13 for “legs,” giving the name a literal meaning of “the Legged Square.”) We arrived at the taxi stand and made our way to the Deira market. The initial part of the market was uncovered, while the rest was shaded by palm fronds, leading us to the abra (ferry) dock, a bustling area where ferries lined the pier. Boarding the ferry, we began our journey through the expansive Dubai Creek to the southeast. As we approached the narrow pier on the Dubai mainland (Bur Dubai), the scene shifted from the confined bustle of Banyans (a community of Indians) to the vibrant chaos of the Bur Dubai market.
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