10 Spots in Dubai To Enjoy for Free

[Lily Berns]

As we all know, Dubai is quite an expensive city, especially if we compare it to the other magnificent megapolises. At first it may even seem that there’s nothing to do in Dubai without a great stack of money, but not so. Every city, no matter which, has amazing places which you can enjoy absolutely for free.

Here's a list of my top choices in Dubai (in many cases, you'll need a rental car to reach them). 

1. The Dubai Fountain

Enjoy an incredible show, when thousands of water jets soar up into the air accompanied with lovely tunes, creating an amazing spectacle.

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Location: Down Town Dubai, Souk Al Bahar 

GPS Position: 25.196068, 55.275435

Length of visit: 1-2 hours

Hours: daily 6pm-11pm

 

2. Gold Souk and Najmat Taiba

Curious to see the largest gold jewelry ever? Najmat Taiba, the world’s biggest gold ring, is exactly that! The gross weight of the ring is 63.856 kg, which contains about 58.7 kg of 21k gold and 5.1 kg of crystal stones. 

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Location: Al Sabkha Road

GPS Position: 25.269235, 55.303115

Length of visit: <1 hour

Hours: Saturday to Thursday 10am to 10pm, Friday 4pm to 10pm

 

3. Dubai Mall

Stroll around the most enormous shopping mall in the Middle East, which among other things includes atttractions such as an amazing aquarium.

Location: Doha Street

GPS Position: 25.197835, 55.279554

Length of visit: 2-3 hours

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday: 10am - 10pm, Thursday to Saturday: 10am - 12am

 

4. Marina Beach

At Jumeirah Beach Residence, you can find a very nice beach, indeed. Warm breeze, soft sand and clear turquoise water – what more do you need for some deep relaxation? One drawback: as the beach is free, there are no toilets or showers.

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Location: Jumeirah Beach Residence 

GPS Position: 25.077988, 55.132066

Length of visit: 3-4 hours

Hours: 24/7

 

5. Safa Park

Want a break from the city’s bustle? Check out wonderful green lawns and several lovely lakes of the Safa Park. Relax lying on the grass or strolling along pleasant walking paths.

Location: Al Hadiqa Street

GPS Position: 25.185554, 55.245833

Length of visit: 2-3 hours

Hours: 24/7

 

6. Bastakiya Quarter

Want to step into the history of Dubai’s old quarter for a taste of the emirates before modernity? The Bastakiya Quarter is an atmospheric warren of streets, squares, and souks.

Location: Al Seef Road, Al Bastakiya

GPS Position: 25.263933, 55.301093

Length of visit: 1-2 hours

Hours: recommended in the evening

 

7. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a great chance to discover a unique wildlife of the Middle East! Admire hundreds of magnificent animals and birds, including amazing pink flamingos, but don’t forget to make some cool photos!

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Location: Oud Metha Rd – Dubai

GPS Position: 25.192695, 55.312213

Length of visit: 2-3 hours

Hours: Saturday-Thursday 9am-4pm

 

8. Dubai Camel Museum

This museum is a real proof of the passion that UAE’s locals still have for their beloved "ships of the desert." Don’t miss it.

Location: Al Khaleej Rd 

GPS Position: 25.268483, 55.289533

Length of visit: 1-2 hours

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 8am-2pm

 

9. Wafi City Mall

This Egyptian-themed all offers a spectacular light and sound show every day. See its pyramid-shape building coming to life with lights, accompanied by music to create truly a unique performance.

Location: Oud Metha Rd 

GPS Position: 25.23027, 55.318264

Length of visit: 1-2 hours

Hours: every Sunday from 8.30pm

 

10. Khan Murjan Souk

A unique souk with lovely decor including stained-glass ceilings evoking various mosques throughout the Islamic world. Just unforgettable experience.

Location: Khan Murjan Souk

GPS Position: 25.229984, 55.318881

Length of visit: 2-3 hours

Hours: Sat-Wed 10am-10pm, Thurs-Fri 10am – Midnight

 

How to move around Dubai?

If you want to reach all of these amazing places in Dubai easy and comfortably, just get a rental car! Forget about taxis and buses, because they're either inconvenient or more expensive for getting around the city. A superb place to hire a good car is UAE.RentalCars24h.com. 

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Lily Berns is a travel writer and she likes to share interesting info about different places through her publications. She recommends using RentalCars24h, which helps to compare all major car rental companies throughout world to give you the best car rental deals.