Bur Dubai () is a historic district in

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, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name is a reference to the traditional separation of the area from

Deira Deira ( ; Old Welsh/ or ; or ) was an area of Post-Roman Britain, and a later Anglian kingdom. Etymology The name of the kingdom is of Brythonic origin, and is derived from the Proto-Celtic , meaning 'oak' ( in modern Welsh), in which case ...

by the creek.

Description

The Ruler's Court is located in the district adjacent to the Grand Mosque. The district is home to several

mosque A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard. Originally, mosques were si ...

s including the Grand Mosque with the city's tallest

minaret A minaret is a type of tower typically built into or adjacent to mosques. Minarets are generally used to project the Muslim call to prayer (''adhan'') from a muezzin, but they also served as landmarks and symbols of Islam's presence. They can h ...

, and the blue tiled Iranian Mosque. Most Indian expatriate families live in Bur Dubai, due to the proximity of a

Hindu temple A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura, or Kovil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to Hindu deities, deities through worship, sacrifice, and prayers. It is considered the house of the god to who ...

that was established in the 1960s. It is home to several popular places for tourists including renovated historic buildings and museums. The district has many shopping streets and souqs, including the Textile Souq near the abra boat station, though most of the well-known souqs are located in Deira. Bur Dubai has many shops and restaurants, particularly Indian restaurants. The historical area of

Al Bastakiya Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (; also known as Al Bastakiya) is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. History The construction of Al Bastakiya dates back to the 1890s. In its prime, the locality was capable of 60 housing ...

is located to the east of Al Fahidi Fort (now home to Dubai Museum) and features old courtyard housing which are identifiable with their wind towers. Shindagha to the northwest, located between Bur Dubai, the creek, and the sea is the historic location of the ruler's house on the peninsula facing the sea and the creek.

Modern developments

Between 2013 and 2016, the creek was extended back to the sea from

Business Bay Business Bay (: ''Al-Khaleej Al-Tijari'') is a central business district under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek has been dredged and extended, and located ...

to Jumeirah, forming the Dubai Water Canal and turning Bur Dubai into an island. Bur Dubai is a popular living area consisting of several apartment buildings. As per Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, (RTA) has signed an agreement with real estate developer Nakheel to construct a new bridge which will connect from Bur Dubai to Dubai Islands by 2026.

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