🇦🇪 Ultimate Dubai Self-Drive Guide: Save Money & Avoid Pitfalls!

Even budget travelers can enjoy 6 days, 5 nights in Dubai & Abu Dhabi like royalty! 🏨 Hotel Hacks (All 5-Star Picks! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) 1️⃣ Al Badayer Retreat (Sharjah) Desert oasis between Dubai & Abu Dhabi—choose rooms or luxury tents! Free shuttles, private dune pool, and epic safari tours. Way cheaper than hotels! 2️⃣ Staybridge Suites (Dubai Mall) Budget-friendly but spacious + soundproof. Easy taxi access 🚕. 3️⃣ Hyatt Place (Old Dubai) Quiet, local vibe with tons of cheap eats nearby. 4️⃣ Aloft Airport Basic but 5 mins to terminals (light sleepers beware). 💰 6 Money-Saving Tips 1️⃣ Check Google Maps menu prices before dining—some spots are crazy expensive! 2️⃣ Skip restaurant juices (25 AED)—buy 3-5 AED juices at Carrefour instead. 3️⃣ Dubai Fountain views? Skip Tribes—1st-floor KFC gives front-row seats for free! 4️⃣ Rent with Hertz (cheapest). Photograph the car 360° pre/post rental + note mileage. 5️⃣ Navigation: Use Waze (Google Maps loves detours). Avoid speeding/yellow lines! 6️⃣ Souvenirs: Haggle hard—180 AED robes → 60 AED is doable! 🛂 Entry Requirements 1️⃣ Visa-free for Chinese passports (just bring yours!). 2️⃣ Exchange $200 at arrival (enough for 2 people). 3️⃣ Iris scan: Remove contacts/glasses during immigration. #DubaiTravel #AbuDhabi #RoadTrip #BudgetHacks