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.
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.
Hotels
Hotels and places to stay in and around Deira include:
- Ibis Deira City Centre
- Landmark Plaza Hotel
- GULF INN HOTEL
- Sun and Sands Plaza Hotel
- OYO 314 24 Gold Hotel
- J5 Hotels – Port Saeed
- Le Wana Hotel
- Carlton Palace Hotel
- Click City Hotel
- Copthorne Hotel Dubai
Restaurants
Deira offers an excellent choice of restaurants.
The list was last updated on Sunday 4th of October 2020.
| Name | Address | Cuisine | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Dawaar | Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira | Arabic | $$$ | Revolving restaurant and lounge on the 25th floor of the Hyatt Regency. Offers great views of Deira and beyond. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Aseelah | Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Deira | Arabic | $$$ | Arabic restaurant at the Radisson Blu. Licensed. Entertainment and belly dancing. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Creekside Japanese Restaurant | Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers Deira | Japanese | $$ | Japanese restaurant at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers in Deira. Buffet nights feature various Asian cuisines. Terrace offers good views of the Dubai Creek. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Danial Restaurant | Twin Towers, Baniyas Road Deira | Arabic, Iranian | $$ | Buffet restaurant. Good range of dishes. Good value for money. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Miyako | Hyatt Regency Dubai Deira | Japanese | $$$ | Established Japanese restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Dubai. Licensed. Simple wood interior. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| The Pub | Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Deira | Pub, British | $$ | British-style pub. Cosy interior with wood-panelled walls. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Yum! | Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Deira | Asian | $$ | Pan-Asian restaurant with open kitchen. Dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore etc. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
Shopping
The area is well served by supermarkets and shopping malls (Deira City Centre, Al Ghurair 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.
