What's Deira like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Deira, especially its shops and riverfront access. Enjoy this a family-friendly neighbourhood's desert views. Travellers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to City Centre Deira and Gold Souk. Al Ghurair Centre and Naif Souq are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Deira?

We have 290 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' favourite places to stay in Deira:

Park Hyatt Dubai

Upmarket beachfront hotel with 6 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Free children's activities • 2 outdoor pools • Central location

Edge Creekside Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • Café • 24-hour front desk

Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana

Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

• • Free valet parking • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Free shopping centre shuttle • Comfy beds

Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Residences

Luxury hotel with spa and outdoor pool

• • Free valet parking • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Central location

Aloft Dubai Creek

4-star hotel with outdoor pool and bar

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Health club • Central location

How to get to Deira

Deira is located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from the heart of Dubai.

Flying to:

• • Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.), 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Deira
• • Dubai (DWC-Al Maktoum Intl.), 28.9 mi (46.6 km) from Deira
• • Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), 12.4 mi (20 km) from Deira

Getting to Deira on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • Abu Baker Al Siddique Station
• • Salah Al Din Station
• • Al Rigga Station

Things to see and do in and around Deira

What to see in Deira

• • Fish Roundabout
• • Al-Maktoum Stadium

Things to do in Deira

• • City Centre Deira
• • Gold Souk
• • Al Ghurair Centre
• • Naif Souq
• • Spice Souk

Other popular Deira attractions

• • Reef Mall
• • Hamarain Centre
• • Burj Nahar Mall
• • Deira Twin Towers Shopping Centre
• • Perfume Souq

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 34°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 20°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 23 mm of rainfall)