Al Maktoum Bridge
Al Maktoum Bridge جسر آل مكتوم | |
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This is an aerial view of Al Maktoum Bridge (top) and Floating Bridge (bottom) over Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 8 May 2008. Deira is on the right and Bur Dubai is on the left. Port Saeed can be seen at the top of the image | |
| Coordinates | 25°15′07″N 55°19′16″E / 25.2520°N 55.3212°E |
| Carries | Vehicle |
| History | |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Al Maktoum Bridge | |
Al Maktoum Bridge (in Arabic: جسر آل مكتوم; also known in Arabic as جسر المكتوم) is a bridge that crosses Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is one of seven crossings of the creek and was the first bridge constructed in Dubai, as well as the first permanent crossing of the creek.
The other crossings are Al Shindagha Tunnel, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Business Bay Crossing and the Infinity Bridge. The Dubai Metro also passes under the creek.