Far from the popular Pokemon character, the abra is more famous in the Middle East as the engine-driven wooden water taxis or boats that ply the waters of Dubai Creek. Dubai Creek desert safari in dubai.

Aside from the Dubai Dhow cruise, visitors can also take a traditional nautical journey in these tiny boats that can transport up to 20 passengers in a comfortable manner. Tourists don't really need to make a Dubai dhow tour reservation for a trip on the abra since the boats are actually transportation for the public.

As with a private Dhow cruise in Dubai Abras can be booked for just a couple of hours to enjoy a private tour of the creek. Beware, however, that the entertainment options on an abra are nothing compared to the ones on Dubai dinner cruises.

One of the primary reason for this is due to the limitations on space. The passengers must sit on the center of the boat facing outwards. The humble abra was built to transport and touring, not for in the form of a boat for entertainment, as the more vibrant dhow dinner tours in Dubai.

Abras are as much part of the culture and history of Dubai like Dhows. It is a Dubai boat tour company usually will suggest you try the two boats as part of your Arabian sightseeing tour.

If you're looking for a brief cruise on Dubai Creek with transport or doing some sightseeing An abra is the best option. For a meal on a dhow cruise in Dubai or a more leisurely cruise, dhows are the perfect vessels for you.

A reputable dhow cruise service can help you out by providing both.