Dubai Creek

Sospeso tra passato e futuro, il Creek è l'insenatura marina naturale che attraversa il centro di Dubai ed ha visto trascorrere tutta la storia della città ed il suo sviluppo economico. Sulle sue sponde contrastano i moderni edifici, quali le Twin Towers con i caratteristici souk centenari e i minareti delle moschee. Il modo più piacevole per ammirare lo skyline offerto dal Creek è di salire su una Abra, un taxi acquatico molto economico che collega le due sponde. Ancor oggi è utilizzato come mezzo di trasporto dai suoi abitanti. Da non perdere una passeggiata nel porto commerciale, dove da secoli vengono scaricate le merci provenienti dalle rotte commerciali con l'India e l'Africa. Per i turisti sono inoltre disponibili speciali imbarcazioni che in circa un'ora esplorano tutto il Creek, dalla foce fino al ponte Maktoum.

Suspended between past and future, the Creek is the natural seawater inlet that runs through the center of Dubai and saw spend the whole history of the city and its economic development. On its banks contrasting the modern buildings, such as the Twin Towers with the centuries-old souks and minarets of mosques. The most enjoyable way to see the skyline offered by the Creek is to hop on a Abra, a water taxi very cheap that connects the two sides. Today it is still used as a means of transport by its inhabitants. Do not miss a stroll through the commercial port, where for centuries the goods are discharged from the trade routes with India and Africa. For tourists are also available in special boats about an hour exploring around the Creek, from the mouth to the bridge Maktoum.

El Dubai antiguo (barrios de Bur Dubai y Deira) era, para mí, uno de los principales reclamos a la hora de visitar esa fascinante ciudad. Ambos están separados por el río Creek. Antiguamente, la única manera de cruzar de un lado al otro era mediante las abras, pequeñas barcas de madera tradicionales. Hoy en día se ha desvanecido algo de la magia, puesto que ambas patas del viejo Dubai están unidas por el metro. Sin embargo, las abras permanecen (en 2009 habían 149) y siguen utilizándose por su comodidad, inmediatez, precio ventajoso y encanto. El trayecto cuesta una ridiculez aunque, todo sea dicho, dura apenas unos minutos. Sin embargo, se trata de todo un ceremonial fascinante y que, si participas en él, te hace sentir como uno más, un ciudadano en un lugar ciertamente tan opuesto a un entorno como el mío. Chica y viajando sola, me sentí segura y feliz tanto en esta como en todas las actividades que hice en Dubai (y fueron muchas). No hay excusa para disfrutar de un breve trayecto en barca que te acercará a lugares maravillosos como el mercado de las especias o del oro.

The old Dubai (Bur Dubai neighborhood and Deira) was, for me, one of the main attractions when visiting this fascinating city. They are separated by the River Creek. Previously, the only way to cross from one side to the other was through abras, small traditional wooden boats. Today has faded some of the magic, as both the old legs are connected by the Dubai Metro. However, they remain open (in 2009 had 149) and still used for convenience, immediacy, price advantage and charm. The ride is ridiculous though, I must say, lasts only a few minutes. However, this is quite a fascinating and ceremonial, if you participate in it, makes you feel like one, a citizen in a place certainly as opposed to an environment like mine. Girl and traveling alone, I felt safe and happy in this as in all the activities I did in Dubai (and there were many). No excuse to enjoy a short boat ride bring you to wonderful places like the spice market or gold.

La Creek de Dubaï s'étend depuis le pont Al Maktoum jusqu'à la mer. Fleuve d'estuaire très animé puisque les boutres l'empruntent pour rejoindre les docks, mais surtout une multitude de petites embarcations, les abra, le sillonnent et font des allées et venues entre les deux rives. Transports en commun de petite taille, les abra offrent de jolies photos au pied des gratte-ciel ! L'ambiance, si ce n'est la différence de climat, peut évoquer Venise et ses vaporetti. Les abra sont pittoresques, ventilés pour bien profiter de l'air marin. Les trajets sont relativement brefs, mais très utiles car pour passer d'une rive à l'autre, il n'y a qu'eux ou bien le tunnel autoroutier (souvent engorgé).

The Dubai Creek extending from the Al Maktoum Bridge to the sea River estuary lively as dhows borrow it to reach the docks, but also a multitude of small boats, abrasion, and the furrow are back and forth between the two sides. Transport of small size, abrasive offer at the foot of skyscrapers pretty pictures! The atmosphere, if not the difference in climate, and can evoke Venice vaporetto. The abra are picturesque, well ventilated to enjoy the sea air. The trips are relatively short, but very useful as to pass from one side to the other, only they or the motorway tunnel (congested).

Cruzamos de un zoco a otro usando la Estación de Arbras de Dubai Creek, cerca del zoco, para llegar hasta el zoco de las especias y el del oro. Las embarcaciones, aunque antiguas y rocambolescas, a diferencia del nivel en coches y edificios que ostentan, son un curioso medio de transporte, mayoritariamente destinado a los locales. El viaje duró unos 10 minutos y costó 1 AED

We crossed a souk to another using the station Arbras of Dubai Creek, near the souk, to reach the souk of spices and gold. Boats, although ancient and bizarre, unlike the standard in cars and buildings they hold, are a curious means of transport, intended mainly local. The trip lasted about 10 minutes and cost 1 AED

la mezcla de antiguo y moderno es en este punto expectacular.

the mixture of ancient and modern is spectacular at this point.

Hacer el viaje en los barcos tradicionales de madera con la gente local es toda una experiencia imperdible para quien gusta de conocer mejor la cultura del sitio que se visita.

Making the trip in traditional wooden boats with local people is a must for anyone who likes to know better the culture of the site that is visited. They legate fair to the markets of species and gold.

O Canal de Dubai também conhecido como CREECK foi indexa cidade se originou, todos que vão a Dubai devem cruzar o Canal, em uma travessia feita por balsas de 10 min, dizem que quem não faz a travessia é como não conhecesse Dubai.

The Dubai Channel also known as CREECK has been indexed city originated, everyone who goes to Dubai must cross the Channel, on a ferry crossing of 10 min, say that whoever does not make the crossing is like not knowing Dubai.

Cruzar el creek por 1 dirham es un regalo. No importa si se hace de día o de noche, no pierde su encanto.

The real Dubai. Crossing the creek for 1 dirham is a gift. It does not matter if it"s done day or night, it does not lose its charm

Tranquilo a la vez romántico y la cena muy buena bastante variedad.

A nice walk, quiet at the same time romantic and dinner very good quite variety

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