Travelling Dubai with a Budget: Things you can see and do

Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most expensive cities in the world with luxurious hotels, malls and restaurants. It’s a luxury holiday destination that you have to visit at least once in your lifetime. Travelling to Dubai can be quite costly but you can try and save up on some of the costs. Here are some of the ways you can cut down on your costs and explore the beautiful city with a budget.

Airline Fare

Many airlines fly from Dubai due to its popularity. In fact, Dubai has one of the busiest and largest airports globally, with many airlines visiting the city often. You can make use of websites to compare prices and find the cheapest fare. There are local airlines of Dubai such as Emirates and Etihad which can be quite costly. You can also opt for budget-friendly airlines such as Indigo, Spicejet, FlyDubai to fly from known cities. You can choose one of the airlines that would suit your budget accordingly. Each airline has its benefits. Choosing a local airline offers you discounted prices within the locality. And choosing a budget-friendly airline can reduce your airfare costs.

Best time of visit

You can also choose a particular season to visit Dubai when you can enjoy many discounts and offers in that period. It will be better if you can avoid the times when there is heavy traffic in Dubai as it can be quite costly. Summer seasons and the Ramadan period (the holy month for Muslims) can benefit you with special discounts and offers.

Hotel Booking

Dubai is well known for its luxurious 5-star hotels and having the most expensive hotel in the world, Burj al Arab, a rich 7-star hotel. You can also find affordable accommodation places for you to settle in for the days of your visit. To get a cheaper place you can book on Airbnb and even share with a friend. In places like Deira or Al Barsha, you can look up cheaper hotels to stay. You can even check out websites that provide you with the lowest price with discounts. Here are some of the low price hotels that can fit your budget:

1. City Seasons Hotel, Dubai
2. Al Khaleej Grand Hotel
3. City Seasons Towers Hotel Bur Dubai
4. Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeirah
5. Aldar Hotel
6. Mount Royal Hotel

Travelling costs

You can walk freely in the city but taxis can be quite costly. Even the shortest distance can cost you a lot. You can make use of rental cars, and explore the city using your own car. Public transports are highly maintained in Dubai hence, you can make good use of it. Instead of purchasing one ticket at the metro, you can buy the NOL card which costs 20 AED but comes with 15 AED credit. This would save up a lot on your travel expenses. If your hotel is close to many of Dubai’s attractions feel free to walk around and explore the beautiful city of Dubai without regret.

Restaurants

Dubai is one of the best holiday destinations, definitely has the best food from all the types of cuisines. To buy cheaper food avoid hotels, pubs and restaurants that serve alcohol. Because of alcohol, their prices will be double the price. You can visit the places that will provide you with good food and good prices such as Deira, Bur. You can even cook your own meal by purchasing at the LULU market for the lowest price.

This is a great way of saving up on your food expenses. Here are some of the budget-friendly restaurants that you can check out:

• Delhi Darbar
• Al Ustad Special Kebab
• Allo Beirut
• Calicut Paragon
• Maru Udon

Places of Attraction

Sightseeing in Dubai is something you cannot miss on your visit. There are so many beautiful places that you explore in Dubai. Most of the places can be quite expensive but there are also places that you can checkout with a free entrance fee and enjoy your time. These are some of the places that you can do for free:

1. Beaches – Jumeirah Beach, Kite Beach
2. Souq Madinat
3. Dubai Museum
4. Grand Mosque
5. Burj Khalifa
6. Watching the fountain over Burj Khalifa
7. Dubai Mall
8. Crossing Dubai Creek just for 1AED
9. Dubai Aquarium at the Dubai Mall
10. Bastakiya

You can also check out discounted offers on packages to do a tour of Dubai. There are so many websites and places that have a great deal to enjoy the attractions of Dubai at a low cost.

Malls

Dubai has so many beautiful malls that you can check out for free and even have a good time shopping! Here are some of the malls that you can visit:

1. Dubai Mall
2. Mall of Emirates
3. Souq Madinat
4. Dubai Festival City Mall
5. City Walk
6. Dubai Marina Mall

So your overall budget will depend on how much you spend to stay, eat and do while you stay around. It will be wise to compare and find the best option to save up on unnecessary costs. You can make use of the above tips to have a good time in Dubai while you save up on extra costs. Before you head to the UAE we would recommend you buy valid health insurance just in case, as health care in Dubai is private and expensive. Hope you enjoy Dubai with a friendly budget and have a memorable holiday visit.