The best free activities in Dubai

The Emirate of Dubai is rich in diverse and charming tourist areas that attract the eyes and captivate hearts. Despite the high luxury in the emirate, there are tourist areas that can be visited at a low or free cost, and that are enjoyable for the tourist, resident, and their family members, without the need to spend money on entry tickets.
There are many free attractions in Dubai that leave an unforgettable memory for its visitors, and are suitable for people traveling on a low budget. From stunning views to cultural experiences, natural wonders, and day and night activities, you can never get bored in this charming emirate.
Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City is one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in Dubai, and is only 5 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. It also includes many wonderful restaurants and entertainment centers.
Every evening, visitors will enjoy the “Imagine” water, light and laser show daily at Festival Bay.
Dubai Dancing Fountain
Head to the Dubai Mall waterfront promenade to see the dancing Dubai Fountain, located next to the tallest building in the world, where the latest technology is used to provide amazing free shows. Watch the water rise 140 meters into the air and dance to the tunes of traditional Arabic music, Indian pop songs and international songs by the most famous stars.

“The Looking Point”
Enjoy the most amazing views and take the most beautiful pictures from the viewing point “The Looking Point” in “Dubai Harbour”. This new and innovative landmark consists of a horizontal walkway extending 26 meters above the water and 11.65 meters high, providing unobstructed views of Dubai Creek and Downtown Dubai, and its visit is completely free.
Al Fahidi neighborhood
It is customary for a person to start his day by drinking coffee, and there is no free morning activity in Dubai better than visiting the Coffee Museum in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, and trying coffee there, and learning about its origins, which go back to the legend of the shepherd “Kaldi,” the discoverer of coffee beans, and how it arrived in the region from Ethiopian lands, and the importance of coffee throughout the world in addition to Arab traditions, and includes archaeological coffee mills that were used in World War I, and historical data about coffee and brewing utensils. Old.
The museum operates from 9 am to 5 pm, seven days a week except Friday.
After visiting the Coffee Museum, it is recommended to take a tour of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood. Every path and corridor in this neighborhood tells the story of the traditional life that has prevailed in the emirate since the middle of the nineteenth century, and enjoy viewing the traditional wind towers in the neighborhood built of coral stone, teak, plaster, sandalwood and palm trunks, which represent only a small part of its history.
After completing the tour in the neighborhood, you can visit the textile market, perfume market, and spice market, which are close to the neighborhood.
Ras Al Khor Reserve
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is located a short distance from the city and contains large numbers of birds, and is a breeding area for many crustaceans, mammals, fish, flamingos and other animals that visitors flock to see.
Dubai Municipality supervises the reserve, which includes three areas where visitors can watch birds for free, from the observation platforms in the reserve, which are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm in the winter, and from 6 am to 6 pm between the months of April and September. Flamingos usually appear between 10 am and 4 pm, and one hour is enough to learn about the diversity of flora and fauna in the reserve.
Turtle Lake
The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has succeeded in rehabilitating more than 2,100 sick and injured turtles and returning them to their natural habitat in the waters of the Arabian Gulf since its launch in 2004, with satellite tracking equipment installed on some of these turtles to learn more about these endangered creatures.
You can visit the lake and see turtles for free at the Jumeirah Al Naseem Hotel.

Dubai beaches
Dubai’s open beaches are distinguished by their natural beauty and free entry, while providing various facilities and services for all individuals.
Among the most prominent free beaches in the emirate are Jumeirah Open Beach, JBR Beach, Al Sufouh Beach, and Sunset Beach.
These beaches provide the opportunity to swim and enjoy their facilities, although using some additional services carries an additional cost.

Lake of love
This destination consists of two lakes in the shape of two hearts intertwined with the word “Love” in English. Visitors can take a walk or have barbecues in designated areas and see different types of wild animals and birds.
This wonderful destination includes more than 100 species of animals, flowers and plants, and has gained great popularity and is considered one of the most beautiful places in the city.

Lake Al Qudra
It is about 30 minutes away from Dubai by car, and provides a wonderful sunset scene in the Dubai desert with a wonderful view of the waterfront.
The lake contains desert foxes and oryx, and 170 species of birds that live in the vicinity of the lakes, such as swans, geese, ducks, flamingos, the hump-billed hawk and the Asian bustard.

Public parks
Dubai has many beautiful parks where you can enjoy a fun day out.
Parks in the emirate, such as: Al Safa Park and Zabeel Park, provide stunning landscapes, playgrounds and picnic areas, and organize fun activities at specific times of the year. You can view these activities through the events schedule in Dubai.

Discover the arts
Alserkal Avenue is considered one of the most famous art centers in the city and includes 20 art galleries inside innovative warehouses that you can visit for free, such as “La Galerie Nationale” and “Isabelle van den Eynde” gallery, which displays contemporary works of art inspired by the Middle East. This area currently covers an area of ​​500,000 square feet and includes many artistic spaces, restaurants and shops, as well as hosting the most amazing events.

To move between these different tourist areas, you can use public transportation in Dubai, and view its guide here.