An abra is a traditional Middle Eastern boat used for transportation across bodies of water such as rivers and bays. It is a small wooden vessel that is typically powered by a motor or paddle, and it has a flat bottom and a pointed bow and stern. Abras are commonly used in cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait City, where they serve as a popular and inexpensive mode of transportation across the city's waterways. In Dubai, for example, abra rides are available for tourists and locals alike to cross the Dubai Creek, which is a historic waterway that separates the city's Deira and Bur Dubai neighborhoods.
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