The 10 Best Things to do in The Creek, Emirate of Dubai

Seawings provides aerial sightseeing tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi as well as Ras Al Khaimah onboard luxurious 9-seater seaplanes. Experience a unique water take-off and landing as you soak in unobstructed views of Dubai’s modern structures and traditional desert landscapes from the sky including flying over all its ‘must-see’ icons like Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa and many more. Seaplane tours can be customized with add-ons or even chartered for groups of up to 200 people to any of Seawings’ 25 destinations. This is an ideal way to see Dubai and its neighboring cities for small groups, corporate events, leisure activities and special occasions.

Dubai by Foot offers a unique, curated, off-beat insight into Dubai. Our tours are a creative way to journey through a new city and our guides are the most informed and energetic in the business. We share with you stories untold, history unwritten and folklore undiscovered. Come walk through the world's finest art galleries with us or sample foods from over 5 different regions, interact with locals and let Dubai appeal to all of your senses.

The iconic Dubai Creek area is the home to our museum, where visitors can experience the vibrant history of Dubai. It was developed as part of an initiative to transform the creek into a regional culture and traditional centre. Shindagha Museum tells the universal tale of human innovation, resilience, and the desire for progress which shaped the Dubai of nowadays.

Drive along Dubai Creek, the lifeline and pulse of the city, which separates the city from Deira to the north and Bur Dubai to the south.

In the historic district, the Abra Dock in Bur Dubai, is an affordable 10-minute traditonal wooden boat ride -- really a taxi. Take the abra from the Bastakiya side, look around the textile souk and the art galleries, and end in the gold souk. Used by 15-20 million passengers each year, the Abra Dock in Bur Dubai is a memorable cruise in the water.

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) invites visitors and residents alike to learn about the local culture, customs and religion through its various interactive programmes under the banner and motto of the centre, "Open doors. Open minds.". The SMCCU offers Cultural Breakfast Monday & Wednesday at 10am, Cultural Lunch Sunday through Thursday at 1pm, Dinner every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7pm and Saturday Brunch at 10:30am. We also offer Tours of the historic district every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30am and Saturday at 9am which includes a visit inside the Mosque near the Ruler's Court. We also offer educational courses and programmes for students and adults, and arrange private group tours and cultural events for your groups and institutions. Pre-booking and reservations can be made on our website or by contacting our office directly.

Established in 2003, XVA is one of the leading galleries in the Middle East that specializes in contemporary art from the Arab world and Iran. Its rigorous exhibition program includes works by emerging, mid-career and established artists who are responding to their local environments in thoughtful and provocative ways. XVA conceived of and organized the fair as part of its commitment to raising the profile of contemporary art practice in Dubai. The gallery is also committed to raising this profile internationally, participating in art fairs in Istanbul and Hong Kong.

EXCITE TOURISM LLC, started in 2009, specialized as an Inbound Tourism company, giving services for various Tour excursions and site-seeing products within Dubai and in the Emirates. We give an unforgettable holiday experience to the Visitors and Tourist coming to Dubai and the Emirates. Our motto is to value our clients and our hospitality and service will definitely win the smile of the clients. Our team is on call throughout the day and night and we also have instant booking services for our clients. We are completely committed to provide prompt and quality service.

Crossroad of Civilizations Museums CCMs, through its three historical museums, say everything about the legacy of Dubai and the UAE. As a crossroad of global trade routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Dubai has witnessed a magnificent interplay of almost all the world’s civilizations. The dynamic interaction of these civilizations leads to a flourishing culture of humanity; Museums through art, literature and cultural dimensions, reflect the historical beauties of civilizations. Therefore, the Crossroad of Civilizations Museum highlights the beauty of the variety of these human cultures that contributed to the progress of humanity throughout ages. CCM emphasizes on the positive historical relationships between these civilizations and art, it provides an opportunity for future generations to reflect on the beauty of the difference and to see the positive side of the other, hoping to bring all together.