About CodeScot

Why CodeScot exists

I first visited Dubai in 2020 and made every mistake a first-time visitor can make: I overpaid for a hotel, took taxis everywhere, and ate at tourist restaurants that charged three times the local price. A few years later I moved here, and I started writing down everything I wished someone had told me before I landed.

CodeScot is where I share those tips. Budget hotels that are actually clean and well-located, cheap food that tastes like home, how the Metro works, which rules to take seriously, and the free things worth your time. Every price and detail comes from real experience, not a press trip or a sponsored stay.

What you will find here

Practical guides on getting around Dubai, finding affordable places to stay and eat, and enjoying the city without overspending. The focus is on real, checked information: prices, locations, and the small details that save you time and money.

Who this is for

Anyone visiting Dubai for the first time, especially travellers from Pakistan, South Asia, and the wider Middle East who want honest recommendations from someone who knows the city. If you want to enjoy Dubai without blowing your budget, this site is for you.