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Tips for Dubai First-Time Visitors

  • May 8, 2024
  • Robert

Dubai, known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, and vibrant nightlife, is a city in the that attracts millions of visitors each year. Check out the following tips to make your stay there unforgettable.

How to choose a hotel

Choosing a hotel is an important option while travelling around the world. A nice place to stay will enhance the emotions of being in new country and the bad one can ruin the mood for the whole vacation. When choosing a hotel in Dubai, consider the following factors:
• Location. Decide whether you want to stay near the beach, shopping malls, or other attractions. Dubai has various neighborhoods offering different experiences.
• Amenities. Consider what amenities are important to you, such as swimming pools, gyms, restaurants, spa facilities, etc.
• Rating. Check online reviews on platforms like TripAdvisor or Booking.com to get an idea of other guests’ experiences.
• Budget. Set a budget for your accommodation. Dubai has a wide range of hotels, from budget to luxury options.

How to plan your budget

Planning the budget is an important step in preparing for the trip that helps to make the most of the experience without overspending. To plan it effectively, look for hotels that fit your wallet best. Consider staying in areas like Deira or Bur Dubai, which may offer more affordable options compared to the city center or beachfront. Use public transport that is relatively inexpensive. Explore local eateries and street food markets for affordable dining options.

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Must see places

Dubai is a variety of locations and places to visit. It’s one of the most popular destinations all over the world. There are a lot of modern archetecture wonders and historical places every tourist should see. 
• Burj Khalifa. The tallest building in the world with an observation deck providing a view of the whole city from the 155th floor!
• Fountains of Dubai. A unique dancing show of water and light to music.
• Aquarium in Dubai Mall. One of the largest world’s aquariums where you can see stingrays, sharks, crocodiles and other marine life animals.
• Palm Jumeirah. An island created by human hands in the form of a palm tree. The most luxurious hotels and villas in the city are located here.
• The gold market. A place where you can buy gold, silver, precious stones and other jewelry.

Discover more must see places in Dubai in the article. Here you will find tips on what to do in the city, how to dress and more! 

Transportation options

Transportation options in Dubai include:
• metro that is one of the most modern and convenient forms of public transport in the city;
• buses which routes cover almost all areas of the city;
• taxis that are available throughout the whole city;
• carsharing companies such as Careem and Uber that offer on-demand car rental services;
• bicycles which can be rented in such service as, for example, Dubai Bike Share.

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Local attractions

Dubai has plenty of local attractions that will keep everyone busy for hours.
• Visit The Old town, which is the historic district of Dubai with traditional Arab houses made of clay and wind.
• Walk around the halls of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House Museum and take a look at the photographs, documents and art objects collection.
• Buy various spices, herbs, nuts and other food products in Spice Souk market.
• Learn about the history of the city and its development in Dubai Museum.
• Watch the various animals from all over the world in Dubai Zoo or spend some time in a huge Miracle Garden Flower Park with lots of flowers and plant species.
All in all, travelling to Dubai is a unique experience that would bring you pleasure and plunge into unforgettable atmosphere.

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Robert

Robert has worked in travel for over 35 years, running tour operators in Pakistan, Italy & the UK, writing guide books and articles and running a conservation charity that fights species extinction and habitat loss worldwide. He's trekked coast to coast across Borneo, climbed to 6,500 metres in the Himalayas, travelled the the length of the Silk Road and been chased out of a bar in Lesotho by a Warthog.

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