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Life begins where WIFI is weak
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Going by Dubai Metro, Dubai, UAE © Patrik Lord Travel Blog Online

The ​Metro in Dubai is modern, efficient and clean

The Metro in Dubai is modern, efficient and clean. There are platforms doors on every platform and the trains are fully automated without drivers. The commuters use a NOL card which you top up with money or load with tickets valid for certain periods. If you pay extra first class is available.

Often crowded

We used the Metro whenever it was possible. However it was often crowded so don't expect to find seatings specially in the rush hour. But we never experienced any delays or disruptions. In the video I went by the Metro from Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station to Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa.​

Facts:

Number of stations: 53 (31 on red line, 20 on green line and 5 on branch line)
Operator: Keolis
Began operation: September 9, 2009
System length: 89.6 km (55.7 mi)
Owner: Roads & Transport Authority
Number of lines: 3
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Cheap Eating, Dinner with a view, Dubai, UAE © Patrik Lord Travel Blog Online

It's possible to find budget eating in Dubai, although this particular place wasn't that cheap...

Find the budget eats in Dubai

​Aside from what Dubai is mostly known for, luxury and expensive restaurants, it's not hard to find places which suites both the budget and your taste buds. Down below are six restaurants with affordable and delicious food with a variety from Filipino, Pakistani, Indian and Swedish dishes.

​Cheap Eats Dubai part 1 | Jabal Al Noor Cafeteria Satwa | Al Hudaiba | Dubai

​This evening we ate Mixed Noodles, Chicken Shawarma and Spring Rolls.

Cheap Eats Dubai part 2 | Filipino Night Market | 32 37th St - Deira | Dubai

Here we tried Isaw, grilled chicken intestines at the Filipino Night Market in Deira.

​Cheap Eats Dubai part 3 | Red Pepper Indian Restaurant | Abu Baker Al Siddique Rd | Dubai

​At this place we had Manchurian- and Garlic chicken at Red Pepper Restaurant in Muteena / Hor Al Anz.

​Cheap Eats Dubai part 4 | Pak Darbar Pakistani Restaurant, Dubai 29 st Al Muteena | Dubai

​This night we had Chatpati Handi Chicken for me and Chicken Tikka Biryani for Miss Zane. We ate it at our favourite restaurant in Al Muteena, The Pak Darbar Pakistani Restaurant.

​Cheap Eats Dubai part 5 | Boracay Island Filipino Restaurant | 48 19 B St - Deira | Dubai

​At the Boracay Island Restaurant we got vibes from the Philippines. We ordered Kangkong with bagoong, Sizzling Squid Gambas and Lumpiang Shanghai. All true Filipino classics. Did we like it? Well watch and see!

​She tries Swedish Meatballs for the first time | At IKEA | Dubai

​Swedish Meatballs is a typically classic Swedish specialty. Wherever there is an IKEA store nearby you eat it there. Here we were in Dubai at Expo2020 where the Swedish pavilion had Café by IKEA. Will she like it?