DHOW WHARFAGE

Nestled in Dubai creek, Dhow Wharfage is a place that has artistically sustained the original trade culture of Dubai in a fast changing world. The waterways of this shipyard are always adorned with colorful wooden Dhows, which is a pleasant sight to behold. Dhow wharfage also has multiple floating restaurants serving international cuisine for a splendid dining experience.

Dhow Wharfage has become quite popular among the tourists for sightseeing due to the traditional trade culture that flourishes even in the modern times. It provides a window for the tourists to peep into and get acquainted with the traditional culture of the ancient trading hub, Dubai. People come for sightseeing here and witness the colorful wooden boats coming and going, with merchandise to be sent out all across the world.

Dhow wharfage stretches alongside the Baniyas Road with multiple restaurants serving delicious international cuisine all around it. You can enjoy a delicious meal feeling closer to the sea in one of the floating restaurants here. Capturing the spirits of Dubai, Dhow Wharfage will keep you engaged on your visit with its non-stop trade activities as you see several cartons being loaded and unloaded simultaneously on the ships.

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Highlights

• Get a glimpse of the old Dubai’s culture through these traditional boats.
• Some of the Dhows which come into the Wharfage are as old as 100 years with a thousand stories to tell.
• Upon exploring you will witness huge stacks of cargo ranging from as small as matchboxes all the way to large air-conditioning units.
• After sunset you can get to admire the stunning site of Dubai creek decorated with Dhows big and small.
• You can click pictures perfect for your social media containing the colorful and vibrant wooden Dhows in a frame.

How To Reach

By Car/Cab: Located near Deira Clocktower, Dhow Wharfage is about 12 km away from central Dubai or Downtown Dubai and takes about 15 minute to drive.

By Bus: ‘Union Square Bus Station 1’ is the nearest bus stand from Dhow Wharfage. It is about 2 km away and can be reached in 5 mins via cab.

By Train: ‘Union metro station’ is about 1.7 km away from Dhow wharfage. You can easily book a cab and reach your destination in less than 5 minutes.

Best Time To Visit

Anytime around mid afternoon is the best time to visit Dhow Wharfage as you will be able to witness the sailors loading and unloading the trade ships. You may even have a chance to chat and learn about their sail stories during the mid day break.

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