Deira
is an area in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates bordered by the
Persian Gulf, Sharjah and Dubai Creek. Historically, it
has been the commercial center of Dubai, but has
been losing its importance during the past few years due to recent
development
along E 11 road (Sheikh Zayed Road)
and areas further down the coast toward Abu
Dhabi. Port Saeed is a small port along Deira's shore of Dubai Creek.
Port Saeed holds some of
the dhow cruises and small shipping boats in Dubai. Deira has developed
much since its
early days with the development of both overhead and underground metro
tracks,
innumerable shopping malls springing up, and modern buildings and towers
currently under construction within the area. Deira stands as an
important port
in the world. It certainly does have many landmarks, such as the Clock
Tower,
Maktoum Bridge etc., that are very worthy of seeing.