10 FREE Things To Do In Dubai!

May 4, 2014 1702 views

Good news! Dubai has many places with free admission among its entire luxury!

Dubai will delight you with its white sand beaches, clear and warm water, amazing architecture and many places for excellent recreation and entertainment.

The good news is that among all attractions of Dubai there are many with free admission! Check our list of the best 10 of them!

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1. The Dubai Fountain

Latitude and longitude: 25.195185, 55.27506

Time of visiting: 1 hour

Distance from the city centre: 12 km

Driving time: 14 min

Gas consumed: 0.7 liters

Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful fountain in the whole world!

The Dubai Fountain is the perfect combination of music and interplay of light and water.

When the magical performance of the fountain starts, you won’t be able to take your eyes off it! You can watch this unearthly beauty absolutely for free! Don’t miss your chance!

2. Najmat Taiba

Najmat Taiba is the world’s biggest gold ring, which has a weight of 63.9 kg and a diameter of 0.5 meters!

You can see this unique gold item for free in the boutique of Kanz Jewels Company. Just visit the famous Gold Souk!

Today, the Najmat Taiba costs more than $3 million!

Did you know?

The world’s most expensive piece of jewelry is “The World’s First Diamond Ring”, which costs $70 million dollars! It is also the world’s first jewelry ring made of solid diamond.

3. Dubai Mall

Latitude and longitude: 25.196759, 55.277099

Time of visiting: 2-3 hours

Distance from the city centre: 12 km

Driving time: 13 min

Gas consumed: 0.8 liters

Dubai Mall is the most beautiful shopping mall in the Middle East and one of the largest entertainment centers in the world!

What does it offer for its visitors? More than 150 restaurants and cafes, 1200 different shops, huge cinema complex, indoor theme extreme-park, Olympic-sized ice rink and, of course, the famous Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo!

4. Jumeirah Beach Residence

Latitude and longitude: 25.178580, 55.219846

Time of visiting: 3 – 4 hours

Distance from the city centre: 23 km

Driving time: 24 min

Gas consumed: 1.4 liters

It is one of the best beaches in Dubai. It’s a lovely and peaceful beach and a perfect place for relaxation and swimming in calm and crystal clear waters.

It covers a huge area! There is a lovely park with the barbecue and picnic areas.

One of the advantages of Jumeirah Beach is a convenient parking zone.

5. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Latitude and longitude: 25.191249, 55.322651

Time of visiting: 3 – 4 hours

Distance from the city centre: 15 km

Driving time: 13 min

Gas consumed: 0.8 liters

This is the only reserve on the territory of Dubai, where you can see many coastal and wetland birds.

The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a home for more than 15,000 birds.

Most tourists come here to see pink flamingoes, which are about 1,000 here. You can watch these beautiful creatures from one of the observation points with the help of binoculars, which sometimes are even unnecessary due to close distance to flocks of birds.

6. Safa Park

Latitude and longitude: 25.186608, 55.246213

Time of visiting: 3 – 4 hours

Distance from the city centre: 13.6 km

Driving time: 12 min

Gas consumed: 0.7 liters

Safa Park is an example of an ideal park. You won’t see any garbage; the park is clean and peaceful. It is a perfect place for family relaxation because here is a kid’s playground, lovely little lake with a range of small animals, many picnic and BBQ areas.

Those who like physical activities will find a lot of well-maintained paths for jogging and riding a bike.

7. Bastakiya Quarter

Latitude and longitude: 25.262835, 55.297406

Time of visiting: 1 – 2 hours

Distance from the city centre: 5.7 km

Driving time: 9 min

Gas consumed: o.3 liters

The Bastakiya Quarter will bring you back to the beginning of the 20s of the 20th century.

While you are walking through the winding streets of the Bastakiya Quarter, you will see cozy, old buildings which create a stunning contrast against the modern skyscrapers.

There are many neat restaurants and shops, so you will be able to find a nice place for relaxation after your excursions.

8. Dubai Camel Museum

Latitude and longitude: 25.263321, 55.297318

Time of visiting: 1 – 2 hours

Distance from the city centre: 5.7 km

Driving time: 9 min

Gas consumed: 0.3 liters

Camel was an indispensable mean of transportation in the conditions of heat, lack of water and food. In addition, farmers have used camels for plowing fields and lifting water from wells. Camel was a source of milk, wool, leather and meat.

Camel is the symbol of steadfastness and strength, independence and dignity for the peoples of the East. Learn more interesting facts about these animals in the Dubai Camel Museum!

9. Wafi City Mall

Latitude and longitude: 25.229585, 55.319345

Time of visiting: 1 – 2 hours

Distance from the city centre: 7.6 km

Driving time: 8 min

Gas consumed: 0.4 liters

Wafi City Mall might be not as large as the Dubai Mall, but it is no less interesting. The Wafi City Mall is decorated in the style of ancient Egypt and has more than 200 shops, restaurants and cafes.

There is also its own entertainment center called the Encounter Zone, which is the favorite place for kids.

10. Khan Murjan Souk

Latitude and longitude: 25.228749, 55.319089

Time of visiting: 1 – 2 hours

Distance from the city centre: 7.6 km

Driving time: 8 min

Gas consumed: 0.4 liters

Khan Murjan Souk is actually the part of the Wafi City Mall. You will find it in the underground section of the mall.

The Khan Murjan Souk is a traditional market with beautiful architecture, which has about 150 stores with traders from all over the Arab world! Visit it and plunge into unique atmosphere of the eastern market!

We are glad to be helpful in planning your fantastic holidays in Dubai!

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