They say the best things in life are free- and it’s true! We have rounded up some exciting activities you can do in Dubai without spending a single dirham!
1. Enjoy lasers, lights, fountains & jaw-dropping video displays!
Photo from Time Out Dubai
IMAGINE at Dubai Festival City is one of the top free attractions in the city running regularly throughout the week, and pops up with some pretty mega performances on special occasions, too. The original production, A Child’s Dream, is just that and more. It’s an opportunity for the family to witness something truly sensational.
HOW TO GO THERE FROM IBIS ONE CENTRAL: 13-minute drive away from the hotel
2. Unwind at JLT Park
Photo from Time Out Dubai
In Jumeirah Lakes Towers, behind clusters O and P, sits JLT Park, a place perfect for family weekends. To keep the kids happy, there are playgrounds with everything from sandpits to swings.
HOW TO GO THERE FROM IBIS ONE CENTRAL: Via metro red line. ibis One Central is within walking distance from World Trade Centre station.
3. Spend a day at the beach
Photo from Oddvisor
Kite Beach is one of the best beaches in Dubai for kitesurfers, watersports and list of beach activities. If staying on land is more your thing, you’re bound to find a game of beach volleyball to join, along with a welcoming vibe and plenty of new friends to make in the process. Or, if you’re looking for a more chilled out vibe, Kite Beach exudes adrenaline as much as it does serenity and a casual beachside atmosphere.
HOW TO GO THERE FROM IBIS ONE CENTRAL: Out hotel offers free shuttle service to Kite Beach!
4. Watch the Dancing Fountain
Photo from Time Out Dubai
The Dubai Fountain is the world’s largest choreographed fountain system, performing mesmerizing watery routines to the likes of Whitney Houston, Enrique Iglesias, and Celine Dion. The shows take place every half hour in the evenings starting from 6 pm to 11 pm (and until 11.30pm on weekends).
HOW TO GO THERE FROM IBIS ONE CENTRAL: Out hotel offers free shuttle service to Dubai Mall!
5. Go bird-watching
Photo from Insydo
In the middle of this bustling metropolis lies a natural wetland and protected reserve for migrating birds en route between East Africa and West Asia. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary features a collection of salt flats, mudflats, mangrove forests and lagoons – a treasure trove of flora and fauna that sees millions of visitors each year.
HOW TO GO THERE FROM IBIS ONE CENTRAL: 18-minute drive away from the hotel
