This is a photo I took in December 2025 while visiting my parents back home in Dubai. One of my favorite things to do whenever I’m there is to photograph the older side of the city, the one I was born and raised in. When people think of Dubai, they often picture skyscrapers and luxury, but there’s so much more to the city beyond that image. This photo shows an abra which is a small wooden boat used to ferry people across the creek. It’s a simple, everyday mode of transport that many people don’t discover until they experience the city firsthand. For me, it’s a reminder of the quieter, timeless side of Dubai that still lives alongside the modern skyline.
This is a photo I took in December 2025 while visiting my parents back home in Dubai. One of my favorite things to do whenever I’m there is to photograph the older side of the city, the one I was born and raised in. When people think of Dubai, they often picture skyscrapers and luxury, but there’s so much more to the city beyond that image. This photo shows an abra which is a small wooden boat used to ferry people across the creek. It’s a simple, everyday mode of transport that many people don’t discover until they experience the city firsthand. For me, it’s a reminder of the quieter, timeless side of Dubai that still lives alongside the modern skyline.