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Things to Do in Deira and the North Bank
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Akaru Spa
Akaru Spa, a large private spa with 14 treatment rooms, a sauna... |
Spas | Deira and the North Bank |
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Al-Ahmadiya School
A window to the past, this school was founded by Sheikh Mohammed... |
Educational Institutions | Deira and the North Bank |
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Amara Spa
Amara Spa, surrounding a palm-shaded pool, offers eight luxury... |
Spas | Deira and the North Bank |
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The Aviation Club
A social hub for the white-collar ex-pat community, the Aviation... |
Commercial Districts | Deira and the North Bank |
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Burj Nahar
The last surviving example of a series of inland-facing fortifications... |
Archaeological Sites | Deira and the North Bank |
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Club Olympus
Club Olympus is a day-sports club with a good range of varied... |
Spas | Deira and the North Bank |
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Dhow Wharfs
Cooking oil heading for Somalia, refrigerators for Iran, and... |
Marinas / Piers | Deira and the North Bank |
Dubai Creek and the Abra
Without the creek, Dubai would not exist. This safe inlet, one... |
Bodies of Water | Deira and the North Bank |
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Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Designed by UK-based firm Godwin, Austen and Johnson and modeled... |
Sports | Deira and the North Bank |
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Dubai Festival City
The first of Dubai's megaprojects to enter development stages... |
Towns | Deira and the North Bank |
Gold Souk
Take sunglasses when you visit the Gold Souk—no matter... |
Stores / Malls | Deira and the North Bank |
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Heritage House
One of the few old buildings left north of the creek, Heritage... |
Houses / Mansions | Deira and the North Bank |
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Inter-Fitness Dubai
Inter-Fitness Dubai is a day facility with a range of indoor... |
Spas | Deira and the North Bank |
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National Bank of Dubai
One of Dubai Creek's most recognizable buildings, the National... |
Financial Institutions | Deira and the North Bank |
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Natural Elements Spa & Fitness
Natural Elements Spa & Fitness, an all-around fitness facility... |
Spas | Deira and the North Bank |
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Palm Deira
The second in the trilogy of offshore Palm islands to break ground—or... |
Islands | Deira and the North Bank |
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Perfume Souk
Scents play a significant role in Arab traditions. Burning herbs... |
Stores / Malls | Deira and the North Bank |
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Spice Souk
Rare and expensive foodstuffs have been traded in Dubai for well... |
Stores / Malls | Deira and the North Bank |
Taj Spa
Taj Spa, designed with the principles of Vastu Shastra—the... |
Spas | Deira and the North Bank |
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