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.
- 2 star: Ibis Deira City Centre
- 4 star: Al Khaleej Palace, Avenue Hotel, City Centre Hotel, Copthorne, Emirates Concorde, Flora Grand, Holiday Inn Downtown, Metropolitan Hotel Deira, Novotel Deira City Centre, Radisson Blu, Sheraton Deira, Traders
- 5 star: Crowne Plaza Deira, Hilton Dubai Creek, JW Marriott, Metropolitan Palace, Movenpick Hotel Deira, Park Hyatt, Samaya, Sheraton Dubai Creek, Taj Palace
- Serviced apartments: Flora Creek, Marriott Executive, Rihab Rotana, Rimal Rotana
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 Centre, Reef Mall, and the Hamarain Centre). The Deira Fish Market and most of the city’s souks are also here (Gold Souk, Perfume Souk, and Spice Souk).
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.
Samaya Hotel Deira
Crowne Plaza Deira
Formerly the Renaissance [more]
Movenpick Hotel Deira
Avenue Hotel Dubai
Formerly the Hawthorn Hotel Deira. [more]
Traders Hotel
Next to Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station. [more]
Taj Palace Hotel
City Centre Hotel and Residence
Sheraton Deira Hotel
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers
Riviera Hotel
Rimal Rotana
Rihab Rotana
Park Hyatt
Novotel Deira City Centre
Metropolitan Palace Hotel
Metropolitan Hotel Deira
Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek
Apartments with a good view of the Creek [more]
JW Marriott Hotel
Business property with health club and rooftop pool [more]
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
The first 5-star hotel in Dubai [more]
Ibis Deira City Centre
Holiday Inn Downtown Dubai
Business hotel on Al Rigga Road in Deira. [more]
Hilton Dubai Creek
Stylish hotel with rooftop pool [more]
Flora Grand Hotel
Hotel on Al Rigga Street in Deira [more]
Flora Creek Hotel Apartments
Serviced hotel apartments in Port Saeed, Deira [more]
Emirates Concorde Hotel and Residence
4 star hotel in Deira [more]
Coral Deira
4-star hotel in Deira [more]
Copthorne Hotel Dubai
Hotel in Port Saeed, Deira [more]
Al Khaleej Palace Hotel
4-star property in Deira [more]
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Golf course near the airport [more]
Al Rigga Metro Station
Metro station on the Red Line [more]
Deira City Centre Metro Station
Metro station on the Red Line [more]
Al Ras Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Palm Deira Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Baniyas Square Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Union Metro Station
Interchange station - Red and Green Lines [more]
Salah Al Din Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Abu Hail Metro Station
Metro station on the Green Line [more]
Deira Fish Market
Busy fish market in Deira [more]
Perfume Souk
Offers perfumes and fragrances [more]
Spice Souk
Market selling herbs and spices [more]
Gold Souk
Large number of shops selling jewellery [more]
Hamarain Centre
Deira City Centre
Large shopping mall in Deira, close to the airport [more]
Al Ghurair Centre
Large mall in Deira [more]
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