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Situated on the shores of Dubai Creek, the city’s old trading route and historical landmark, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences with 180 fully serviced hotel & residence units officially opened its doors following the signing of an agreement between Hilton and West F5 Investments LLC, with Aleph Hospitality taking the helm as the hotel operator. Ushering a transformative addition to old Dubai’s ever-evolving locale, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences is the first opening within the “Jewel of the Creek” development, a prominent project by Dubai Developments in the heart of Deira featuring an array of shops and restaurants, promising to redefine creekside living in the heart of the city. A newly built tower comprising 180 fully serviced hotel & residence units, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences is located on the waterfront promenade of the Jewel of the Creek and features meticulously designed apartments and penthouses providing breathtaking views of the city skyline and a glimpse of the old and new Dubai. With a choice of studio hotel apartments, one and two-bedrooms and a three-bedroom duplex penthouse, the hotel & residences with floor to ceiling windows come with a fully equipped kitchen along with appliances and fixtures that offer a comfortable city living. Guests and residents have full access to the building’s fitness center, featuring an indoor gym, steam sauna, and indoor jacuzzi, while a sun-soaked spacious outdoor pool overlooking Dubai’s beautiful skyline, complete with a pool bar and a kid’s pool offers an ideal setting for sun lounging. In addition, Serein Restaurant & Lounge, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences’ all-day dining venue offering international cuisine, is one not to miss. Featuring both an indoor and outdoor …

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the completion of the revamping of four traditional abras stations along Dubai Creek. The project aimed to enhance the experience of abra riders, and step-up security & safety at marine transport stations used by 14 million riders annually. The project also aimed to fulfil the requirements of the Dubai Universal Design Code for People of Determination and increase the capacity of Bur Dubai Station by 33%. “The launch of this project is part of RTA’s master plan for overhauling marine transport systems in Dubai, which is recognised as a primary mobility mode, and enriching the marine transport network in the emirate. The plan envisages the development of four key stations: Bur Dubai Model Station, Deira Old Souq Station, Dubai Old Souq Station, and Sabkha Station,” explained Al Tayer. “Marine transport has seen consistent growth in terms of the transportation modes, stations, and riders since the inauguration of the Dubai Water Canal linking the Dubai Creek to the coastal area,. The sector is poised to see further improvement with the completion of the urban and touristic amenities on the shores of the canal as well as the construction of marine stations. It plans to make marine transport means the ideal mobility choice for citizens, residents and tourists savouring picturesque tourist and urban structures overlooking the Dubai Creek, Water Canal and beaches. “The revamping of Bur Dubai model station took into consideration maintaining the historic and cultural identity, providing advanced amenities for users, building a sheltered outdoor space, offering retail outlets to serve abra riders and visitors, and upgrading the technological …