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Deira (Dubai) Holidays

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With countless souks, spice-scented restaurants and creek cruises, holidays to Deira are traditional and buzzing in equal measure.

Dubai minus the bling

There’s more to Dubai than seven-star hotels, glitzy malls and soaring skyscrapers. And you’ll find it in Deira. Sitting to the east of Dubai Creek, this district missed the boat to the 21st century. The streets are thronging with bazaars, shisha cafés and curry houses. Plus, you just need to cross the creek to reach Dubai’s cutting-edge attractions, like the Burj Khalifa.

Bustling bazaars

Shopping’s big business in Deira. Here, it tends to play out in traditional souks, rather than air-conditioned malls. The Gold Souk’s one of the most-visited. It’s got a huge range of the yellow stuff in every form, from solid gold bars to gold dresses. And the scents of cinnamon, saffron and chilli waft over from the nearby Spice Souk. If you prefer something modern, there’s also a multi-story mall, with hundreds of stores, restaurants and a cinema.

The creek

Deira’s waterfront views come courtesy of Dubai Creek. Head down to the Dhow Wharfage for a glimpse at Dubai’s old-school shipping industry. You can watch traders stacking their traditional dhow boats high with goods, before setting off for Iran, India and Oman. That’s not the only water in sight, either. To the east of Deira, you’ve got Al Mamzar Beach Park, where the sands are shelved around a lake-like lagoon.

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Hyatt Regency Dubai

  • Revolving restaurant
  • Rooftop pool
  • Ice rink and running track
  • Free Wi-Fi

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.5

Prices from £499 per person

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Raintree Hotel

  • Rooftop pool
  • Close to Deira's centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free Wi-Fi

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.0

Prices from £518 per person

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AT A GLANCE

  • Ride across Dubai Creek on an authentic abra
  • Follow your nose to the Spice Souk
  • Tuck into camel stew at an Emirati restaurant
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Weather

Average monthly temperature and rainfall for Deira (Dubai).

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

MonthTemperatureRainfall
JAN 24.0 19.0
FEB 26.0 11.0
MAR 29.0 22.0
APR 33.0 4.0
MAY 38.0 1.0
JUN 40.0 0.0
JUL 41.0 1.0
AUG 42.0 0.0
SEP 39.0 0.0
OCT 36.0 1.0
NOV 31.0 3.0
DEC 26.0 18.0

WHEN TO GO

The UAE has a subtropical climate, so skies generally stay blue and cloud cover is rare. Rain is even scarcer – any that does trickle down usually falls between November and April. And it’s these months that are the best time to visit. At this time of year, temperatures hover around the mid-20s – great for sightseeing and sunbathing. If you do visit during the summer, though, come armed with plenty of sun block. The temperatures can reach up to 45°C, and lots of outdoor activities are closed for the season as a result of the heat. Thankfully, there are plenty of air-conditioned buildings to chill out in.

 

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