Bur Dubai
Bur Dubai
بر دبي | |
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Community | |
Coordinates: 25°15′39″N 55°18′39″E / 25.26083°N 55.31083°E | |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Emirate | Dubai |
City | Dubai |
Bur Dubai (in Arabic: بر دبي) is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name literally translates to Mainland Dubai, a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from Deira by the Dubai Creek.
The Ruler's Court is located in the district adjacent to the Grand Mosque. The district is home to several mosques including the Grand Mosque with the city's tallest minaret,[1] and the blue tiled Iranian Mosque. Most Indian expatriate families live in Bur Dubai, due to the proximity of a Hindu temple that was established in the 1960s. It is home to several popular places for tourists including renovated historic buildings and museums. The district has many shopping streets and souqs, including the Textile Souq near the abra boat station, though most of the well-known souqs are located in Deira. Bur Dubai has many shops and restaurants, particularly Indian restaurants.[2]
Historic area
The
Modern developments
Between 2013 and 2016, the
The Dubai Metro Green Line goes through Bur Dubai connecting with the airport through Al Ghubaiba Metro Station & Union Metro Station.
Bur Dubai is also now home to some iconic buildings, like the
References
- ^ DubaiCity.com Archived December 16, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Indian restaurants in Bur Dubai Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Dubai Travel Guide | National Geographic". travel.nationalgeographic.com. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- ^ "First look: The Dubai Canal has opened today..." What's On Dubai. 2016-11-13. Retrieved 2018-05-28.