Dubai: Al Shindagha, Al Fahidi and Al Seef along the Creek

From Al Ghubaiba Metro Station, walk north to the Creek at Al Shindagha, where the Al Shindagha Museum stands, then follow the waterfront east to Bur Dubai Abra Station, where abras, the Creek's small wooden ferries, cross to Deira. Turn inland to the Dubai Museum and into the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (حي الفهيدي التاريخي), narrow lanes of low houses topped with wind towers. Come back down to the Creek at Souk Al Seef and finish at Al Seef Marine Transport Station.

It is 4.8 km one way and flat (18 m of ascent); allow about 1¼ hours, far longer if you stop at the museums. The grade is Easy: footways and pedestrian streets, with some crossings of busy roads. The museums and the souk have their own opening hours and charges, which we have not listed.

There is little shade on the Creek side. Go early or late in the day in the warm months and carry water. Dress modestly, particularly in the Al Fahidi lanes, and do not photograph people without their permission.

Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.