When it comes to attractions, you have a lot of variety. Polo matches run from spring through fall and cost as little as US$15 a game to watch. Double Dolphin Cruises offers various sailing tours, such as whale watching and sunset cruises, starting at US$35. If you prefer to stay grounded, Cal Coast Adventures offers bike tours starting at US$75 per person.
For cheap eats, you’ll want to head straight to a taqueria — such as Rudy’s, Mony’s, or La Super-Rica — where you can get a meal for US$10 to $16. Note that the meals could easily feed two people with some of the portion sizes. Over in the Funk Zone, you’ll find many wine tasting rooms, where tastings start at US$20. If you’re looking to splurge, consider Convivo. This local Italian restaurant serves some of the best seafood on the west coast.
You can enjoy the city at a low cost when it comes to attractions. Al Fahidi is the historical district of Dubai, where many older buildings have been converted into art galleries, museums, and coffee shops. While in the area, take an Abra water boat ride across the creek to enjoy the views; it’ll cost you less than $1. Marina dinner cruises give you an up-close look at Dubai’s architecture and will only set you back about $45. A daytime cruise without a meal is about half the price.
Although Genie+ — a Disney app that helps you plan your itinerary — costs US$15 per person, it allows you to book the first Lightning Lane available at 40+ attractions. The Lighting Lane will allow you to bypass the standby line, saving you a ton of time. Some of the most popular rides have an additional charge for a reservation in the Lightning Lane, but it might be worth it if you have limited time. There is a free version of Disney Genie, but it doesn’t allow you to reserve any rides.