While Dubai may be renowned for transits, this desert-bound Vegas has a charm of its own. A vacation to visit the city of lights in desert dunes will require planning prior to the arrival, for the places to visit and adventures to behold are as many as the grains of sands that cover the lands of the city.

Alberto-g-rovi, Dubai mall-2011 (2), CC BY-SA 3.0

Sites Worth the Price

Visit, shop and dine in malls that cannot be compared to any other in the world. While the country is home to the largest shopping mall in the world, the city invites tourists to explore new malls located in every inch of the city. Apart from shopping, the city is also known for its breath-taking sceneries, magnificent skyscrapers and not to forget thrilling desert safaris that get one’s heart racing.

Expected Costs

Dubai welcomes all types of travellers. From backpackers to those who seek refuge in luxury resorts in Dubai will be able to choose from a range of great hotels like Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort. The estimated backpacker budget amounts to approximately 260 AED per day, while the mid-range traveller may lodge at a decent hotel or Airbnb with 770 AED per day. However, a luxury traveller’s budget will approximately cost close to 1,425 AED for a stay at a fancy hotel, paired with some exciting site visits to savour.

Getting Around the City

Dubai offers a myriad of choices for travel across the city. While the Dubai metro is the most convenient mode of public transportation, taking you to any corner of the city or at least closer to your destination, if you can spare more change, a ferry or a taxi can also be taken. Further, the city offers its visitors and residents car rental facilities and ridesharing on Uber and Careem.

Safety Assured

Your safety will not be compromised when travelling in Dubai. As a highly commercialised and tourist-friendly city, violent crimes and thefts are not so common in the area. However, it is always recommended to hold onto your belongings and keep them safe, as you will be travelling on foreign soil. Dubai is not too welcoming of public displays of affection, immodest dressing, unpermitted photography of people and drunken behaviour.