Dubai, the land of the Emirates, is renowned for its lavish lifestyle and glamour. Did you know that there’s more to Dubai than its splendour and sparkle? We’re discussing 15 free things to do in Dubai that will bring Dubai closer to your heart. Let’s check them out!
- Behold Burj Khalifa
- Aquaventure Waterpark
- Coffee Museum Dubai
- Ride an Abra
- Art at the AlSerkal Avenue
- Beach Hopping
- Watch Flamingoes at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
- Capture Moments Under The Dubai Frame
- Sunset at the Palm Jumeirah
- A Drive to Watch The Dubai Skyline
- Stroll Along The Dubai Water Canal
- Enjoy the Dubai Mall Fountains and the Light Show
- Explore The Fossil Rock
- Go Cycling at Al Qudra
- Check Dubai Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Behold the Majestic Burj Khalifa
The glimmering Burj Khalifa in Dubai soars right up into the sky and glistens in all its glory to entice its onlookers. For picture perfect shots of this famed wonder of Dubai, visit the Dubai Mall. Walk towards the Souk Al Bahar and admire this finest creation of mankind and capture it forever in your camera!
Location: Dubai Mall
Timings: 10 AM to 12 AM
Celebrate Your Birthday at the Aquaventure Waterpark
The Aquaventure Waterpark offers a free entry to those celebrating their birthday. All you’ve got to do is register yourself on their website to avail the “Free Aquaventure Waterpark Birthday Offer” and you’re good to go! The offer is valid for up to six days and is indeed an amazing opportunity to satisfy the adrenaline junkie in you with twisty rides and enormous water slides.
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM
Coffee Museum Dubai
But first, coffee! Isn’t it? The Coffee Museum Dubai will compel you to splurge and satisfy the coffee lover in you to the fullest. With a free entry, this coffee museum has a whole new world to offer its guests. Right from roasting demonstrations to coffee books to the soothing history of coffee, this destination is a popular tourist attraction in Dubai! Exploring the intriguing collection of coffee artefacts including a 300-year coffee pot should be a must-have in your list of things to do in Dubai!
Location: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
Ride an Abra
Paving way through a tranquilizing creek, an abra ride treats tourists with spectacular views of old and new Dubai. While the ride isn’t strictly free, the sail will enlighten you with the best value for money experience. When exploring Dubai with children, make sure you hop into one of these wooden boats and explore the land of the elites in a unique way. Abra stops include the Dubai Old Souq and the Dubai Gold Souq.
Location: Marina
Timings: 5 AM to 12 AM
Check Out the Art at the Alserkal Avenue
There’s more to Dubai that just malls and skyscrapers. Feel a little closer to the authenticity and culture of Dubai by exploring its art and literature. And what better way to gaze at the finest art pieces and artefacts than to stroll along the Alserkal Avenue. This avenue comprises of various galleries and concept cafes and the entry is absolutely free! Gear yourself up for a culture rich day in this artistic alley of Dubai.
Location: Industrial area of Al Quoz
Timings: Saturday to Thursday, 10 AM to 7 PM
Go Beach Hopping
A whole lot of fun without spending a dirham, yes, that’s beach hopping in Dubai! Most popular beaches such as the JBR Beach, Kite Beach Dubai and Umm Suqeim Park Beach are free public beaches with a number of things to do in Dubai for children. Bask in the sun, adore ocean waves and feel the beach breeze in your hair, and don’t forget to checkout nearby cafes and restaurants for lip-smacking Dubai delights which won’t cost you much.
Location: JBR Beach, Kite Beach Dubai and Umm Suqeim Park Beach
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Watch Flamingos at the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Watching flamingos comes free in Dubai’s Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. While you can watch these beauties at the junction of Dubai-Al Ain Highway and the Ras Al Khor Road, you can actually get a closer look at the sanctuary itself. The sanctuary provides wooden birding hides and a pair of binoculars to tourists to watch flamingos in their natural habitat making it a must-visit among many other places to visit in Dubai.
