Dubai has a reputation for costing a fortune, and to be fair, it can. Brunches, rooftops and observation decks add up fast. But the city most backpackers actually experience is a different place entirely: creek ferries for pocket change, public beaches with skyline views, souks that smell of cardamom and saffron, and neighbourhoods where dinner…
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Hidden Gems In Dubai
Dreaming beyond Dubai’s gleaming skyscrapers? While the Burj Khalifa and Atlantis get all the glory, Dubai is packed with off-the-beaten-track treasures. Imagine wandering a quiet old quarter in the shadow of the Creek, spotting flamingos in city wetlands, or picnicking by a heart-shaped desert lake. These hidden gems in Dubai let backpackers experience the city…
How to do Dubai without a sheik’s budget
Visiting Dubai on a budget? Known as a destination beloved by the rich and famous, Dubai still has some half-hidden gems that can be enjoyed on a budget. Even a backpacker’s shoe-string budget! When you travel to the United Arab Emirates, you can befriend a Sheik and wait to be invited to one of their…
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