Dubai's First Raft Race on Dubai Creek

The first Dubai Raft Race took place on the Creek. The newly formed Dubai Creek Football Club organised the race as a social event for the community. Teams had to carry their rafts into the Creek at the start of the race. The Rafts were heavy and not easy to carry.

Once in the water the Teams raced to a buoy then back to the finish. The Race attracted spectators from across the Community.

The Winner was the first Team to carry their Raft across the Finish Line on the banks of the Creek.

The Finish Line was a line drawn in the sand. A Race Official complete with clipboard was there to judge who was first over the Line.

The Raft Race grew in popularity and the Spectators increased. The new Dubai Airport can just be seen in the distance. There is no development between the Creek and the Airport.

The Dredger can be seen in the background. Sheikh Rashid had ordered to Creek to be dredged to a depth of 20 feet.