These are known as abra's and they're still the main source of transport across the water today. And because this wooden boat was once the only way of getting from one side of Dubai to the other, it became known as THE Arab.

Stock photo: These are known as abra's and they're still the main source of transport across the water today. And because this wooden boat was once the only way of getting from one side of Dubai to the other, it became known as THE Arab. was taken by sreerag3 .