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 Dubai Land, a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from Deira by the Dubai Creek.
Bur Dubai
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  Bur Dubai | |
| Coordinates: 25°15′39″N 55°18′39″E / 25.26083°N 55.31083°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| City | Dubai |
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
editThe Al Bastakiya historic area is located to the east of Al Fahidi Fort (now home to Dubai Museum) and features old courtyard housing which are identifiable with their wind towers.[3] Shindagha to the northwest, located between Bur Dubai, the creek, and the sea is the historic location of the ruler's house on the peninsula facing the sea and the creek.
Modern developments
editBetween 2013 and 2016, the Dubai Creek was extended back to the sea from Business Bay to Jumeirah, forming the Dubai Water Canal and turning Bur Dubai into an island. Bur Dubai is a popular living area consisting of several apartment buildings.[4] As per Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, (RTA) has signed an agreement with real estate developer Nakheel to construct a new bridge which will connect from Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands by 2026.[5]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "New 1.4km bridge to connect Bur Dubai with Dubai Islands". gulfnews.com. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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