Community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Murar
Al Murar, commonly called Freej Al Murar , is a locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Murar is located in eastern Dubai in Deira and is bordered by the Deira Corniche in the north, Naif in the south, Ayil Nasir to the west and Al Baraha to the east.
How locals move
Getting around Al Murar the local way
- Get inDubai is a trading hub for dhows from around the Indian Ocean.
- Get inMost of the dhows sail to Iran; some also head to Yemen and Somalia.
- Get inEmulating Michael Palin and heading to India on a dhow is difficult-to-impossible.
- Get aroundAn easy way of crossing Dubai Creek is by abra, a small ferry.
- Get aroundThe Creek is also the home of many boats offering more comfortable (and correspondingly more expensive) tours, often in boats designed to resemble dhows.
- Get aroundVehicles range from small 10– 15-seat minibuses to large air-conditioned coaches designed for longer trips within Dubai or to nearby emirates.
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