Dubai Creek
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Dubai Creek is a historic natural saltwater inlet that divides old Dubai and has long served as a vital center for the city’s trade, transport, and cultural life.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
natural waterway
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saltwater creek → |
| adjacentTo |
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
→
Al Seef waterfront → Deira Old Souk → Dubai Gold Souk → Spice Souk → |
| cityCenterRole |
historic core of Dubai
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| connectedTo |
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
→
Dubai Creek Harbour development → Dubai Creek Park → |
| country |
United Arab Emirates
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| development |
was dredged and widened in the 20th century
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| divides |
old Dubai
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| economicImportance |
facilitated regional trade with East Africa
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facilitated regional trade with India → facilitated regional trade with Persian Gulf ports → |
| feature |
creek-side promenades
→
dhow wharves → marinas → |
| flowsInto |
Persian Gulf
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| governedBy |
Government of Dubai
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| hasBridge |
Al Garhoud Bridge
→
Al Maktoum Bridge → Business Bay Crossing → |
| hasTransport |
abra water taxis
→
private boats → water buses → |
| hasTunnel |
Al Shindagha Tunnel
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|
| historicalRole |
center of fishing activities
→
center of pearling industry → maritime trade route → |
| knownFor |
historic trading port
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role in development of Dubai as a trading hub → traditional dhow traffic → water taxis (abras) → |
| locatedIn |
Dubai
→
Emirate of Dubai → Persian Gulf region → |
| partOf |
Dubai Creek Harbour area
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| separates |
Bur Dubai
→
Deira → |
| tourism |
popular tourist attraction in Dubai
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site of heritage and cultural festivals → |
| usedFor |
cargo transport
→
passenger transport → tourist cruises → traditional dhow cruises → |
| waterType |
saltwater
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|
Referenced by (6)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Dubai Water Canal
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connectsTo |
|
Dubai
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hasLandmark |
|
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
→
|
hasView |
|
Dubai Water Bus
→
|
locatedIn |
|
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
→
|
locatedOnWaterbody |
|
Dubai Water Bus
→
|
primaryWaterway |