A budget friendly Dubai travel guide to keep you explore the city without burning the pocket
Dubai is a popular tourist destination known for its luxurious lifestyle, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. The city offers a range of activities and attractions, making it a dream destination for many travelers. Even though it is known for its luxurious hotels and resorts, which offer world-class amenities and service, Dubai has something to offer for budget travelers too. So here is a city travel guide with some budget activities to do in Dubai.
What's Ahead
Visit the Dubai Miracle Garden
An impressive flower garden which is one of the largest in the world and is a must-see attraction in Dubai. It’s relatively cheap to enter and is a great place for some beautiful photo opportunities. (Entry fee AED 55)
Explore the historic district of Bastakiya
A stroll through the charming narrow alleys and wind towers of this traditional neighbourhood will take you to the vibes of the ancient trade market. The entire place is filled with buildings and structures in the traditional architecture style which holds the history and memories of an era pre-dates the Federation of Emirates. There are many cafes, art galleries, and souvenir shops to enjoy.
Visit Dubai Creek
This is the historic heart of Dubai and a great place to see traditional wooden boats and the old souks. You can take a water taxi across the creek for a scenic ride for AED 1
Day at the Beach
Dubai has many free public beaches where you can relax and soak up the sun. Some popular options include Jumeirah Beach and Kite Beach.
Visit Dubai Mall & Watch the Dubai fountain show
Visit the world’s biggest shopping mall at the foot of the world’s highest building, the Burj Khalifa. Enjoy shopping for world class brands, witness the marine life in Dubai Aquarium, click picture with Burj Khalifa as backdrop while enjoying the amazing light show on the building. If your budget allows then get a ticket to the observation deck of Burj Khalifa and climb upto the 124th floor on the world’s fastest elevator to have a panoramic view of Dubai city.
Dubai Fountain is a spectacular water show which is free to watch and takes place in the evening at the Dubai Mall.
Visit the Dubai Museum
This museum is housed in a 200-year-old fort and provides a fascinating insight into Dubai’s history and culture. It’s inexpensive to enter and is a great way to spend an afternoon. (Entry fee AED 3)
Go for a desert safari
While this may sound like an expensive activity, there are many budget-friendly desert safari options available that still offer an exciting experience. You can enjoy dune bashing, camel rides, and a traditional Arabian dinner for a fraction of the cost of a luxury safari. (Price starting from AED 55)
Explore the Dubai Marina & Palm jumeirah Island
Dubai Marina is home to many luxury yachts and high-end restaurants, but you can still enjoy the stunning views and take a walk along the promenade for free. There are also dinner cruises from the Marina you can book for a cheap price. Witness the world’s largest ferries wheel, Ain Dubai, on the blue water Island in Marina.
Palm Jumeirah is an archipelago of artificial islands in the shape of a palm tree. It houses many luxurious hotels including the famous Atlantis. An AED 20 return ticket from the Gateway station of Palm Jumeirah monorail will take you all the way to the Atlantis Hotel where you can take a stroll in the promenade and enjoy clicking some pictures with the beautifully designed Atlantis hotel. The monorail ride itself will give you a panoramic view of the Island and it’s beauty.
Overall, Dubai can be a dream destination for many people and there are plenty of things to do on a budget. With a bit of planning, you can still enjoy this vibrant city without breaking the bank.
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