What Can $100 Get in Dubai in 24 Hours?

We used a 24-hour layover in Dubai to explore the city on a $100 budget, staying in a hotel, eating shawarma, and traveling by bus and metro. We visited Dubai Mall, saw the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab, explored Jumeirah Beach and the old souk, and spent time smoking shisha and drinking tea by Dubai Creek. We finished the trip with a boat ride and an Uber to the airport, spending $98.56 in total.