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Dubai

Dubai

The Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa rising over Downtown at dusk

Budget Travel·9 min read

Dubai on a Budget: Free Beaches, Metro Rides, and One Big Splurge

Dubai on a budget is real: ride the AED 1 abra, hit free beaches like Kite Beach, sleep in Deira, and blow the savings on one desert safari.