For a taste of Dubai, old and new, Avani Deira is the place to be. Tucked in between the shiny skyscrapers and malls, the charms of historic Dubai Creek are calling your name. Hit up gold, spice and perfume souks, weaving through alleyways and hopping on abras to crisscross the water.

Accessing the rest of Dubai is easy, with metro stations within minutes, free shuttles to nearby malls, and the airport just a few kilometres away.