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8 affordable luxury experiences in Dubai
Living your best life in Dubai needn't cost much.
If you're after a taste of the high life without blowing your budget, you're in luck as the city is full of ways to feel fancy for less.
Whether it's private breakfasts or picture-perfect padel courts, we've found the best ways to add a little bougie to your week – all for under Dhs100.
Here are eight affordable luxury experiences to help you dial up the glam on a budget.
Have a private waterside breakfast
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For a fancy breakfast in a private setting, head to The Pods in JBR where you'll dine in your own booth.
Treat yourself to a lovely morning spread starting from only Dhs49.
Dhs49. Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Sat-Sun 8am-noon. The Pods, Bluewaters Island, (04 453 8994).
Check out a Dior-themed restaurant
Set in a Dior-themed train carriage, Blume in Dubai Mall offers a little slice of Parisian elegance.
For just Dhs90, you'll be treated to a fancy Turkish feast if you head here for breakfast. Need lunch plans? This costs less than Dhs100 too.
Open daily, 10am-2am. Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, (04 495 6888).
Pamper yourself with a luxurious mani
Due for a mani?
You can get Dhs50 off on your first session of pampering, whether that's a lash extension or a mani-pedi, at the luxurious Sisters Beauty Lounge. A classic mani will cost only Dhs70 with the offer.
From Dhs70. Mon-Wed 9am-11pm, Thu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sun 9am-midnight. Mall of the Emirates, (800 7478377).
Play padel at a picture-perfect court
Padel Edition serves up one of the most stylish (and photogenic) courts in the city, and for just Dhs80 per person during off-peak hours, you can smash your fitness goals while looking good doing it.
After your game, cool down with an ice bath or take a time out in the infrared sauna at the on-site recovery studio.
Later, swing by the mini café for a post-matcha latte and a well-earned breather. And of course, don't forget to snap some lovely shots for the gram.
Dhs80 (per person, off-peak hours). Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm. Al Quoz, (04 348 7481).
Sip complimentary grape at an oyster bar
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The MAINE Oyster Bar has a midweek treat where you can enjoy complimentary grape on Wednesdays from 8pm.
This low-key seafood bar brings a nice New England charm and is perfect for catching up with friends after work.
Free. Sun-Tue noon-1am, Wed-Sat noon-2am. The DoubleTree by Hilton, JBR. (04 457 6719)
Check out Skyview Lounge to experience Burj Al Arab
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If ticking off Dubai icons is still on your list, settle into Burj Al Arab's Skyview Lounge for a drink.
There are plenty of grape and mixed drinks under Dhs100, plus access to one of the most jaw-dropping views in the city.
Open daily, 1pm-11.30pm. Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, (800 323232).
Explore galaxies at AYA Universe
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This part digital art gallery, part playground is a cool spot to check out. Tour through 12 immersive space-themed zones and enjoy swimming in a giant galaxy ball pit, run through rain or lie down to look up at the stars.
An absolutely surreal space, aesthetic and sure to make your insta followers green with envy.
Dhs135 (general admission). Dhs99 (discounted rate for UAE residents). Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight. Wafi City, Oud Metha, (04 542 0300).
Tuck into French fare in a greenhouse setting
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Okay, this is Dhs5 over budget – but it's definitely worth it. If strolling through a summer market in Paris seems like the perfect way to spend your afternoon, head to Eugène Eugène at Mall of the Emirates.
The Dhs105 business lunch lets you choose between dishes like the roasted prawns with ratatouille and oregano, grilled chicken breast with roasted vegetables, or steak frites with a shallot sauce, plus a dessert to round things off.
Dhs105 (per person). Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Eugène Eugène, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, (04 379 8963).
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