1. Discounts

Looking for a stay-cation or just some self-love? Before reaching for your black card, try your Emirates ID instead.

A Dubai resident’s Emirates ID card can sometimes save you money. Think discounts on massages, reduced rates on hotel stays and more. So when thinking about treating yourself, ask if there are discounts for Dubai residents. We call that a double treat. Some quick recommendations for staycations.

With 100s of small restaurants alongside the streets of Dubai, whether you are craving Indian, Filipino, Arabic, African dishes and much more; eating out on a budget is not an issue. From Shawarmas, Chicken Porotta to a full dinner, you can find a meal from 5 AED and onwards.

For those looking for a more formal setting, it is the Dubai institution of happy hour that should be your new best friend if you want to save money but don’t want to miss going out. Every day of the week, the city is awash with amazing deals, ranging from buy-one-get-one-free bonanzas to amazing discounts on food and beverages, multiple meal deals, drink packages, and much more. You don’t have to pay full price every time if you do your research.

The UAE offers a plethora of ways to save money when it comes to buying essentials, whether it’s grocery shopping, or bulk purchases.

One to find the best deals across Dubai is to take full advantage of Dubai’s classifieds and various social groups. A few recommendations are below

It’s easy to jump in a taxi or to renew your monthly rental car, but imagine how much you’d save if you could reduced your usage for a few weeks. I recommend checking out

i. Car Lift Services

To travel across Dubai, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other places, you can book a shared car at relatively low prices.

ii. Calculate Your Journeys

You can use apps like S’hail to calculate your journeys and find the shortest routes and cheapest combinations — metro, bus, cab.

In this article, we have covered the general areas of concern — Discount offers, Eating Out, Shopping and Transportation.

I believe Dubai can be enjoyed on a budget in more than one way, if you do your research well.

I hope you found this information useful to you!

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