Dubai is known for its riches; host to splendid buildings, world-class restaurants, and magnificent malls, Dubai is one of the most luxurious cities in the world. But this does not mean that there are no free things to do in Dubai.
This article will guide you through numerous spots and activities you can enjoy if you are on a budget. Below is the list of places you can visit and enjoyable activities to experience without spending a penny.
Free Things To Do In Dubai
Bur Dubai Grand Mosque, Dubai
Located in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city, Bur Dubai Grand Mosque is a beautiful facility. The building itself is a wonderful mixture of old and new. From Sunday to Thursday, the management offers free tours with guides from Islamic Information Center so you can know everything there is to know.
Dubai Fountains
Have you ever seen a dull soul watching a dancing fountain? Surely, you haven’t! The Dubai Fountains is one of the coolest places you can visit in Dubai for free. Especially at night, amalgamated by colourful lights and music, the sight is a treat both for the eyes and the heart.
If you are looking for a place to blow off your steam after a hectic week, the Dubai fountains located in Downtown Dubai are the perfect place for you.
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Centre
How would you like a lively and vibrant sight of hundreds of flamingos together? The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Centre in Dubai is home to many bird species, including the wonderful flamingos so you can watch them in their natural habitat. That, too, without spending a single Dirham.
Despite the natural habitat for the birds, the viewing areas are air-conditioned. You do not have to worry about the heat.
Al Seef by Meraas
Located along the banks of Dubai Creek, the project Al Seef by Meraas is home to ancient allies, a vintage lifestyle, and fresh air with comparatively less pollution. A perfect destination for you if you are looking for a break from the hurly-burly world.
It is a free destination and very attractive for the souls who like to look within.
Bastakiya
Among the free things to do in Dubai, Bastakiya is a place for history-lovers. The place is an opportunity for visitors to explore Dubai’s history. The neighbourhood of Bastakiya is also known as Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood.
Bastakiya will content your heart and mind if you are looking to witness traditional desert homes and the city’s old architecture.
Love Lock Bridge
No need to go to Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris for a romantic date night. Dubai got you covered if you are high in feelings and low on budget.
Grab a lock and a key, and enjoy a walk with your lover at the Love Lock Bridge at the Yard. The date can end up with your lock placed on the bridge and the key tossed in the water as a testament to the commitment.
The Coffee Museum
A heaven for coffee lovers! The coffee place in Dubai is an awesome place where you will learn the art of making coffee through the annals of history. The ancient secrets of coffee brewing are kept in the Coffee Museum and you will be amazed to see how with a little bit of this and that, people used to make coffee unparalleled in its aroma and taste.
Spoiler alert: the place can make you high on caffeine!
Riverland Dubai
If you want to experience the villages of the past, Riverland Dubai is the place for you. Located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, Riverland Dubai has the theme of four unique, splendid villages: the 1600s French Village, the 1950s American Boardwalk, the Asian-themed India Gate, and the 1800s piazza at The Peninsula.
Without spending anything, you can, in a way, experience four different worlds.
The Old Souk
Thinking of Dubai is like thinking of glittery malls and state-of-the-art buildings. But the Old Souk in Dubai has completely different vibes. It’s classical, historical, and free!
Stroll the streets of the old Arabia in the Old Souk, capture some vintage portraits, and make classical memories that last. Memories are based on experience and human interaction, not of gems and gold. Can you ask for something more divine?
The Aquaventure Waterpark
You might be wondering what is the famous Aquaventure Park in Atlantis doing here on the list of free things to do in Dubai. You are right, it is not free, but it’s a free treat for the birthday lads!
Register your birthday on the Aquaventure Birthday website and, on your day, enjoy free access to astonishing Aquaventure Park. Because the tickets are usually high-priced, it is definitely worth the wait and hype.
That is not all! The list can definitely be prolonged to about 50+ things but the above-mentioned ones are the best of them. Let us know which one you feel most interested in.
The emirates of Ajman and Fujairah in the UAE are also worth visiting with a lot of free activities and paid ones also. Once you have visited all of them on the list in Dubai, maybe you can try the activities in these emirates also.
