How To Visit Dubai On A Budget – Cheap And Free Attractions

How To Visit Dubai On A Budget – Cheap And Free Attractions Dubai – an extravagant and luxurious destination which is very popular with the rich and famous. Travellers on a budget might think twice about visiting here, but what they don’t realise is that there are plenty of budget-friendly and free experiences on offer all around the city. Together with our offers on cheap flights to Dubai from UK, the below money saving tips will help you to enjoy a bargain getaway to this spectacular city.

Public Transport The most popular mode of transport in Dubai is the meter-run taxi, though the metro is a much cheaper alternative.

The air-conditioned transportation costs around 14 AED for a day pass which is just over £2, and it’s a great way to take in the local culture. Dubai has also recently introduced some rental bike schemes where tourists and residents alike can rent bikes from just 15 AED for 30 minutes; this means you can travel cheap and take in some brilliant views right from your seat.

Shopping Dubai is famous for its glitzy shopping malls selling high end designer brands but there’s also a large amount of bargain bazaars and souks around the city located especially in Dubai Creek. The souks sell discounted goods including spices, perfume,gold and souvenirs. The Karama Market is the best location to purchase souvenirs and the market also sells fake designer goods which you can barter for to get a good price at your own risk. Tourists can take a short and cheap abra boat ride to the souks of Dubai which is a great way to admire views and soak up Dubai’s cultural charm.

Eating Out Though Dubai is renowned for its high-end restaurants, tourists can take the cultural route and experience cheaper, authentic and more informal dining. The mile-long stretch of 2nd December Street in Dubai has many reasonably priced cafes, food stalls and other traditional eateries serving delicious cuisines at reasonable prices. Sidra in Satwa is relatively a new restaurant offering some great lunch deals.

Tourist Attractions Jumeirah Mosque is one of Dubai’s most popular tourist attractions and only costs 20 AED per person for a 75 minute tour. Entry to the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort is also quite cheap , only AED 3 - it’s the city’s oldest existing building housing ancient artefacts from 1,000 BC. The Camel Museum has a free entry with free guided tours, and here you can enjoy a virtual camel ride, take a picture on a stuffed camel and even stroke a wall that has a texture of a camel’s stomach. There are so many things to see and do in Dubai that you will be spoilt for choice.

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