Fancy exploring Dubai on a budget? Whether you’ve got visitors in town or you feel like being a tourist in your own city – here are 5 top attractions in Dubai that you can visit for AED 50 or less, and should be on everyone’s Dubai bucket list!
1. Dubai Fountain Boardwalk
The magical Dubai Fountain show is a sight to behold, which is why the Dubai Mall promenade is always jam-packed. Fancy avoiding the huge crowds and getting even closer to the action? The Dubai Fountain Boardwalk, a floating platform on the water, lets you do just that! Warning – you’ll be sooo close to the fountains that you may get a little wet.
Price: AED 15 per person (on Groupon)
Where: Dubai Fountain Boardwalk, Dubai Mall
2. Dubai Creek Abra Ride
Hands down one of the top attractions in Dubai, the Dubai Creek abra rides needs to be on your Dubai bucket list! For just AED 1, you can snap up picture-perfect views, watch the birds fly overhead and just sit back and enjoy the ride to the other side of the Creek.
Price: AED 1
Where: Dubai Creek, Deira
3. Dubai Frame
Picture this – the Dubai Frame only opened to the public earlier this year, but it has already become one of the top attractions in Dubai! Creatively positioned between Old Dubai and New Dubai, the Dubai Frame shows you the best of both worlds. There’s also a glass-bottom sky walk 150m above ground, and a super cool museum that shows you what Dubai will look like in the future!
Price: AED 50 for adults, AED 20 for kids
Where: Dubai Frame, Zabeel Park
4. Dubai Water Canal
The Dubai Water Canal, which is completely free to access, definitely needs to be on your list when exploring Dubai on a budget! Whether you want to walk around, sprint, roller blade or even dance – it’s a great place to just hang out. We recommend going around sunset (golden hour).
Price: Free
Where: Dubai Water Canal, Al Safa & Business Bay
5. Dubai Museum
The Dubai Museum is one of the most iconic attractions in Dubai! Head there to see how much Dubai has grown over the years, from the era of pearl divers to the metropolitan city it is today. While you’re there, you can also visit some of Dubai’s lesser-known free museums like the Dubai Coffee Museum or the Coins Museum!
Price: AED 3 for Dubai Museum
Where: Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Fort
Read more: Want to discover more of Dubai on a budget? Here are 5 things to check out in Old Dubai for under AED 5!