The Best Businesses in Dubai, From the Creek to the Marina

Shawarma and biryani, brunch spots, clinics, salons, nurseries, car service centres and real estate agents: the Dubai businesses residents rely on, chosen by our editors across the whole city.

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On both sides of the Creek

Cross the Creek by abra and you move between Deira's gold and spice souks and the textile lanes of Bur Dubai; take the Metro south and you reach Downtown, the Marina and JLT. Karama's Keralan and Pakistani canteens belong to Dubai just as surely as its hotel brunches.

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We study each category community by community, give priority to businesses that have kept residents coming back over the years, and confirm locations, numbers and timings before publishing. Timings are rechecked with extra care around Ramadan.

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The Best Businesses in Dubai, From the Creek to the Marina

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On both sides of the Creek

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