Dubai Travel Guide & Tips 2024

When in Dubai How to Get Around?

• Trams: Trams and metros are considered the same thing at times but they are completely different altogether.

• Metro is a transport system working on pre-planned specified routes via different lines. Whereas trams let the passenger travel to a few particular places only. When visiting Palm Jumeirah and Al Sufouh via Dubai Marina, the Dubai Tram is your go-to option.

• Metro: Dubai Metro’s Red Line and Green Line cover Dubai International Airport to UAE exchange and Etisalat to Al Qusais Creek. Ease your Dubai travel with these routes.

• Abras: Ever traveled in a water taxi? It’s Dubai’s proud tradition. It is a reasonable but exciting ride with a half boat and raft structure. 

• Bus: Dubai’s buses are a combination of comfort and economy. With the usability of NOL cards, you can tour the whole city for a few bucks.

• Taxi: Dubai’s regular cabs can be a true-blue mode of transport for you.

Best Time to Visit Dubai in 2024

• January and July are for tourists who love shopping and exploring different markets
• March, April, September, and October for people who long for scenic beaches
• January, February, March, April, November, and December for outdoor activities and nature lovers
• May, June, July, and August for cheaper travel
• December, January, and February for couples or families on a holiday

• The Dubai Mall
• Mall of the Emirates
• The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
• Textile and Gold Souks  

There is a saying, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’. 

• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Frame
• Museum of the Future
• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
• Miracle Garden

• Desert Safari
• Sky diving
• Dubai Autodrome
• Hot Air balloon
• Sailing
• Zipli

Things to Do in Dubai for free

• Kite Beach: Playing with sand reawakens the hidden child in us, right? With a sheet of white sand on the ground, Kite Beach is well known for its pretty picture view. Beach walks, pleasing nature and sightseeing are free of cost here. Additional activities like kitesurfing, kayaking, beach volleyball, and beach tennis are paid for.

• Dubai Fountain: The Dubai Fountain combines colours and synced music into a more than beautiful view. It should not be missed by anyone present in Dubai.

• Jumeirah Public Beach: Yearning for vivid photographs? Jumeirah Public Beach is the place for you. Clear as crystal water and clean as pure white beach make it one of the best places to see in Dubai for free. 

• Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple: Sikh temples are famous for their cultural traditions, holy ponds, peaceful surroundings and artistic architecture. Needless to mention, these temples are free of cost. Delicious langar food of such places is their highlight.  

• Jameel Arts Center: A survey says that most people travel to explore new places, new art, and new people. Are you one of them? If yes, do pay a visit to Jameel Arts Center. You will find more than amazing contemporary works from artists across the world in the gallery spaces. 

Things to Do in Dubai at Night

• Dhow Cruise Dinner - Creek: Two sides of Dubai Creek, Deira and Bur Dubai both behold one’s eyes for countless moments. On top of that, you get to live these scenes on Dubai’s traditional Dhow Cruise. Do not miss a chance to dine right in the middle of the city floating upon the sea. Experience this life-remembering dinner at the best price, starting from AED 1088.49.

• Helicopter City Tour: Rise above the Dubai skyline with a helicopter city tour. Dubai night attractions are incomplete without seeing the shiny city from up above the sky. 

• Glow Garden: Recyclable items can do wonders and treat our eyes with their beauty. Glow Garden is live proof of the same. Its ‘Art by day and Glow by night’ perspective will fascinate you like nothing else. You can book a show to catch this breathtaking sight starting from AED 1575.44

• Burj Khalifa Sky View: Imagine how the city would look from the top of 163 floors i.e. Burj Khalifa. Live this imagination once and you will be awestruck.

Tips for Visiting Dubai, UAE

• Although debit and credits are accepted across Dubai, few currency notes will never hurt when traveling. Importantly, keep the money in the AED, United Arab Emirates Dhiram.

• Love shopping at malls? A Friday visit to Dubai malls will get you great discounts.

• It is widely known that water is overpriced in Dubai. A smarter move here would be consuming water from your hotels and keeping a stock when checking out as well.

• Bored of eating restaurant food? Dubai’s Deira, Bur Dubai, and Karama will treat your mouth with flavoursome eatables at meagre costs.

• Hotels can make a major dent in vacation finances. No worries, you can book your hotel in advance to get the best deal and we are here to help you with that.

• Try to stock yourself with linen and cotton clothes to be on the safer side in case of extreme weather conditions.

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