Dubai Maps: Orientation of the City - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE
There really are four main areas of interest to tourists visiting Dubai. Deira is an important neighbourhood and encompasses the Al-Garhoud area close to the airport. Across the Creek from Deira is Bur Dubai, which can be reached using either water taxis (abras), the Al-Maktoum Bridge or the Al-Shindaga Tunnel.
Bur Dubai lies on the southerly side of the Creek and is filled with hotels, restaurants, museums and interesting areas, such as the characterful Bastakiya (Bastakia) district and the residential suburb of Karama. Directly south-west of Bur Dubai is the Sheikh Zayed Road, which heads inland and runs parallel to the shoreline, with this area being filled with places to stay and eat. Finally, the fourth neighbourhood of note is Jumeirah, with Jumeirah Road forming an important thoroughfare and running next to the beachfront. The Dubai Marine Beach Resort is included within the Jumeirah area.
Abu Dhabi - south-west
Ajman - north-east
Al Ain - south-east
Al Haba - east
Al Samha - south
Dhaid - east
Dibba (Oman) - north-east
Fujairah - east
Kish Island (Iran) - north
Masfut - east
Mina Jebel Ali - south-west
Ra's al Khaimah - north-east
Sha'am - north-east
Sharjah - north-east
Sweihan - south-east
Umm al Quwain - north-east
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