How to Travel in Dubai on a Budget, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is an expensive city and no doubt about it. Whether it鈥檚 accommodation, food, alcohol or activity, you鈥檒l end up paying heftily. But that鈥檚 beside the point. If you want to travel in Dubai on a budget, you can, just as you can budget-travel in other expensive cities such as London or New York.聽There鈥檚 always a way to find a cheaper alternative聽to most things, and we鈥檙e here to tell you exactly how to travel in Dubai on a budget.

In Dubai, healthcare is private and extremely expensive.聽Carry a valid travel insurance聽with you when you travel. Don鈥檛 be caught there without any means to pay for your treatments.

If you want to experience the real Emirati culture, attend a camel race. These cantankerous creatures can run very fast 鈥� it鈥檚 rather comical to watch them run. Camel races happen on Fridays from 06.00 to 08.00, from November to March at the Dubai Camel Racing Club.

You can stroll through the Gold Souq, the Spice Souq and the Textile Souqs, soaking in the atmosphere at these two places. Crossing the Dubai Creek is a matter of spending 1 AED. The rest is all free 鈥� the atmospheric souqs, the beautiful black coral structures of Al Fahidi Historic Neighbourhood and so on. Be sure to take a selfie in front of the store window containing the biggest ring in the world, at Deira. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: How to Travel in Dubai on a Budget
Guide Location: United Arab Emirates » Dubai
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Mirela Letailleur
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Gold Souq
Spice Souq
Textile Souqs
Meydan
Souq Madinat
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk
Burj Khalifa Boardwalk
At The Top Hostel
Moon Valley Hotel Apartments
Backpacker 16 Hostel
Backpackers Hostel
Avari Hotel
Jannah Marina Bay Suites
Hotel Crown Plaza
Al Barsha's LULU
Carrefour
Tribeca at Ocean View Hotel
Westin Hotel's Barasti
Garden 7 at Media One Hotel

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