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Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek is a saltwater inlet that divides Dubai into Deira and Bur Dubai. The Al Bu Falasah settled on its banks in 1833, and its sheltered harbour made Dubai a centre of pearling and trade with Iran and India. Its dredging in 1959–1961 under Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed allowed larger ships to enter and launched Dubai's growth as a port.

Dubai Creek
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Dubai Creek. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/dubai-creek
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