Dubai is built to take your money. We help you experience the luxury without the price tag. Navigate the heat, skip the taxi lines, and eat like a Sheikh.
Avoid the crowds and the overpricing with these tips.
You pay $50+ to be squeezed into an elevator and look through dirty glass on Level 124 with hundreds of others.
Go here instead. It's cheaper, open-air, and offers a stunning 360-degree view of the Palm Jumeirah island structure, which you can't see from the Burj.
Dubai is spread out. Taking taxis from the Marina to Downtown can cost $30-$40 each way. Traffic is awful at 6 PM.
The Red Line connects the Airport, Burj Khalifa, Mall of Emirates, and Marina. Buy a "Gold Class" NOL card for a seat in the front carriage with a view.
Garlic whip, pickles, and spit-roasted chicken in soft bread.
📍 Best Spot: Al Mallah (Satwa Street)
The national dish. Spiced rice with slow-cooked lamb or chicken.
📍 Best Spot: Al Fanar Restaurant
Strong tea with milk and cardamom. Costs only 1 AED ($0.30).
📍 Best Spot: Filli Tea or roadside cafeterias
HACK: High-end restaurants (Zuma, Coya) offer 3-course lunches for $30-$40 on weekdays.
📍 Best Spot: DIFC District
Dubai is hot. You need a plan that keeps you indoors during the day and outdoors at night. Our AI optimizes your route for temperature.
Generate Your Own Plan Free →In malls and public spaces, dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered is respectful). At beaches and hotels, swimwear is fine. Bring a pashmina/scarf just in case.
Yes, tourists can drink in licensed hotels, bars, and clubs. You cannot drink in public streets or beaches. Being drunk in public is illegal.
November to March is perfect (20°C - 30°C). Avoid June to September unless you love 45°C+ heat and humidity.