Introduction to Dubai Creek: Dubai Creek divides Dubai into two parts: Deira and Bur Dubai. On one side is the emerging Bur Dubai, and on the other side is the old city Deira, which symbolizes the history of Dubai. It extends about 10 kilometers inland, with high-rise buildings with gleaming glass curtain walls on one side and very innovative designs with prominent meanings. On the other side, it's like walking into another era, another place. In addition to the traditional wind towers (of which very little remains today), some of the domes and minarets of the mosques can be seen.