The first association many people may have with Dubai is excessive wealth and opulence. But you may be surprised to learn that three are many great free ways to experience this city. Here are 4 examples.
Coffee Museum Dubai
This ‘shrine’ to all things coffee is located in a villa in the Al Fahidi neighborhood and has an impressive collection of coffee-related artifacts, including a 300-year-old coffeepot. Entry is free, and the many roasting demonstrations give the whole museum a lovely aroma.
Ride an Abra
Okay, technically a ride in an abra isn’t free, but it costs 1 UAE dirham, which is as good as. Hop into one of the wooden boats on either side of the Dubai Creek and take in the view of the old and new Dubai.
Check Out the Art at AlSerkal Avenue
AlSerkal Avenue is full of warehouse spaces offering a range of entry-free galleries. You can wander around the pop-up shops and concept spaces, and of course, stop for a drink in one of the cute cafes.
See the Flamingos at Ras Al Khor
At the Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, you can pick up a pair of binoculars and take a closer look at the hundreds of pink flamingos that live in the water near the junction of Ras Al Khor Road and the Dubai-Al Ain highway.
