Can I pay by card for a Dubai Creek abra?
The problem
Reaching a Dubai Creek abra with only a card.
The fix
The traditional crossings (Bur Dubai to Deira Old Souq, and Dubai Old Souq to Al Sabkha) take cash only, not bank cards or nol cards, so carry a little cash in dirhams.
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How we checked this
Checked 2 Nov 2026. Every claim above comes from the pages below. This page states no prices, fares or exchange rates, and rules can change, so confirm with your airline, the airport or the official site before you travel.
- RTA Dubai: About marine transport
The traditional abra routes across the Creek are Bur Dubai to Deira Old Souq and Dubai Old Souq to Al Sabkha (routes CR1 and CR2).
- RTA Dubai: abra routes, timing and fare
Cash is accepted at all stations. Credit and debit cards, and nol cards, are accepted except on routes CR1 and CR2.
- RTA Dubai: marine timetables
The timetable for the Creek crossings.
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