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Dubai "taxi" called "abra" that carries passengers across Dubai Creek" that splits the city
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Behind the abras are the boats called dhows that trade in the Arabian Gulf
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Sailor on a dhow
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The dhows are colorful but well worn, with friendly crew
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Two of the larger dhows
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Everything but the kitchen sink
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Furniture ready to load on a dhow
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A refrigerator on the docks
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One guy carrying a refrigerator to load on a dhow. This side up??
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Loading it on the dhow - probably headed to Iran
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Since the trade is mostly with Iran, their banks are near
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Another big Iranian bank
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Relaxing on their abras
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Local snack bar in the shape of a dhow
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Coconuts and fress fruits are favorite snacks
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This is a chain retail store in UAE
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You see all kinds of dress in Dubai
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A store specializing in ...
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Lots of selection
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Interesting carry bags, just for carrying your money
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Most of the vehicles are familiar, like this giant Ford F150 pickup
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We visited the Dubai Museum which details thousands of history of the region
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Spice Souk (Market) in Dubai
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In the spice souk (souk is a market)
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Dried lemons used as a spice
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Lots of unusual spices
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Many unusual and exotic
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Star anise
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Spice mixture
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