Dubai is a city that is literarily sparkling with its shiny jungle of buildings. In spite of its cosmopolitan look, there is something irresistible about the destination to holidaymakers. Holidaying in Dubai can be very expensive but worry not! Here are a few tips on how to save and places to go.
Cheap tricks
Since the price of almost everything in Dubai is at a premium high, the locals have found ways in which to best minimize expenses. One suggestion would be to use Groupon which is rather popular in Dubai. There are tons of discounts and offers available on basically anything you might want to do! Next, we have ‘The Entertainer’, a magazine trusted by locals when it comes to special offers on theme parks, clubs, restaurants and more.
Eat for less
Like everything else, dining in Dubai too can cost extravagant prices! The solution? Grab a pizza for lunch! Yes, check out Debonairs at the Dubai Mall for some of the best deals like a pizza meal for just 15 AED ($ 4 USD) the pizza and drink may not be overly filling but it’ll do just nice for lunch. Maybe, instead of going for typical café lunches, head over to old Dubai for cheap eats. You will find restaurants that serve a good meal for just 20 – 30 AED ($ 5-8 USD).
Inexpensive transport
The metro network, even though it lies in the middle of the city is the cheapest method of travel here. A trip to the marina, airport and old Dubai cost only 8 AED ($2 USD), not to mention you can just glide over traffic that seems to pick up during the day and reach your destination in no more than 2 -3 minutes! It won’t hurt to take a taxi from this point if your final location is away from the metro station.
Low-cost stayovers
Fancy hotels in Dubai Deira definitely have over the top prices, however, if you happen to have hotel redemption points, take your chance and try out a night or two in places like AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel. You can also find normal hotels by referring Booking.com or even opt for Airbnb.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
