Top 10 Places to Visit in Dubai for Free

This is the list of top free place to visit in Dubai where you can go out with friends and family. These tourist destination are very much popular among tourist. It is indeed difficult to perceive Dubai as a place where you can get to do a plethora of things for free. Rather sightseeing and enjoyment in Dubai would always come in plush and neat packages that cost you a hole in your pocket. Yet you would be surprised to know about a hoard of things that come quite free in Dubai. Apart from shopping in luxurious malls and enjoying the packages at five star hotels, you might take time out to explore the city and have a glimpse of its free wall frescos, the beaches, the flamingos in the water and a ride up and down the Dubai creek, all for free or as much as one dirham to spend.

10 Free Tourist Spot to Visit in Dubai

There are few secret places where you can visit without spending a penny. So, go on and get a taste of the best entertainment in Dubai, all for free.

Exhibition of potters and weavers

Dubai heritage and CultureIf you are a connoisseur of traditional art and craft, you might visit the exhibition of weavers and potters and artists that speak volumes of the Dubai heritage and culture. The place is Al Shindagha and it offers one of the best free experiences in Dubai. The place is located near the mouth of the creek in Dubai.

You can visit the place from Saturday to Thursday from 8.30 to 10 pm and from 3.30 pm to 10 pm on Fridays.

 

The Camel Museum

The Camel Museum in Dubai How about knowing about the camels so prevalent in Dubai? Let us explore the Al Shindagha area camel museum which is yet another free visit. The museum tells us about the history of the camels in UAE, about camel racing and also about the Arabian people and their relationship with the camels. You can also learn about camel anatomy. There is also an auditorium for all presentations.

The place is the Shindagha Heritage Village. The place can be visited from Sunday to Thursdays between 8 am and 2 pm.

 

Free Yoga ClassesAttend free yoga classes in Dubai

How about a visit to the free yoga classes in Dubai if you are a fitness freak? You can visit these classes spread all across the city. The one-hour classes are quite a fitness regimen to keep you fit and healthy during your Dubai tour.

You can visit the classes daily for one hour between 5.30 pm to 7.3 0pm. The classes are available in Bur Dubai Creek, Deira Creek, Zabeel Creek, Internet City, and JLT Park.

Watch movies under the stars

Watch movie in open areaNow that’s quite a unique and moving experience! Watching movies under the stars. It is free and you get to watch your favorite movie under a canopy of stars and an experience that every person should experience in Dubai.

The venue is the Pyramids Rooftop Complex. You can watch movies 8.30 pm onwards on Sundays.

 

Main Aquarium Tank

The Dubai Aquairum

Did you know you could actually view the main tank of the Dubai Aquarium all for free instead of paying 70 dirhams to go inside? The view is free from outside and at the entrance to the Dubai Mall.

The whole aquarium is set up in a large panel in acrylic and the place could be well on your itinerary.

You can visit the place and stare as long as you can at any time, any day.

Musical Fountains on display

Musical Fountain in Dubai

It is a feast for the eyes to watch the beautiful fountain dancing to musical tunes just outside the Dubai Mall. The experience is out of the world but it absolutely free to experience.

The place is outside Dubai Mall and the fountain operates for 3 to 4 minutes after every 30 minutes.

The fountain is always surrounded by a large crowd. You can try and settle down at a good place for a wonderful view of the famous fountain. If you love this place then consider going Miracle garden in Dubai which is perfect destination for kids and family.

The Corniche Jumeira BeachThe Jumeirah Beach

This is one of the major attractions in Dubai as it offers a beach in front of 800 meters, showers, jogging tracks, picnic areas that are shaded and play areas for children.

This is a fourteen kilometers long corniche that extends from the Dubai Marine Resort to the Burj Al Arab Hotel. The place is next to Dubai Beach Resort. You can have delicious meals in Burj Al Arab with your dear one.

The Souk in Deira District

deira creek

Near the Ras Metro Station and at the northern part of the Deira Creek is a place you can visit for free and explore the markets there. This is an exotic market of wares like frankincense, spices, gold, and rich pashmina shawls and clothing.

You can visit the place and this is indeed a haunt for good photography. Of course, you have to pay the price for the products if you intend to buy them. And if you like this place then also consider romantic Dhow cruise dinner creek.

 

Watch Free Wrestling

Free Wrestling match in DubaiPeople, sports minded would love to watch local wrestling for free. The place is Deira, that has a sandlot behind the fish market there. The contestants are the multitudes of laborers who come from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

People gather around them and cheer them while the brave men wrestle and exhibit their glorious efforts to entertain the viewers. The time is 5 pm onwards on every Friday.

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Friday Night Club for free

A place to chill out all for free in Dubai is the Friday club. The ambiance is chic with over-sized lampshades and leather sofas to recline when fagged out after a warm-up dance.

You can enjoy the best hits of the long lost 80’s and 90’s hits. The place is open on Fridays between 10 pm to 3 pm in the morning.

So these were the places in Dubai where you can visit without spending a penny or paying at very nominal rate. Let us know if you know any other similar place.