One thing I’ve learned about Dubai, there is plenty to do. Unless you’re loaded with money, it’s not hard to go broke having fun in Dubai. I’ve been exploring Dubai, looking for things to do in Dubai that don’t cost a lot of money. Not everyone is rich in Dubai and I’m happy to tell you, there are plenty of fun things to do in Dubai that are free or cheap. Here’s a list of things you can do in Dubai, that won’t cost a lot of money:
- Explore Kite Beach
- Explore La Mer
- Explore Al Serkal Avenue
- Explore Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
- Explore the Dubai Gold Souk and Spice Souk
- Visit The Dubai Fountain
- Visit Al Qudra Lake
- Visit the Pointe on the Palm
- Visit Dubai Garden Glow
- Visit Dubai Miracle Garden
The list of things to do for free or cheap is long, but I wanted to give you a few options. Additionally, you can find deals on restaurants, and events in Dubai online, or by purchasing the Entertainer. If you live in Dubai, you may get a free subscription to the Fazaa card, which also offers discounts. Both the Entertainer and Fazaa cards offer their users very good discounts. I have both and have gotten incredible deals such as Buy 1 to get 1 free, and 50% off deals around Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
If you’re in Dubai on vacation and looking for tourist attractions, the Dubai Pass is a great option. The Dubai Pass includes all of the following in a package deal:
- Burj Khalifa At The Top: Floors 124 & 125
- Desert Safari with camel riding & sandboarding
- Dubai Fountain show and lake ride
- City tour of Dubai with Audio
- 10% discount on other attractions around Dubai
Additionally, there are sites such as Klook, and Viator which offer good discounts on activities around the city. I can go on, but my point is, you don’t have to go broke trying to have fun in the city. If you’re looking to get out of the city, then you can go hiking when the weather is nice(October to May). Hatta is an enclave of Dubai, near the border of Oman(a 1.5-hour drive). Besides Hatta, you can also hike in Khorfakkan, Jebel Jais, and Showka Dam to name a few. Similar to Hatta, most of the nice hiking spots will require you to drive a couple of hours outside of the city.
Last but not least, you can head over to one of the many malls in Dubai such as Dubai Mall, or Mall of the Emirates, and get your steps in walking around and window shopping. There are usually events in the mall and not a bad option when it’s extremely hot outside.