Marina to Dubai Creek Golf Club early morning

[Crammyman]

Hi All,

Can anybody tell me roughly how long it would take me to travel from the Marina to the Dubai Creek Golf Club, arriving about 7:30am? and also; what would be the best route to take?

Would I be best off heading out to the E311 and by-passing the city traffic? and would I be better off heading there for 6ish and go to the gym whilst I'm waiting?

[Geordie Armani]

it would be easier to live nearer the Creek than commute every day. You need to go straight down the SZR, over Maktoum Bridge, turn right and the club is on your right. You would need to leave the Marina at about 6.30 am.

[Crammyman]

Much thanks to a fellow Geordie!

That sort of travel time doesn't concern me, I am used to long journeys to work. I will also be going to the gym after work so I am not likely to return until later on in the evening when hopefully the traffic will be lighter???????!

I was thinking that the 311 may be a bit like the western bypass! Looks longer but quicker!

[Geordie Armani]

not sure which is the 311 to be honest with you. Trust me you will get sick of that commute, you should live nearer, you could end up spending three hours a day in the car!!! all it needs is one accident and the place comes to a standstill, and there are accidents galore unfortunately! Where you from? Cramlington?

[Crammyman]

Thanks GA,

Your spot on with Cramlington (centre of the universe); I don't know how I'm going to cope away from the place!!!

I've not got much choice with the Marina to be honest but I'm quite happy with it. It's like everywhere I've read about over there; some like it, some don't - I'm too laid back to dislike anywhere (apart from Blyth and Sunderland) so couldn't give a monkeys where I am!! I won't be making that journey too often as I will be working on projects all over Dubai and I believe mainly down the Marina area.
The E311 is out the back of Dubai and passes around the top of the Creek.

They reackon this Burj is bigger than your very own Rocket? I'll believe it when I see it! Now thats a building that wouldn't look out of place in Dubai!

Thanks Again

[Elphaba]

If taking SZR, you'd be better off crossing the creek on the floating bridge as the Creek Golf Club turning is at the end of that bridge, not Maktoum. After the Lamcy Plaza signs (stay on SZR with turns into Umm Hurrair road), look for the next main exit which should be signed floating bridge. Follow signs and on bridge make sure you are in far right hand lane. It is signed to golf club.

Not an ideal journey, but you will largely be going against the traffic.

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[Crammyman]

Cheers Elphaba,

I was looking at that bridge on google earth and wondering if it would be quicker.

I take it that the E311 road isn't a good option? Be interested to hear if anyone uses it

[Elphaba]

Is E311 Al Khail Road?? No one used the numbers I'm afraid. If it is that road, quicker if heavy traffic in that direction, not if quieter.

From Al Khail you take the Oud Mehta exit towards Wafi & you'lll see signs for floating bridge. Note it is only open between 6.00am and 10.00pm.

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[Crammyman]

I had considerred Al Khail road but I was thinking of following this around the top of the creek rather than going over the floating bridge. The road I was referring to (E311) is called Emirates Road apparently and again, this would take me around the top of the creek.

[Geordie Armani]

you hate Sunderland!!! wow I have found myself a new friend!