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Al Ras
Area in Dubai, UAE

Al Ras

Al Ras is a locality in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Plan a trip to Al Ras→From Dubai(Jebel Ali)

It is the westernmost locality in the area of Deira and borders the Dubai Creek to the west and south, and Al Dhagaya and Al Buteen to the east. Al Ras, literally meaning The Cape, is one of the oldest communities in Deira. It is bounded on the north, south and west by route D 85 and to the east by Old Baladiya Street.

How locals move

Getting around Al Ras 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.

From Wikivoyage: Dubai, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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