Deira, Dubai - Wikipedia
Deira (In Arabic: ديرة) is an area in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates bordered by the Persian Gulf, Sharjah and Dubai Creek.. Historically, Deira has been the commercial center of Dubai, but has been losing its importance during the past few years due to recent [when?] development along E 11 road (Sheikh Zayed Road) and areas further down the coast toward Abu Dhabi.