Bur Dubai

Bur Dubai بر دبي
Community
The Bur Dubai creek area, facing Deira.
Bur Dubai
Coordinates: 25°15′39″N 55°18′39″E / 25.26083°N 55.31083°E / 25.26083; 55.31083
Country	United Arab Emirates
Emirate	Dubai
City	Dubai

Bur Dubai (in Arabic: بر دبي) is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name literally translates to Mainland Dubai, a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from Deira by the Dubai Creek.

The Ruler's Court is located in the district adjacent to the Grand Mosque. The district is home to several mosques including the Grand Mosque with the city's tallest minaret,^[1] and the blue tiled Iranian Mosque. Most Indian expatriate families live in Bur Dubai, due to the proximity of a Hindu temple that was established in the 1960s. It is home to several popular places for tourists including renovated historic buildings and museums. The district has many shopping streets and souqs, including the Textile Souq near the abra boat station, though most of the well-known souqs are located in Deira. Bur Dubai has many shops and restaurants, particularly Indian restaurants.^[2]