Bur Dubai resident Aneesh M. Shylaja starts his day at 8 am. Walking close to 800 metres from his residence near Bank of Baroda to Dubai's Old Souk abra station, he takes the water taxi to work. “From ...

It is 5.40pm and the queue of people waiting to ride the abra at the boat docks of Souq Al Merfa is long and winding. Some are impatient to get on board. It's a free trip for five months, and ...

Dubai has always been one of the fastest growing cities in world, making it imperative always to have a reliable and ...

There’s something magical about hopping on an abra and with it only costing Dhs1 or Dhs2 per ride (there’s not much to complain about). The small motorised water taxis can hold around 20 people and ...

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of the revamping of four traditional abras stations along Dubai Creek. The project aimed to enhance the experience of abra ...

If you are near Dubai Creek in the evening, take an abra across for the bargain price of Dhs1. These tiny, noisy boats are the quickest and most atmospheric way to enjoy the creek, and get from Bur ...

Dubai revamps abra stations on the Dubai Creek as marine transport carries 14m passengers per year Dubai has unveiled a new look for abra stations on the Dubai Creek. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General ...

The civic body had started the pontoon project on July 29 last year and completed it on January 29, 2003, Mr Al Shamsi noted. The pontoons have been built to ensure a safe boarding and disembarking ...

Dubai Culture has introduced an abra ride where residents and tourists can go on a fascinating journey through the history of Dubai that dates back to its humble beginnings as a fishing village.

Dubai Sunday, July 31, 2005The upgraded abra station at Dubai Old Souk opens today, an official at the Dubai Municipality said.The station, which had been closed for more than two months, was improved ...

Food delivery service Deliveroo has announced food delivery by abra in Dubai. Building on its record of unique deliveries in the UAE, Deliveroo recently embarked on a journey back in time, paying ...