Pure Travel
  • About
  • Destination Inspiration
  • Tips & Advice
  • Guide
  • Travel Writing
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Conservation
  • Privacy
  • Travel Writing Competition 2025
  • Reviews
  • Travel Resources
  • T&C
  • Contact Us
  • Conservation
  • Privacy
  • Travel Writing Competition 2025
  • Reviews
  • Travel Resources
  • T&C
  • Contact Us
Pure Travel
Pure Travel
  • About
  • Destination Inspiration
  • Tips & Advice
  • Guide
  • Travel Writing
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Travel Resources

5 Things you can do in Dubai for free

  • May 18, 2017
  • admin

What comes to mind when you think of Dubai? Is it the towering skyscrapers? Designer stores? Or maybe the luxurious hotels on the Palm Jumeirah? We certainly bet the word ‘free’ doesn’t come to mind! But did you know that there are many things to do in Dubai that won’t cost you a penny?

That means you can save more money for sampling the delicious cuisine that the city has to offer!

Travel expert, Nicky Cox, at HolidayGems.co.uk reveals the top five unmissable Dubai activities that are absolutely free!

Look up at the tallest building in the world

It’s no secret that Dubai is home to the tallest building in the world, the breathtaking Burj Khalifa. Yes, seeing the views from this feat of engineering is an unforgettable experience, but seeing the building itself from the ground is just as spectacular. The Burj Khalifa stretches 830 metres into the sky, that’s more than half a mile!

Witnessing the tallest manmade structure ever built is an exceptional experience, plus it goes without saying that it makes for some fantastic photo opportunities! We can bet that not many people will have a profile pic of them with the striking Burj Khalifa towering over them in the background.

Be amazed by the Dubai Fountain

Image credit: Travel Digg

No, we’re not expecting you to stand by a little fountain and pretend to be excited. These are fountains… Dubai style! So it really will come as no surprise that these fountains are bigger, better and much more awe-inspiring than any others on the planet.

The Dubai Fountain is the world’s largest choreographed fountain system, set in a lake at the base of the world’s tallest building – so it really doesn’t get more spectacular than this! The fountains shoot water as high as 450 feet into the air – that’s higher than most buildings!

Top up your tan at the beach

Image credit: Discover Dubai

While many of the beaches in Dubai are privately owned by hotels, there are still a selection of free beaches that are open to the public. You may have to pay extra for a sun lounger, but who needs one of those? Just lay your towel on the sand and you’re all set to soak up some of that glorious Middle Eastern sunshine!

Some amazing free beaches to try include 4×4 beach off Beach Road, the beach down by The Walk at JBR or Kite Beach.

Stroll around Bastakiya

Image credit: Flashy Dubai

Originally constructed back in the late 1600s, Bastakiya is the oldest residential area in Dubai. It’s located in Bar Dubai, which is the city’s historical district, and has been recently restored to its former glory, making it a stunning place to take a holiday stroll.

Bastakiya is also home to the Dubai Museum, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding and the Arabian Tea House, making this a fantastic and insightful way to spend half a day in Dubai.

Wander around a traditional souk

Souks are traditional Middle Eastern marketplaces, but you don’t have to buy anything to get the full effect of these bustling places. Dubai has a reputation as being a modern city, but these traditional Arabian markets are still an essential part of life in the UAE.

Some of the most famous souks in Dubai include: the Gold Souk, the Spice Souk, the Perfume Souk, the Textile Souk, the Souk Madinat and the Dubai Mall Souk.

If you’re considering a trip to Dubai, it doesn’t have to cost the earth! In fact, we offer a wide range of cheap Dubai holidays to suit all tastes and budgets. Check out our Dubai section for more information. Happy holidays!

Share
Tweet
Related Topics
  • Dubai
  • Emirates
  • UAE
  • winter sun
admin

Previous Article
  • Destination Inspiration

Everything You Need To Know About Campervanning Around Australia

  • May 18, 2017
  • admin
View Post
Next Article
  • Travel Resources

The Worlds Instagram Hotspots

  • May 19, 2017
  • admin
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Travel Resources

5 Best US Wildlife Destinations: Manatees, Wolves & More

  • Jules
  • May 28, 2025
A glamorous woman on holiday
View Post
  • Travel Resources

Travel Light, Smell Divine: Small Perfumes for the Modern Explorer

  • Jules
  • May 27, 2025
Great Migration
View Post
  • Travel Resources

Serengeti Migration Safari: Nature’s Greatest Show on Earth

  • Jules
  • May 21, 2025
Relocating - a family in new home
View Post
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel Resources

Trading Zip Codes and Time Zones – What It Really Takes to Relocate Across State Lines

  • Jules
  • May 19, 2025
Drone shot of a beach
View Post
  • Travel Resources

How to Plan a Trip That Balances Rest and Fun

  • Jules
  • May 12, 2025
A view of Cannon Beach Oregon
View Post
  • Travel Resources

Adventure Together: Creative Ideas for Your Next Family Trip to Cannon Beach

  • Jules
  • May 12, 2025
A young man looking out over the mountains while on a hike.
View Post
  • Travel Resources

How to Add More Outdoor Fun to Your Family Travel Plans

  • Jules
  • May 12, 2025
View Post
  • Travel Resources

Family Travel Made Easy: Tips Every Parent Should Know

  • Jules
  • May 12, 2025
Pure Travel
  • About
  • Destination Inspiration
  • Tips & Advice
  • Guide
  • Travel Writing
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Pure Travel
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}