With the best luxuries of the world dominating the city, it is natural to get intimidated for a backpacker or a budget vacationer with Dubai. Dubai has a lavish reputation that makes it look unreachable for travelers on a budget. However, the fact is that Dubai is one of the very few cities in the world, that can embrace the rich and the reasonable with the same warmth.
Here’s a list of the best of Dubai indulgences under $50 which proves that Dubai is more than just the playground of the rich and famous.
The tallest free standing structure in the world- Burj Khalifa is one of Dubai’s biggest attractions. This mighty building is almost three times taller than Eiffel tower and boasts of restaurants, offices, a hotel, and plush residences. This 160 storey building has numerous world records in its name including the world’s longest and fastest elevator, highest man-made building in the world and more. The 124th floor observation deck of Burj Khalifa allows you to enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful view from the top of the world, quite literally.
The most indulging way to experience the beautiful city skyline and the serenity of Dubai creek is the famous dhow cruise dinner in Dubai. The city glitters at night and Dhow cruise offers the best opportunity to admire the illuminated Dubai. Enjoy refreshing music, entertainment, tanura dance shows along with your favorite drinks and a sumptuous Barbeque dinner. The two hour cruise has both open air upper deck and air conditioned lower deck to allow you the best of both the experiences.
Enter the ground floor of the Dubai mall and you’ll get to see the world’s biggest suspended acrylic aquarium that boasts of 33000 aquatic animals including sharks and rays. The aquarium reaches the height of the third floor and leaves you spellbound with its unfathomable existence. While this wonder is a free attraction, you have to pay a small price to continue your journey of sea world fascination and visit the underwater zoo and aquarium. The tunnel with 180-degree view of the most exotic marine animal species in the world will leave you spellbound.
As they say, no trip is complete without experiencing the majestic Desert Safari Dubai. Enjoy one of the the best safari experiences in a colossal serene desert with dune bashing, quad biking, camel riding, and photography sessions. The safari ends at a camp that allows you to relax in the desert and enjoy music, dance and entertainment with delicious barbeque drinks, dinner, shisha and refreshments. You can also enjoy shopping at various souvenir shops there. Overall, the desert safari allows you to best explore the desert of Dubai.
Read More: Things to do in the Desert Safari Dubai
There’s no better way to explore the beauty of the city of Dubai at night than with the Big Bus Dubai Night tour. Coming at a throw away price range, this panoramic city tour takes you through the city’s best highlights including the Atlantis Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai's historic sector, and Jumeirah Beach Road. The tour also stops at the Wafi mall for the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids. Get amazed by the interesting facts you get to know along with the fascinating history of Dubai. The night bus tour allows you to explore the city of dreams with a whole new perspective. Pass by the famous landmarks, listen to the English commentary, get mystified by the impressive Diera city center, Al Dhiyafah Street, Downtown Bur Dubai, Al Maktoum’s Bridge and a lot more.
The traditional souqs (markets) of Dubai are known worldwide for their products but more than that they are famous for their bustling energy and vibrancy that’s infectious, thus, making the shopping experience at these souqs truly memorable. The most famous souqs in Dubai are the Gold souq, spice souq, textile and the perfume souq. The interesting part about shopping at these souqs is the fact that you can bargain to your heart’s content. Bargaining is taken in a healthy way and most of the traders oblige you with discounted and bargained prices on unbelievably great stuff.
One of the best maintained museums in the world, the Dubai museum is a must visit to completely understand the growth story of Dubai from being a simple Bedouin fishing village to the biggest tourism hub in the world. Built inside the oldest fort of Dubai- Al Fahidi fort built in 1787, the museum walks you through a mock souk that was prevalent in the ancient times, the lifestyle of a simple Bedouin devoid anything fancy, and the wind towers that was used during hot summers when there was no air conditioning system. The experience at the Dubai museum helps you admire the heights Dubai has achieved in such a short span of time with its sheer dedication and foresightedness.
This is one place where you can find the actual diversity of flavors of an expat dominated Dubai. A sumptuous array of cuisine from India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Japan, China and Europe; all at one place in a budget that astonishingly fits your pocket. There’s so much to explore, you would want to fast before going there. Don’t visit the place in a hurry, take your time and indulge in flavors that will leave a lasting impression in your mind.
You have to visit Dubai at least once to see the splendor of the city and the astounding blend of people from all walks of life enjoying and living its wonders. So next time someone says, Dubai is not in a backpacker’s bucket list, give them a heads-up about the enthralling indulgence of Dubai that comes under bewildering budget.