Location: Near Ras Al Khor Industrial Area
Timings: 2 PM to 6 PM
Capture Moments under the Dubai Frame
With various enticing destinations and tourists attractions in Dubai, your Dubai pictures will give your Instagram fam big time #TravelGoals. One way you can enliven your feed is by clicking some really amazing pictures under the elegantly massive architectural landmark of Dubai, the Dubai Frame. From one side of this frame, you will a complete view of Old Dubai while the other side of the frame overlooks New Dubai. Head to the Za’abeel Park for some really good angles and additions to your Dubai album, for free!
Location: Za’abeel Park
Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM
Watch the Sunset at the Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah is a tree-shaped island adorned with the most luxurious hotels of Dubai, apartment towers and global restaurants. While exploring the island to the fullest can take you over board with your budget, watching the sunset from the top of the island is free and absolutely worth it. Some more scenic additions to your Dubai album, perhaps?
Location: Jumeirah Coastal Area
Timings: 24 hrs
A Drive to Watch the Dubai Skyline
In other words, a drive to remember! Behold Dubai as it glistens at its best once the sun sets by taking a drive to the skyline. Gaze at apartment towers that soar right up into the sky and get a glimpse of Dubai’s royal hustle and bustle through its twinkling traffic lights! Tell us a better after-dinner plan, we’ll wait.
Location: Shaikh Zayed Road and Dubai Canal Bridges
Timings: 24 hrs
Stroll Along the Dubai Canal
Right after you’ve marvelled Dubai’s skyline, it’s time to sit by the Dubai Canal and watch the night pass by. With illuminated bridges and free walkways, the Dubai Canal passes through the Shaikh Zayed Road and meets the residential district of the Jumeirah District. The entire setting is adorned with a mechanical waterfall making your evening just the right amount of relaxing and a whole lot of perfect. A cherry on the top? Free Wi-Fi!
Location: From the Shaikh Zayed Road through the Safa Park and into the Jumeirah District
Ferry Timings: 8 AM, 12 PM and 5:40 PM
Enjoy the Dubai Mall Fountains and the Light Show
The fountain and light show that every movie ever shot in Dubai has! Visit the Dubai Mall and gear yourself up for a spectacular experience as the fountain water changes its course to the beats of some moving music complemented by lights. A sight to behold, this spot acquires a rightful place in the list of Dubai’s sightseeing spots.
Location: Dubai Mall
Timings: 6 PM to 11 PM, every evening, at an interval of 30 minutes
Explore the Fossil Rock
Fossil Rock in Dubai is home to fossils that are over 80 million years old. To reach there, you need to drive your way through the Dubai Hatta road and Al Awir. Once there, you can simply sit amidst these age old fossils and spend some quality time with your loved ones, watch clear skies or have a picnic! Embellished with rocky hills and wide desert stretches, Fossil Rock is one of the most sought-after wonders of the UAE.
Location: Mleiha near Sharjah city
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Go Cycling at Al Qudra
Empty, well-maintained roads, scenic views and your bicycle, what a perfect day, isn’t it? The streets of Al Qudra are specially designed and maintained for cyclists. Brace yourselves and get ready with your bikes for a refreshing experience awaits you for free!
Location: Al Qudra
Timings: 24 hrs
Check Out Dubai Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Situated in the heart of Old Dubai, the Dubai Gold Souk flaunts an amazing display of gold, silver and precious stones. While this souk reveals to you the glitz and glimmer of the UAE, the Dubai Spice Souk is an ultimate roller coaster ride to the senses. It hoards herbs, spices, soaps and much more in their rawest and the most natural form!
Location: Dubai Gold Souk – Al Ras Diera | Dubai Spice Souk – Al Ras Diera
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
Dubai Tourism has a number of other things to offer to its tourists. You can relish the most famed Dh1 Bombay Toast, enjoy Dubai’s night life to the fullest in happening clubs, picnic in and around Al Qudra lakes and much more, all of which, can be experienced for free! Plan your trip to Dubai, today, using our Dubai Tour Packages or Dubai Honeymoon Packages for memories of a lifetime.
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