But not all of Dubai is modern. Bur Dubai is the historic
district, home to charming restaurants like Bayt Al
Wakeel, a water view restaurant near the Textile Market;
shopping areas like Hindi Lane; and historic monasteries.
And Deira, home to ancient looking souks, is just across
Dubai Creek and easily accessible by abras, the water
taxies that ferry people across the Creek.
No article about Dubai is complete without mentioning
Palm Island - artificial archipelagos (islands) with
"branches" that resemble the fronds of palm trees. Palm
Island is/will be host to commercial buildings, hotels
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