Deira

Deira is the oldest part of Dubai. It lies of the eastern side of the Creek and stretches down from its mouth to Garhoud and Dubai Festival City. The area has plenty to offer in terms of hotels, restaurants, souks and shops, but suffers from horrendous traffic congestion.

Hotels

Deira boasts a good choice of hotels catering to all budgets.

4 and 5 star hotels in Deira include the Radisson SAS, Hilton Dubai Creek, Hawthorn Deira, Holiday Inn Downtown, Renaissance, Sheraton Deira, Sheraton Dubai Creek, Le Meridien Fairway, Residence Deira by Meridien, Rihab Rotana Suites, Rimal Rotana Suites, Coral Deira Hotel, Hyatt Regency, JW Marriott, Marriott Executive Apartments, Metropolitan Palace, Park Hyatt, Sheraton Dubai Creek, and Sofitel City Centre.

Cheaper hotels include the Ramee International Hotel, Landmark Hotel, and Seashell Inn.

Real Estate - Apartments

Apartments are the main form of residential accommodation in Deira. Rents and prices are cheaper than in other parts of the Dubai, primarily because of the age of the buildings, traffic congestion etc. Newer, executive apartments can be found near the Creek.

Shopping

The area is well served by supermarkets and shopping malls (Deira City Centre, Al Ghurair City, Reef Mall, and the Hamarain Centre). Most of the city’s souks are also here.

Attractions & Entertainment

There are cinemas at both the Deira City Centre and Al Ghurair City shopping malls. The Deira City Centre also boasts a children’s entertainment centre.

Schools

With most expatriate families preferring to live in other areas of Dubai, international schools in Deira are thin on the ground. The Cambridge International School in Garhoud and those at Dubai Festival City are fairly close.

Map of Deira

Interactive map of Deira.

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