10 Ways to Travel to Dubai on a Budget

We believe Dubai to be a place only for the rich and famous. But you can travel to Dubai on a budget also. It is a place which is soaked up in luxury and pomp and grandeur. So, we might be thinking that we need a whopping amount to travel Dubai. While Dubai intrigues and fascinates you, it might pose to be a tug at your purse strings to book a ticket to Dubai. However, it need not be too expensive.

Let us plan an itinerary that helps you to plan a budget tour to Dubai.

Places to visit on Travel to Dubai on a Budget

Let us consider that everything about Dubai need not be too expensive. Here are a few places you can keep on your travel to Dubai on a budget.

1. Dubai Mall

• You may pay a visit to the Dubai Mall (site)where there are stores selling big international brands and yet lesser local brands  that you can purchase. It is a 12 million square feet area with numerous outlets, cafes and restaurants and department stores. Apart from these, you may also visit the Dubai Aquarium, the light and water show that will be exciting and attractive to the children as well as adults.

2. Souks in Dubai

• When you are in Dubai, you have a mind to do a lot of shopping. At the souks in Dubai, you may haggle at the prices unlike at the malls. There are typical souks for spice, perfumes, gold and also for textiles. It is interesting to walk through the souks, do a lot of window shopping and then buy the best at a bargain price.

3. Dubai Beaches

• If you are looking to travel to Dubai on a budget then this could be the best place. The Dubai Beaches with snowy sands is a place where you can take part in water adventure sports, laze around, have picnics on the beach, grab a bite at the beach side cafes and enjoy without having to spend too much. If you like spending time near beaches, then consider for dhow cruise dinner marina that is conducted in the evening time. The experience is magical! 

4. Burj Khalifa

• The Burj Khalifa is an amazing 160 stories structure, the highest in the world which is worth a visit in Dubai. A trip to Dubai would be incomplete without visiting the place. You might find the tickets to the Burj Khalifa not quite affordable, so a selfie with the Burj Khalifa at the background is a must.

5. Dubai Desert Safari

• A Desert Safari is a must on a visit to Dubai. You may find out the cost of the tour on some travel websites that offer a good discount. Enjoy riding over the sand dunes, get engrossed in the life style of the Bedouins, watch the belly dance or the Tanoura dance and also go for a barbecue dinner on the floor under the starry skies.

6. Dolphin Show

• If you are looking to experience something unique on your Dubai tour, a visit to the Dolphin show is on the cards. It is a forty-five minutes dolphin show that adds that zing and twist to your tour. Fur seals and dolphins dance and juggle at the amphitheatre. Check out for some early bird discounts if you may and enjoy this bit of the Dubai vacation to your heart’s content!

How to reduce the Traveling Cost

When your aim is to travel to Dubai on a shoestring budget and without burning any hole in your pocket, you may explore some of the places if you do some good research. Here are some ways to cut short your expenditure and travel without having to spend an arm or a leg.

1. Cost of Flight

The best way to curtail the cost of expenditure is to cut your budget short. Most of the airlines would offer special discounts to popular tourist spots if you are booking in advance. Avail of the opportunity and you can also book tickets from the low-cost budget airlines. You can also consider the fare lists that offer discounted pricing.

2. Hotel Tariff

You may choose from a wide range of hotels starting from seven stars to ordinary budget hotels. You may find the low-cost budget hotels in the older parts of Dubai in Karama, Deira, Bur Dubai and so on. The Dubai Package you are trying to think of can be customised according to the budget hotel costs.

3. Discount in specific months

In planning a budget tour to Dubai, you may plan the best budget trip in the off season to avail of the discounts offered in regard to the airlines, hotels, restaurants and all other resources. The summer months and the month of the Ramadan, costs are generally low with a lot of off-season discounts while the peak seasons have very high pricing. September is the best month to travel to Dubai as you can avail of cheap fares in all respects. Plan your customised Dubai tour and a budget friendly one based on all these consequences.

4. Travelling in Dubai

Choosing to travel in private conveyance or by rented car can pose to be expensive for you. If you choose to travel by Metro Rail or by bus, the problem could be solved. The city is well connected by bus or by metro to the pivotal points of visit. The local bus service is good as they have regular schedules and the metro is well connected to the integral parts of this busy city. So, if you are a budget tourist, you have these pocket friendly option of taking the public conveyances.

5. Food

Dubai has umpteen number of expensive restaurants as well as small eateries for getting you the most exquisite cuisines. For budget meals, you may go to Deira or Bur Dubai for food that is moderately priced. You may enjoy the best Indian and Arabian gourmet food without spending an arm and a leg.

6. Sightseeing

As mentioned above, there are places you may visit in Dubai on very small budget. Some areas may require very high fees, so it is better to avoid those. Places like Dubai Mall, the Kite Beach and the Souks are the best places for small budget options. You may also enjoy the theme parks and spend some good time at the museums.

Conclusion

You have a plethora of options now to travel to Dubai on a scanty budget. Now, you have so many great options like reasonable pricing for flights and hotels, travelling by public conveyance and also getting whopping discounts at the malls and retail stores. Dubai travel would be easier on a very low budget plan, with some research and strategies. So, head for you dream vacation in Dubai at a low-cost plan by availing of all the discounts very easily. Happy holidays!