Crossing the creek

The creek divides Dubai into two areas - nd these small taxi boats called "abras" ferry passengers across the creek for as low as half a dirham per head. Earlier, when the bridge across the creek was not built, abras were the only mode of transport across the waters...

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Harriet Picturebug says:

It's very beautiful ! I really like all the layers of interest, this is a fantastic image!!
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Road Blog says:

Harriet, thank you :) - it is quite fascinating when the old and new come together in front of our eyes...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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