UAE creeks: Waterfronts bustling with tourists

UAE creeks: Waterfronts bustling with tourists

ABU DHABI — Khors (Arabic for water creeks), found in the major cities of the UAE, have been transformed from canals that serve fishing and trading activities into bustling tourist waterfronts that offer stunning waterside views, while surrounded by excellent restaurants and leisure facilities.In celebration of the 'World's Coolest Winter' campaign, recently launched in the UAE, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reviewed the country's most famous khors, which tourists visit and spend long hours: Khor Dubai Khor Dubai, the natural Dubai creek from the Arabian Gulf, spans 15 kilometers and divides the city into two sections — Deira and Bur Dubai.Throughout history it has played a major role in the economic development of the region, and today attracts both tourists and residents.Ras Al Khor: Wildife Sanctuary is an extension of Khor Dubai. This 6.2 square kilometre sanctuary is home to 450 species of animals and 47 species of plants.It is also a haven for migratory birds, and during the winter months the number of birds may reach up to 25,000, with 180