wafi Gourmet

  phone: +971 4 324 4433
  address: Wafi Mall, Oud Metha
  Excellent Lebanese cuisine and ambience. In the cooler months the outdoor verandah is a pleasure. No alcohol served.

• Yakitori House

  phone: +971 4 205 7333
  address: Century Hotel, Khalid Bin Walid St, Bur Dubai
  Japanese cuisine, very popular with the Japanese expat community.

Splurge

• Asha's

  phone: +971 4 324 0000
  address: Wafi Centre
  Indian cuisine. Run by Asha Bosle. Good food but a little expensive

• Manhattan Grill

  phone: +971 4 317 2221
  address: Grand Hyatt Dubai
  Fine dining restaurant with New York-inspired cuisine, specialising in steak. A suitable venue for romantic dinners and family gatherings.

• Barrels Pub

  phone: +971 4 359 8888
  address: Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai, Dubai
  It is a bar is a clean, quiet and bright venue with large variates of snacks options. Every wall is mounted with screen playing number of sports games. The interiors looks good with polished timber tables and benches all around and wall cladding.

• Bollywood Café

  phone: +971 4 396 3888
  address: D 79, Regent Palace Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai
  Excellent DJ, Live music and indian food. It is a Bollywood-themed glamorous bar and nightlife with elegant to casual laid backs and pleasant musical twists, mostly Indian music.

• Chill Rooftop Lounge

  phone: +971 4 355 8500
  address: Royal Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai
  Dance floor with excellent DJ. It is an expansive rooftop venue painted in pink surrounded with fake grass. An outdoor seating place with good food.

• Marine's Club

  phone: +971 4 355 8080
  address: Seaview Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai
  A lively bar and nightclub with 80s music most of the time. It is a budget friendly venue with great service and superb bouncers.

Mid-range

• Ascot Hotel

  phone: +971 4 3520900
  address: Khalid bin Al Waleed Rd
  Has Russian, Irish and Thai themed restaurants. Rooms from AED $180.

• Highland Hotel

  phone: +971 4 3939773
  address: Khalid bin Al Waleed Rd

Splurge

• Grand Hyatt Dubai

  phone: +971 4 317 1234
  A resort style hotel with extensive conference facilities and 13 restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world.

• Raffles Dubai

  phone: +971 4 324-8888
  address: Sheikh Rashid Rd
  Attached to Wafi Mall. Egyptian themed.

There are a number of Internet cafes on Al Musalla Rd/Al Mankhool Rd, including one at 38 Al Musalla Rd and one on the corner of 41st St (10 AED per hour, minimum 1 hour).