A lot of Middle East visitors are really have the wish to visit the two cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in UAE since they became on the top of travelers destinations choice in the region in favor of the huge evolution that takes place in both cities in fields of entertainment and leisure, besides the various accommodation facilities options.

But actually it was always the financial matters which represented a handicap to do, specially since the two cities are well-known for not being a budget or cheap destination.

So today we come with a list of things you may do to plan a nice travel package to Abu Dhabi and Dubai at a reasonable fare. Let us check:

🗓️ Step 1: Choose the Right Time to Visit

You should always avoid the high seasons when your travel as fares and rates go crazily increase in almost of restaurants, hotels and even flight tickets.
High season here are the new year festivals from second part of December and until the first half of January, By end of Jan also there is the shopping festival, then in Easter times as it is the second big high season in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Also the new year hindu festivals, besides the both Muslim eids Fetter and Adha as Dubai is always a preferred destination to Muslims from gulf, Egypt and north Africa.

🏨 Step 2: Pick Budget-Friendly Accommodation

When you choose your hotel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you should make sure that you gather two important features, first is location; while second is night rate.
Regarding location, you should make sure it is a downtown hotel, and also it is near to metro station so you can move simply and freely with no need to hire a taxi in every time you go around.
Your hotel also should not be very fancy like Burj Arab and Armani of Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Emirates palace of Abu Dhabi, and also not a need to be five stars one.
A good 4 stars hotel (or even 3) will be so much good, you firstly have to make sure it is really a good hotel with good service. You also do not like to suffer!
You can check that online within the online reviewing platforms like See Live Reviews and may be the world Booking.com

✈️ Step 3: Book Cheap Flights

Both cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are listed on the operations of almost of air carriers in world, and since we travel on budget we need to review those carriers and choose the most cheap one of them. and to save money of air tickets, we may follow the below tips:

a. Try to get your flight tickets as early as you can, as much you do earlier as much you get lower fare.
b. Reduce the weight of your luggage as much you can, you do like to be charged for overweight of course. c. Choose budget air carrier and budget class on flight!
d. Avoid the top seasons!

🎒 Step 4: Plan Budget-Friendly Activities

🕌 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Abu Dhabi:

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (FREE)

• Qasr Al Hosn (cheap entry)

• Corniche Beach (FREE)

• Heritage Village (FREE)

🏙️ Affordable Attractions in Dubai:

• Dubai Fountain & Burj Khalifa photo spot (FREE)

• Al Seef Heritage Area (FREE)

• Abra ride on Dubai Creek (AED 1)

🍽️ Step 5: Eat Like a Local

Skip the fancy malls and hotel restaurants. Instead, try local food courts and cafeterias in neighborhoods like Deira, Karama, or Musaffah.

• 🍛 Must-try cheap eats:

  • Shawarma (AED 6–10)

  • Mandi or Biryani (AED 15–25)

  • Falafel sandwiches (AED 5)