People who live or work in Dubai can have free tours and picnics in December 2024.
In December, citizens and residents of Dubai can go on free tours.
The Textile Souk in Dubai
The Gold and Spice Souks are across the Dubai Creek from the Textile Souk in Bur Dubai. The Textile Souk is full of vendors selling brightly coloured fabrics and all the fashion designers' needs. Even if you're not Alexander McQueen, don't rule out the chance to look around for free in Dubai in the afternoon.Open Saturday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bur Dubai's Ali Bin Abi Talib Street.
Museum of Traditional Architecture in Dubai
This building is almost 100 years old and used to be the home of Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum. It now holds a collection of old building tools and decorations that were used in Dubai and the other emirates. This book also tells the story of the Emirati building over time. This is without a doubt one of the best free things to do in Dubai.Open Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bur Dubai, Al Fahidi Street (04 515 5000).
Waterfront Market in Dubai
Some people shed a few tears (and scales) when the old Deira Fish Market closed, but this huge, discount-filled place is a good replacement. We could look at the different finds for hours. Going on a day trip is very different from what you might expect. You can look around for free even if you're not shopping, and you can get ideas for dinner for free.Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week... Visit the Deira Enrichment Project on Al Khaleej Road or call 800 627 538 to talk to someone about it.
Historical Neighbourhood of Al Fahidi in Dubai
For history buffs, this is one of the best free things to do in Dubai. For one day, forget about the towers and see what Dubai looked like before it found oil. You can get a sense of Al Fahidi's history just by walking through its small streets. It used to be the centre of business and culture in Dubai, where history-making ideas were born.Open every day, 24 hours a day. Bur Dubai's Al Fahidi (04 515 5000).
Museum of Camel in Dubai
Museum of CamelLike camels? Want to find out more about them in Dubai for free? Camel riding is a big part of Dubai's history, and you can learn more about how the Bedouins used horses to stay alive here. This place was once a stable for sheikhs, and now it's a love letter to the ships of the desert.Open Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bur Dubai's Al Shindagha Historical Area (04 392 0368).
The Museum of Coffee in Dubai
If you like coffee, this is one of the best free things to do in Dubai. Emiratis are said to live on coffee instead of oil, and this place is a celebration of all things coffee-related. On the first floor, you can see different cooking methods and artefacts related to them. Upstairs, you can grab a coffee and read about why coffee makes us feel full of beans.Open Saturday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coffeemuseum.ae (04 353 8777) is in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
The Coin Museum in Dubai
We miss the days of trading goods for goods, but these days, you can't get very far without cash. This beautiful building in Bur Dubai has eight rooms full of information about old money from the UAE and other places. There are different sides to the same coin here. You can get in for free.Open Sunday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bur Dubai's Al Shindagha Historical Area (04 392 0368).
Historic Village of Hatta in Dubai
Ever think about what the first villages in Dubai looked like? This exact copy is the closest thing you'll get to the real thing. Check out Bait al Wali, the home of the local masters, to get a sense of how they lived before you killed your enemies (or at least dreamed about doing so) from one of the watchtowers. It's one of the best free things to do in Dubai, even though it's pretty gross.From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday through Thursday; from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday. Call Hatta at 04-852-1374.Walk or jog along Kite Beach.Things to do in Dubai for freeWhile we love flying kites (all the way up), when we want to do something a little less relaxing, we can't say no to the running track that goes back and forth past this beautiful beach. If you go to Dubai's Kite Beach, the run's beautiful views will make you want to fly too. The good news? You don't need to pay to enjoy yourself.Open every day, 24 hours a day. Sunset Beach, Kite Beach, and Jumeirah 1.
The Jebel Hafeet in Dubai
Even though Al Ain is called the "Garden City," we're more interested in the rough beauty of the nearby Jebel Hafeet mountain range. It will take four hours to get from base camp to better viewing points from which hikers can see Al Ain below and the huge desert below. For more experienced hikers, don't forget to break in your walking shoes before you take your first step. If you don't, you could get some major blisters. Although the views are better from the top, getting there will take a lot of hard work, so put on your headphones and listen to a good show.
See the Dubai FountainOur visiting family members are all different ages, but when it comes to this amazing site, we always act like the friendly uncle. There may be a theme here, but since this is a country that made its money by going to sea, it's not a surprise that there are so many references to water. One of the best free things to do in Dubai is this.
At Jebel Ali Racecourse, you can cheer on the horses in Dubai
Everyone knows about the Dubai World Cup, but in Dubai, horse races happen all winter long. The best news? Being able to get in doesn't cost a lot of money. You can get into Jebeli Ali Racecourse for free. It's close to the Greens and Emirates Hills. You can get close to the rails and hear the racehorses roaring by. The crowd is enthusiastically cheering for the horses, especially if a horse trained in the area wins. Races are going on until the end of March, so you don't have to dress up or wear a fancy hat. Just go for a fun time out.Free. Dubai Racing Club, Jebel Ali Racecourse.
Watch a free movie in JLT in Dubai
You can watch a movie in the park for free at JLT Cinema Under the Stars until March 2, 2023. This is a great way to save money on exercise. Film fans are in for a treat every Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m., so grab your blankets and head over to the JLT Park in Cluster Q.Free. Every Saturday until March 2. Cluster Q, JLT. "Cinema-under-the-stars-2023." jlt.ae/whats-on.
