A Quick Guide for the Ultimate Dubai Vacation

Dubai is a major tourist hub in the Middle East with several spectacular avenues for fun, food and entertainment. The city offers an interesting blend of the past and the present, and visitors exploring this extraordinary city during their cheap Dubai holidays can find numerous ways to experience its eclectic tourist attractions. So here’s a quick guide for a memorable city break in this remarkable Gulf city:

What things should one keep in mind while exploring Dubai?

Although Dubai is safe for women and tourists at large, it would be suggested to dress sensibly, especially in public areas; for notwithstanding the city’s cosmopolitan appeal, it is still governed by laws that are very much in line with strict local customs and Islamic teachings. Visitors enjoying their all-inclusive holidays to Dubai should refrain from acts of public display of affection, and should be respectful of local customs and Islamic traditions in general.

How expensive is Dubai?

Dubai is undoubtedly a destination for the rich and famous, though one can easily travel here on a budget. The city transport is quite cheap, and even taxi rides cost considerably less than in other big European and American cities. Similarly, one can find many pocket-friendly public and amusement attractions in the city. Alcohol, available only at licensed places, is quite expensive here.

How to get around in Dubai?

Dubai has a very extensive transportation system. Visitors planning their luxury Dubai holidays can buy a day pass that offers unlimited metro and bus rides for just 22 dirhams. The Red Line of the Dubai Metro has a stop at the city’s international airport, the Mall of the Emirates and Burj Khalifa, while the Green Line covers several prominent avenues around the city core. The Dubai Tram is no less affordable with a fixed fare of only 3 dirhams for any course of travel.

What are the free attractions in Dubai?

Dubai is full of numerous happening attractions that could be explored literally for free. The Dubai Fountain at the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Water Canal, Al Qudra Lake, Jumeirah Beach and JBR Beach are some of the free-of-cost attractions in the city. Visitors can also explore the historic districts of Old Dubai to experience the city’s old world charm, or check out the spectacular wildlife and free indoor spots of Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary during their cheap Dubai holidays.

What places can one visit in Dubai during the night?

Visitors can take to cage snorkeling among the sharks during late evening hours at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo that remains open until 11pm during the weekdays and until midnight during the weekends. Similarly one can enjoy night cruises at the Dubai Creek to witness the sparkling skyline of the city, or spend a night enjoying the barbeque dinners and entertainment shows at night camps during a desert safari.

Where can one buy local and traditional products in Dubai?

A trip to Dubai would be incomplete without exploring the city’s traditional souks. Gold Souk in the city’s commercial district in Deira feature over 300 retail shops dealing in traditional jewelry and household products. Similarly, Dubai Spice Souk here is packed with local shops selling herbs, tea, incense, spices, textiles, rugs etc. And though not quite given to haggling, western tourists may try their luck at this uniquely Oriental art while buying these local products.

Finally, visitors planning their cheap holidays to Dubai may find it hard to resist the local delicacies at this fascinating Middle-Eastern city. One should definitely sample a shawarma wrap sold by numerous street hawkers and local shops and savor some local snacks like falafel at the numerous restaurants in Bur Dubai and Karama. For vegetarian food, there are a number of Evergreen Pure Vegetarian restaurants across different parts of city.

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