Abra Deira Dubai is where you board the traditional wooden water taxi that crosses Dubai Creek, linking Deira Old Souk and Bur Dubai. The boat leaves near the gold and spice markets and crosses to the old town on the Al Fahidi station side, with views of traditional dhows and the souks from the water. A NOL card is tapped on the machine inside the boat instead of queuing at the ticket office. A standard crossing takes 2 to 7 minutes.