Last Updated At: 03-Feb-2025
Live Life King Size. Many of us believe in living life to the fullest and enjoying the best of everything. A place that comes to our mind while talking about the best in Dubai. Yes! Just like HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mentioned in “My Vision Challenges in the Race for Excellence”, “Dubai will never settle for anything less, less than first place!” Dubai is a place where we can expect excellence and brilliance surpassing their own definition. That is precisely the reason why this awe-inspiring destination has been on most of our wish lists for quite some time. However, just as they say, “Quality comes at a price”, a trip to Dubai can surely be a costly affair for most of us!
Dubai is one of the prominent places in the United Arab Emirates situated on the Arabian Peninsula. The city is known for its splendid structures, ultramodern activities, lively nightlife, and luxury shopping experiences, among other things. Therefore, the budget allocated for Dubai needs to be high, is it? Can a trip be planned to Dubai on Budget? Is it possible? Well maybe! There are tricks and tips for planning a budget trip to Dubai. Have a look!
Visiting the magnificent Dubai that too on a budget? Well! We surely need to know the tips and tricks well. Here are 10 tips to make the Dubai Trip Budget Friendly-
1. Book Your Tickets Timely
Primarily, the expenditure on a trip starts from the flight booking. While booking your tickets, you need to choose the flights carefully. An important tip that can save you a considerable amount is to book Dubai flight tickets well in advance. Usually, your plans to travel are made a few months in advance. Booking your flight tickets well in advance would save you money, while booking the tickets just a few days before your travel would cost more. Further, the choice of class of travel would also save you some money. You can travel in the economy class to save a good amount as compared to travelling in business class. Another tip while booking Dubai Flight tickets would be researching early morning and late night flights that cost comparatively cheaper as compared to other flights.
2. Use Public Transport to Travel to Places Within Dubai
Dubai is known for its world-class infrastructure. There are excellent transport systems in places, such as the Metro runs through the middle of the city. Therefore, if you wish to travel to the airport or Old Dubai, it is advisable to take the metro route. This is a considerable amount that would be saved since travelling by metro would cost somewhere around 8 AED, which is way cheaper than travelling by taxi. You can also get an RTA NOL card. The card has two options – the Red card and the Silver card (this seems to be the best in the long run) that can be used on any public transport system, including the RTA buses, water taxis, metro and trams.
3. Booking Your Accommodation Intelligently
Another important aspect that you need to consider while booking your travel plan to Dubai is booking your accommodation. While booking your hotels, you should try researching budget hotels in Dubai that would definitely save you some costs. Further, booking your Dubai trip during the off-season would help you get good deals, thus helping you in saving further. Some travellers to Dubai have provided first-hand input into choosing the hotels or accommodations nearer to the city centre or metro station. This way, you can save costs on internal transportation.
4. Preferably Dine Out At Old Dubai
Old Dubai, or Dubai’s Old Town, is home to traditional markets. This is in contrast with Dubai’s ultra-modern high-class lifestyles that promote malls and fine dining restaurants. However, visiting these upmarket places would surely cost more. Therefore, it is advisable to visit Old Dubai and choose the restaurant of your choice. This way, you would not only save on your costs, but you would also experience Dubai’s authentic tastes, flavours and culture all on one platter, that too in an authentic Dubai setup.
5. Be Wise While Choosing The Meals
Enjoying every single meal in Dubai can be costly. Therefore, it is advisable to find a cheap brunch and enjoy the meal completely. Enjoying a brunch is local culture, and every Friday, there are places offering a mid-day buffet of unlimited drinks and food. You can surely enjoy dining out at these places and enjoy a wholesome meal along with drinks if you like so!
Also Read. 15 Best Places To Visit In Dubai
6. Enjoy During Happy Hours
In case you enjoy drinking and tasting alcohol, it is advisable to do research and find out the places that offer happy hours. Dubai is full of Happy Hours offers, and therefore, you can drink your heart out even when you are trying to organise a budget trip to Dubai.
7. Research The Things That You Can Do And Schedule Wisely
Dubai offers something for everyone. From the natural sightseeing options or the infrastructural wonders, you have surely got a lot to do in Dubai. However, basic research on ‘top free things to do in Dubai’ would help you list down things and activities that can be enjoyed in Dubai that too free of cost. Some of these activities and things include experiencing Dubai’s culture and heritage free at Al Shindagha Area near Dubai Creek; visiting the camel museum at Al Shindagha, watching a movie under the stars at the Pyramids Rooftop Complex in Wafi complex; enjoying a glimpse of the Dubai Aquarium that houses the world’s single largest acrylic panel just outside the entrance in Dubai Mall; watch magical display of fountains outside Dubai Mall; enjoy the beachfront at the Jumeirah Beach Corniche; visiting the St. Mary’s Catholic Church; among other activities.
8. Visiting Budget Places In Dubai
While sightseeing in this splendid city of Dubai can be an extravaganza in your pocket, there are certain Budget Places to visit in Dubai. Some of these budget places are-
9. Visiting The Natural Landmarks of Dubai
Dubai is known for its magnificent infrastructural splendour. On the other hand, Dubai is also bestowed with natural beauty that can be enjoyed at free or minimal cost if chosen wisely. Dubai is surrounded by sand and sand dunes. Therefore, a perfect desert holiday is also a way to enjoy Dubai. Choosing a camel safari won’t be a bad idea, though doing it the Bedouin way would seem to be a luxury.
Also Read. Things To Know About Desert Safari In Dubai For A Splendid Experience
10. Research And Find Out Discount Offers Available In The City
There are various ways in which you can search out discount coupons and deals across Dubai. Some important ways to search for such deals include checking sites the Groupon and getting hands-on with The Entertainer. Groupon list various deals on restaurants, hotels, visiting places and doing different things. You can visit their website to know more. The Entertainer has a magazine and an app that lists down various discounts and deals regarding hotels, restaurants, and different places to visit, among others.
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--- Published By Arpita Mathur
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