
Condé Nast Traveler
How to See Old and New Dubai, According to Chef Sahar Parham Al Awadhi
Dubai is so much more than uber-luxury malls and towering hotels (though they're certainly part of it).
Generations of merchants and traders settled around it

“Dubai Creek is a natural saltwater inlet of the Persian Gulf in Dubai. It extends about 9 miles (14 km) inwards and forms a natural port that has traditionally been used for trade and transport. The creek ranges from 200 to 1,200 metres in width while the average depth is about 6.5 to 7 metres.”

Condé Nast Traveler
Dubai is so much more than uber-luxury malls and towering hotels (though they're certainly part of it).
Generations of merchants and traders settled around it