Enjoy the view of Burj Khalifa observation deck- starting at $34
The tallest free standing structure in the world- Burj Khalifa is one of Dubai’s biggest attractions. This mighty building is almost three times taller than Eiffel tower and boasts of restaurants, offices, a hotel, and plush residences. This 160 storey building has numerous world records in its name including the world’s longest and fastest elevator, highest man-made building in the world and more. The 124th floor observation deck of Burj Khalifa allows you to enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful view from the top of the world, quite literally.
The famous Dhow Cruise Dinner- starting at $40
The most indulging way to experience the beautiful city skyline and the serenity of Dubai creek is the famous dhow cruise dinner in Dubai. The city glitters at night and Dhow cruise offers the best opportunity to admire the illuminated Dubai. Enjoy refreshing music, entertainment, tanura dance shows along with your favorite drinks and a sumptuous Barbeque dinner. The two hour cruise has both open air upper deck and air conditioned lower deck to allow you the best of both the experiences.
Dubai aquarium and Underwater zoo- starting at $32
Enter the ground floor of the Dubai mall and you’ll get to see the world’s biggest suspended acrylic aquarium that boasts of 33000 aquatic animals including sharks and rays. The aquarium reaches the height of the third floor and leaves you spellbound with its unfathomable existence. While this wonder is a free attraction, you have to pay a small price to continue your journey of sea world fascination and visit the underwater zoo and aquarium. The tunnel with 180-degree view of the most exotic marine animal species in the world will leave you spellbound.
Desert Safari Dubai- $45
As they say, no trip is complete without experiencing the majestic Desert Safari Dubai. Enjoy one of the the best safari experiences in a colossal serene desert with dune bashing, quad biking, camel riding, and photography sessions. The safari ends at a camp that allows you to relax in the desert and enjoy music, dance and entertainment with delicious barbeque drinks, dinner, shisha and refreshments. You can also enjoy shopping at various souvenir shops there. Overall, the desert safari allows you to best explore the desert of Dubai.
Read More: Things to do in the Desert Safari Dubai
Big Bus Dubai Night tour- $40
There’s no better way to explore the beauty of the city of Dubai at night than with the Big Bus Dubai Night tour. Coming at a throw away price range, this panoramic city tour takes you through the city’s best highlights including the Atlantis Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai's historic sector, and Jumeirah Beach Road. The tour also stops at the Wafi mall for the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids. Get amazed by the interesting facts you get to know along with the fascinating history of Dubai. The night bus tour allows you to explore the city of dreams with a whole new perspective. Pass by the famous landmarks, listen to the English commentary, get mystified by the impressive Diera city center, Al Dhiyafah Street, Downtown Bur Dubai, Al Maktoum’s Bridge and a lot more.
Dubai Souqs- between $20- $50
The traditional souqs (markets) of Dubai are known worldwide for their products but more than that they are famous for their bustling energy and vibrancy that’s infectious, thus, making the shopping experience at these souqs truly memorable. The most famous souqs in Dubai are the Gold souq, spice souq, textile and the perfume souq. The interesting part about shopping at these souqs is the fact that you can bargain to your heart’s content. Bargaining is taken in a healthy way and most of the traders oblige you with discounted and bargained prices on unbelievably great stuff.
Dubai Museum- $30
One of the best maintained museums in the world, the Dubai museum is a must visit to completely understand the growth story of Dubai from being a simple Bedouin fishing village to the biggest tourism hub in the world. Built inside the oldest fort of Dubai- Al Fahidi fort built in 1787, the museum walks you through a mock souk that was prevalent in the ancient times, the lifestyle of a simple Bedouin devoid anything fancy, and the wind towers that was used during hot summers when there was no air conditioning system. The experience at the Dubai museum helps you admire the heights Dubai has achieved in such a short span of time with its sheer dedication and foresightedness.
Food feast at Al Diyafah Road- $20
This is one place where you can find the actual diversity of flavors of an expat dominated Dubai. A sumptuous array of cuisine from India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Japan, China and Europe; all at one place in a budget that astonishingly fits your pocket. There’s so much to explore, you would want to fast before going there. Don’t visit the place in a hurry, take your time and indulge in flavors that will leave a lasting impression in your mind.
You have to visit Dubai at least once to see the splendor of the city and the astounding blend of people from all walks of life enjoying and living its wonders. So next time someone says, Dubai is not in a backpacker’s bucket list, give them a heads-up about the enthralling indulgence of Dubai that comes under bewildering budget.
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