Manufactured of African teak wood, the new abra measures 35 feet in length and 10.5 feet in width. The abra, which can accommodate 20 passengers, is powered by a 78hp diesel engine compared to the 30hp diesel engine of the old abras.
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Dubai: Commuters and tourists can now cross Dubai Creek in a wooden abra for Dh2 with the Roads and Transport Authority starting formal operation of the new generation of traditional abras with enhanced features.
A ride on the traditional wooden abras in Dubai Creek for Dh1 was part of the daily commute between Bur Dubai and Deira and also tourism in Dubai for several decades.
Boasting of a design conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards, these new abra water taxis were launched in December 2020.
The debut of these new gen abras, which retain the traditional shape of abras, is part of RTA’s strategic plan to upgrade marine transport services to fit the needs of people.
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This busy street in Old Dubai has just been renamed
Drivers, take note…
A popular street in Old Dubai has just been renamed on orders of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Al Mankhool Street is now called ‘Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’, in honour of the late Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in recognition of his humanitarian contributions and efforts to promote progress and solidarity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and among Arab and Islamic nations.
The announcement was made on the occasion of Kuwait’s 60th National Day on 25 February.