Dubai is famous for its luxuriously appointed hotels, but there are lots of good attractions for those on holidays in Dubai apart from being pampered. Indeed, horse riding, shopping for jewellery and great beaches will keep you occupied on your cheap holidays. Dubai after all is a world class destination, full of a wide variety of things to fill your time.
Some of the world's most luxurious hotels have risen from the Dubai desert or shoreline. Holidays to Dubai Desert are a good trip outside the city where you can see the magnificence of a desert at first hand. The Burj AL Arab is among the more notable you don't see many hotels the shape of a ship's sail. Not only that, it's currently the tallest hotel in the world into the bargain.
The beach is the best place to start your holiday. Head to Jumeira Road where you will find lots of gorgeous beaches to lounge on. Take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful warm climate and get a bit of a tan. When you get too hot you can stop into one of the many beach-front hotels and get a nice cooling drink.
Next do some shopping and head off to the local markets to get a bit of culture and pick up some souvenirs. Of particular note are the jewellery stores which sell amazing gold. You can pick up something for a loved one, or even arrange to have a piece made custom for you. Actually Dubai is really good location foe weekend.
Finally, it's time to saddle up and do some horse riding. Dubai is famous for horse riding so you can organise to go on a tour. You can also witness some spectacular horse racing. Watch out for the Dubai World Cup which is one of the most important thoroughbred group races in the world.