Bur Dubai and Deira are often confused, but both areas provide a variety of budget hotels and accommodation options. Originally, the area where Bur Dubai is located was the heart of Dubai. However, today this area is located on the eastern part of the city.
Area Name
In the past, when oil had not yet been discovered, the center of the city was in the area that is today known as Downtown. In the neighboring town, there was a fishing village, and on the site of the current city center, there was a square. This is where the area got its name.
The building from which the sheikhs ruled the emirates until the 1970s still stands on the site. The houses of sheikhs and wealthy townspeople have also been preserved here, which today are used as museums. The Grand Mosque, considered to be the first mosque in Dubai, is also located in the area.
It is also worth considering that traveling across the bridge in Dubai costs approximately four dirhams. You will have to pay when crossing the Dubai Creek Canal, even if you take a taxi.
Accommodation in Bur Dubai
There are quite a lot of high-class hotels in this area – about 10 of them. The cost of a night in such hotels varies from approximately 200 to 350 dollars. The Raffles Dubai hotel especially stands out with its pyramidal shape.
There are also about sixty hotels in this area, offering a variety of choices depending on the star rating and price.
There are also many affordable hotels here, with prices ranging from $55 to $85 per night. The minimum price per night in Bur Dubai hotels is $40, while the service is always high and the rooms are clean.
Advantages of Bur Dubai
The main advantage of Bur Dubai is its convenient public transport system. There are 9 metro stations here, and from each hotel, you can get to the station in ten minutes. The metro allows you to reach any attractions or amusement park in just 20 minutes. You can also take a taxi, although the cost will be slightly higher – about twenty dirhams per ten kilometers.
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The second advantage of this area is its proximity to the airport. Using the metro you can get to Bur Dubai hotels from the airport and back in just 15 minutes, and by taxi – in 10 minutes, depending on the specific hotel.
Attractions Bur Dubai
As mentioned earlier, Bur Dubai has many attractions, mainly museums. However, understanding the interests of tourists, entertainment should be highlighted.
Dolphinarium: This is a huge entertainment complex where not only shows with dolphins are held, but also performances with exotic birds. There are also mirror mazes, a trampoline area, and interactive film screenings.
Zabeel Park: An extensive park with an entrance fee of around five dirhams. The park has more than 10 thousand trees, and along the entire perimeter, there is a jogging track. There are also areas for skateboarding and other hobbies.
BurJuman Shopping Center: Large shopping and entertainment complex with more than 300 shops, 50 restaurants, extensive playgrounds, and a huge food court.
